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Vintage Drummer Kelly
With classic strainer, I think it was a question of economy for 'ol Bill Ludwig. There is close to three times the metal in the Classic strainer than...
16 years agoWFL 6.5 X 15 Snare project
Picked this up at a sale the other day. It's one ugly drum with a potentially great future as a looker/player. The thick white paint is flaking of the...
16 years agoGretsch Round Badge Project...Need Advice.
Thanks, yep, I hope to keep it for my own kit. I was wondering if when attaching a new wrap, I should use tape or not? Also, what are best choices f...
16 years agoVintage Drummer Kelly
Hi Jaye, Great question on the classic strainer. When restoring the WFL with "Classic Strainer" I didn't feel like shelling out rhe $$ for a pure sou...
16 years agoGretsch Round Badge Project...Need Advice.
Hi Everyone, Just picked up a Gretsch round badge kit in 20, 16 and 13. Still had original Broadkaster heads on the toms! The finish looks like it ha...
16 years agoVintage Drummer Kelly
Hi Jaye and all! Here are a couple of some vintage snares I've enjoyed restoring. Early 50's WFL 6.5X14 natural maple, nickel hardware, classic strai...
16 years agoto refinish....or not to refinish
Hi, Good thread! I'm faced with the same issue except with a 60's Gretsch kit. I think I will go the high bond tape route. Where do you find this kina...
16 years agoVintage Drummer Kelly
Hi Everyone, Been drumming for 38 years now, started in Drum Corps and played snare for a number of years. I have been into vintage Ludwig and Gretsc...
16 years ago