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61' Ludwig Sky Blue Pearl (Pre-serial Keystone)
I think that was one of your prettiest drum sets. Vintagebarb got a very good deal on those.
6 years agoSt Louis Drum show, who is going?
Anyone here going to the 1st annual St Louis drum ambassadors show on Oct 20th?
6 years agoRestoring a PAINTED Ludwig Super Classic set
I think you will be blown away with the results! Great project, wish I had it.
6 years agoSlingerland shell repair
Longjohn, thanks so much, great to hear from you. Mark, thank you as well. Do the wires need to be 15"? And when you say 15" will they actually be 14...
6 years agoSlingerland shell repair
Almost done, just need to clean the rods and put on the heads. I purchased a Gibralter 3 point throw off, she looks good. Anyone have a recommendati...
6 years agoSlingerland shell repair
Not a great picture, gloomy day here in Illinois.
6 years agoSlingerland shell repair
I finished the drum last night.
6 years agoOld Pearl refurbishing pt1
Looks like you got a good start on the project, an oh ya welcome to VDF! Please keep us up to date, we love to watch projects like this.
6 years ago61' Ludwig Sky Blue Pearl (Pre-serial Keystone)
Yay! Glad to hear that John!
6 years agoLooking for Ludwig Thermogloss drums
I was looking face to face at a kit a few years ago at the Chicago drum show. They were pretty rough, very bad finish and the badges were toast. The g...
6 years agoRestoring a PAINTED Ludwig Super Classic set
Since its been proven to help restore WMP wraps ( remove the yellowing) then why not try some lacquer thinner to see if it will dissolve that paint.
6 years agoSlingerland shell repair
Thank you everyone, your too kind! Drum Doug, yes that was a very cool WFL kit that John sold but to be clear all I did was apply the veneer and fini...
6 years agoSlingerland shell repair
Thanks Glenn! Here is a pic of the inside. I stained the patch to match the existing mahogany. Also did new edges.
6 years agoSlingerland shell repair
Thank you Odball, I did get the veneer done late last night, it came out good. Earlier I took the shell to my sanding table and trued up/flattened th...
6 years agoRogers Red Onyx Drums
I would love to buy those, strip off that ugly wrap and make another KOA kit! So I have interest, just no money right now. Im sure they will sell loca...
6 years ago