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Tama Swingstar - Restoration Project
Thank You :) This snare has good construction quality considering being a low-medium range. I will consider use it on next live show, but my 14"x5" Su...
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
@Drummerjohn333 Thanks for the info. I already have a 14"x6-1/2" black badged Tama :) After a restoration like this it will be like new, because it is...
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
Fresh updates. All hardware is cleaned and polished. The snare is almost assembled but I did it by night and there wasn't decent light. I'll post more...
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
I used the vinegar to clean the hoops. The bottom hoop was bent but I fixed it. Check the results. [IMG]http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y341/joao...
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
@Creighton Thank you sir! This thread is a reward for all I learned - and still learn - here at VDF. I'm happy if this inspire someone. Cheers.
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
[IMG]http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y341/joaojanina/20160710_204947%20Small_zpstrfqdvot.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y341/...
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
The snare shell is already clean. My plan was put it another 24 hours in vinegar bath but due to my busy weekend it was two and half days! The chrome...
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
@longjohn Thank you. Glad you like it.
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
@davezedlee Right, but as you can see I enjoy what I'm doing and I like to always do the best I can. The details make a good looking kit (my opinion)....
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
After scrubbing [IMG]http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y341/joaojanina/20160707_225634%20Small_zpsdb4fgnqw.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1028.photobucket...
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
[IMG]http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y341/joaojanina/20160707_222555%20Small_zps1s5oe2xt.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y341/...
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
Ok. 24 hours have passed and it's time to check how the shell is. [IMG]http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y341/joaojanina/20160707_222212%20Small_zp...
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
Most of you use the Dawn bath method. I avoid using water in my restorations. Oxidation occurs due to oxigen that is present in the air, water, etc. T...
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
From davezedlee...
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
Ok... In the last days I've been thinking how I should clean the snare drum without scratching the chrome and without using chemicals. As you may know...
9 years ago