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What is the definition of a real drum builder as opposed to a Drum assembler?
Vintagemore, I agree. Restoration takes patience, skill and elbow grease to come up with a good end result. Nice work latz! Is that Zebrawood? Cocobo...
13 years agoQuestion about M.I.J. 60's snare drums
Hi Mikey, Can't wait to see this drum. You can send the photos here if you want. [email]chaplainkjs@gmail.com[/email] -kellyj
13 years agoMadonna's Drum Line? Guess Who?
Fact is there are no more great "American" marching snares or bass drums. Ludwig still markets a marching line but made in China. Most drum corps and...
13 years ago1957 Buddy Rich Super Classic
Vintagemore, Thanks for the pic. Can we see the rest of your drum top-side? Tommy P, Wow! Is that nice...You're the WMP man. Well, so was Buddy for t...
13 years agoMadonna's Drum Line? Guess Who?
Skiballs, Who did you march with? I us. I usually go to the DCI finals every year in Indy. Great show case of rudimental drumming. Vic Firth is well...
13 years agoWhat is the definition of a real drum builder as opposed to a Drum assembler?
Vintagemore, You sure got us all thinking and stating opinions...Thanks for the fun, mental exercise...LoLoLoLo Most of us on here are what could be...
13 years agoWhat is the definition of a real drum builder as opposed to a Drum assembler?
So a house "assembler" assembles one by taking a bunch of already sawn trees, ready made wire and piping, siding, pre-fab windows and "assembles" a ho...
13 years ago1957 Buddy Rich Super Classic
Thanks Tommy and Vintagemore! Those look like Puresound replica snares? I was wondering too if you gave the Mahogany any kind of oil treatment or wh...
13 years ago1957 Buddy Rich Super Classic
Tommy, Thanks for the clarification. Could you also post a pic of the extended wires or just a shot of the underside of the drum? Many thanks! -kel...
13 years agoTung Oil Treatment or Not?
Vibes, Maybe I should back up on the Buddy Rich snare and give it a couple of coats of oil. You're probably right...
13 years agoWhat is the definition of a real drum builder as opposed to a Drum assembler?
Vintagemore, Wow! Nice work on that "Ludwig" snare! Like you I remain a vintage drum lover. I have dabbled though in a few custom builds and I hop...
13 years agoTung Oil Treatment or Not?
Dave, I treated a new cheapo Mapex entry level kit (Basswood) with Tung oil and it really improved sonically. It was warm to begin with but the treat...
13 years ago1957 Buddy Rich Super Classic
Just finished the resto work on this lovely WFL CLassic snare. 3-ply Mahogany-Poplar-Mahogany, Classic strainer, COB hoops, WMP. Jump For Joy sounds w...
13 years agoTung Oil Treatment or Not?
Interesting test you did Dave. Tung oil is probably better as a sealer. I did not use it on this snare. Just could not do it... I just finished the...
13 years agolate 50's George Way Bass Drum
The fruits of your labour are showing nice!
13 years ago