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The Cadi Green 3ply Gretsch shells R coming together
The shells already look fantastic, Gary! We can't wait to see the final results. :)
12 years ago50's Gretsch Round Badge Restoration
Like so many other folks on this forum, I've been waiting patiently for your kit to be completed. They're absolutely gorgeous! I think my next re-wr...
12 years agoI'm about ready to try my first wrap job...any suggestions?
From Kona...
13 years agoGretsch Bop Kick vs. All the Rest?
Great post, Bill! Cool Dude From mlvibes...
13 years agoPearl 80' - 83' Fiberglass kit $ hints
Quite a few artists played on Pearl fiberglass drums during the 70's. Steve Gadd made so many of his classic recordings using a kit made up of Pearl...
13 years agoThe Cadi Green kit is coming along....slow - but I've changed direction
What Gary actually said was "The 22" bass drum is nice but I had to put a new piece of ply inside. The orignal was pulled away when the original wrap...
13 years agoCurrent value for Gretsch Roundbadge progressive jazz sizes
I sent a note to Steve Maxwell this past week asking about the current prices of Round Badge drums (since the last update on his website was from 7/09...
13 years ago1959 Gretsch Restoration Project
The shells look AMAZING! Thanks for the new pictures and keep all of us here on VDF up-to-date with your project.
13 years agoBest solvent for old grease?
That is one gorgeous vintage Speed King. Beautiful job! From johnl...
13 years ago'58 Ludwig Project Update
What a gorgeous set of drums. Great job!
13 years agoMy First Restoration: Mid-Late 70’s Slingerland WMP
BEAUTIFUL job, Mike! I really LOVE before and after restoration photos, don't you? Cool Dude
13 years agoGretsch Cadillac Green snare on eBay...
And I thought your new Lang Percussion Gladstone drum was going to be the last snare you'd ever buy. LoLoLoLo Happy bidding if you go for it, Gary!...
13 years ago1959 Gretsch Restoration Project
I can't wait to see the completed restoration project. To me, this is the very best part about VDF - checking out the before and after pictures of ev...
13 years agoGretsch Round Badge--stripped naked and ready to play
Beautiful job! I'll bet those drums really "sing" now. The great thing is that you'll never have to deal with tight fitting heads on those old Round...
13 years agoGretsch Round Badge Restoration/Refinishing Project [2011]
Local drum guru, Noel Okimoto, giving my Round Badge kit a "test drive." Cool Dude [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM4k-u2K2S0&list=UUyxVdA70ETb7...
13 years ago