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'70's Yamaha YD-265 catalog scan?
I came across this photo here on VDF. I had this same kit, but in what I remember as a mirror finish...
9 years ago'70's Yamaha YD-265 catalog scan?
I'm trying to find catalog scan(s) of an early-mid '70's Yamaha YD-265(?) drum set. I've seen it posted here before, but can't seem to locate it agai...
9 years agoWTB: 60's 16" Gretsch Round Badge Floor Tom
Looking for a 60's 6-ply 16" Round Badge Floor Tom for a re-wrap project. I would prefer a drum that has been previously re-wrapped or with wrap in l...
9 years agoVintage 60's Gretsch Round Badge 16" x 16" floor tom - $299 +ship
Thank you. Happy Holidays to you and yours!
9 years agoVintage 60's Gretsch Round Badge 16" x 16" floor tom - $299 +ship
Roundbadgedude, Do you still have this drum for sale? Just checking. Thanks! Ira
9 years agoGretsch re-wrap
I also had 1/2" of wrap removed from a factory Round Badge snare drum by Jack Lawton. So much easier to deal with and no more prying off heads.
9 years agoGretsch re-wrap
Just giving you my two cents here. As Kona suggested, I also highly recommend leaving 1/2" of wrap off both sides of the shell. It's going to be a p...
9 years agoKentville Drums
Any of you out there had any restoration done by Steele Turkington at Kentvillle Drums in Australia? All I can say is the work that they do is second...
9 years agoEarly 60's Gretsch Problem - AAARGH
If not the Aquarian American Vintage heads, try the Evans Level 360 series. They should both fit, especially with the trimmed wrap. [ame]http://yout...
9 years agoNOS Pair of Cappella Mel Lewis Model drumsticks
For the record, Chris Bennett of Bopworks wrote to me and stated that: "Unfortunately, Gretsch sticks (actually made by Cappella) differed immensely...
9 years agoNOS Pair of Cappella Mel Lewis Model drumsticks
Yes, the Cappella stick is a bit longer. Pictured from left to right are the Gretsch 7A Mel Lewis Model, Cappella Mel Lewis Model and Bopworks 7D Me...
9 years agoNOS Pair of Cappella Mel Lewis Model drumsticks
I'm looking into duplicating these sticks and need a clean, unused pair to send to the factory. Much thanks!
10 years agoRestoring White Lacquer Finish
Also, what do you guys think about that Pearl badge? Should I use something to take off the old clear coat, clean it up and re-seal it again?
10 years agoRestoring White Lacquer Finish
Thanks for the heads-up on Goo Gone, guys. It took off all the tape residue without affecting the lacquer finish. I'll use the warm water/dish soap/...
10 years agoRestoring White Lacquer Finish
I'm in the process of cleaning up an old Pearl Custom Classic snare drum for a local school Band program. It has a white lacquer finish (similar to t...
10 years ago