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Tama Swingstar - Restoration Project
Today I removed the newspaper from the shells. For my surprise the black paint residues drained to the inside trough the lug holes. It was my fault, I...
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
Thank You! Sure, I'll keep you updated. Cheers
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
Thanks Drummerjohn333 for your comments. I read them all. I'll keep them in mind. Cheers.
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
Hello Creighton. Thanks for your advice. Actualy I'm afraid of reworking the bearing edges. Some folks did it, but I prefer just sanding them lightly,...
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
I'll post photos later so you can see the edges. Thanks
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
Hi. Yesterday I went check the bearing edges of the tom shells. I put them on a flat surface (marble) and applied some force with hands, on oposite si...
9 years agoAmat bass drum - Made in Italy
I came across this bass drum. Let me share it with you [IMG]http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y341/joaojanina/Mobile%20Uploads/Amat-800x450_zps3by5...
9 years agoMysterious old bass drum
Today I found this bass drum for sale. I thought you may like to take a look. [IMG]http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y341/joaojanina/Mobile%20Uploa...
9 years agoCan you identify this cymbals?
Hello. I saw a pair of hi-hats and a ride cymbal for sale but can't recognize them. The seller says they are old and measure 13" and 20". The hammerin...
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
The replacement tension rods were cleaned too. [IMG]http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y341/joaojanina/20160502_222800_800_450_zpswnh2orda.jpg[/IMG]...
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
After [IMG]http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y341/joaojanina/01_zpsevvwrs5n.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y341/joaojanina/02_...
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
Today I finished the Tom holder. Before [IMG]http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y341/joaojanina/before01_zpsf80s5b65.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1028.p...
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
After [IMG]http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y341/joaojanina/05_800_450_zpsxrsc0cx4.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y341/joaoja...
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
Today I cleaned the air vents (grommets). I leave the badges alone because the clear coat washes away very easily and the ink becomes susceptible. Be...
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
What if I grab a permanent blue marker, since should be dificult/impossible to find in purple or some color similar to this finish, and I paint the wh...
9 years ago