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Can you identify this Sonor set?
I just picked up an early 60's Teardrop kit (3 ply with re-rings), played 'em at rehearsal last night and am LOVING them.... I'm doing some reading up...
12 years agoYour opinion is needed: 50's WFL Snare
Speaking of wrapping this with period correct WMP, check this from Precision Drums. Which of these wraps best matches your drum Tommy? I'd think eithe...
14 years agoYour opinion is needed: 50's WFL Snare
This is is most certainly a rewrap. This first pic shows the original 'wrap into ply', and the second shows the original wrap under the second layer....
14 years agoFinish a natural Gretsch tom in rosewood...
Hahaha! Cheers guys.
14 years agoYour opinion is needed: 50's WFL Snare
Thanks so much for all the detail guys, I appreciate as much history as I can get my hands on. Superbe!
14 years agoYour opinion is needed: 50's WFL Snare
Hi All, Can you guys tell me exactly what model this WFL snare is? I got it a few years ago and think it's a late 50's Symphonic but the badge kinda...
14 years agoFinish a natural Gretsch tom in rosewood...
So, after a lot of consideration, I decided to work with a pro to match the lacquer and finish. I can rewrap with the best of them but came to realize...
14 years agoBroken bolt in an 80's Gretsch lug...
Hahaha! Great advice all. Thanks again for taking the time to respond.
14 years agoMy Snare drum collection
I showed your beauties to my gal and the first thing she said was "Is he single?" Hahaha!
14 years agoSlingerland 1968 Blue Agate Clean Up
Those are gorgeous man!
14 years agoBroken bolt in an 80's Gretsch lug...
Thanks for your input everyone!
14 years agoBroken bolt in an 80's Gretsch lug...
Hi All, I spent much of my Christmas break tearing down an 80's Gretsch kit that was dirty and in need of a good clean. I polished the shells, took a...
14 years agoFinish a natural Gretsch tom in rosewood...
Thanks for all details Oddball, great advice man and I appreciate you taking the time to write that post. The natural drum is en route and I'm going t...
14 years agoFinish a natural Gretsch tom in rosewood...
Thank you boys, I'm still listening...
14 years agoFinish a natural Gretsch tom in rosewood...
Guess I'll take one of the rosewood drums into a custom furniture maker and have some stain mixed to try to get as close to a match as possible. Has n...
14 years ago