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Slingerland Super Sound King restoration project
GMB, in my searchings I have yet to find any parts for the Sound King snare. I scored a Sound King with that same complicated snare mechanism in New...
10 years agoAnd now for something completely different...
Beautiful job. I'm really liking the job you did on that bass drum head. I tried something similar on my kit and my lack of preparation resulted in le...
10 years agoRemove ink logos?
I head acetone works pretty well. My method has just been to clean the cymbal with Barkeeper's friend and a cheap, work scouring pad till the logo is...
10 years ago1929-32 LEEDY 5 x 14 GOLD SPARKLE/NOBBY GOLD BROADWAY DUAL (1st GENERATION)
Oooh baby that is one stunning machine. I love the intricacy of the throw mechanism and the mute. Thank you for sharing it with us.
10 years agoIf you are unsure how to properly set up a snare drum...
I'm tempted to buy it just to restore it to its former glory. Poor snare...
10 years agoATTN: St.Louis area guys,MASSIVE collection for sale!
Yeesus Kreesus... That is the kind of thing we see in our dreams. All that's missing is the harp music and bright ambient lighting.
10 years agoWhat will it fetch? ebay drum
US $1,691.66 Looks like my guess was way high. I did have fun watching the bidding though.
10 years agoQuestion regarding rechroming a Supra
I can vouch for the tediousness of the hand polishing. Made my fingers cramp up too. I think it'd only be worth trying on my own if I owned a buffing...
10 years agoQuestion regarding rechroming a Supra
D'oh :o! I suppose there is something to be said for reading the post first. Sorry about that, I get excitable when I see shiny vintage stuff.
10 years agoQuestion regarding rechroming a Supra
Purdie, can I ask what it ran you to get the shell polished? I scored a 60's Acro shell for a song and tried to polish it up myself with wet sanding....
10 years agoWhat will it fetch? ebay drum
Are we playing Price is Right? I'm going to go with $2250.51, I want to watch it during the last 5 minutes and watch those snipers drive that price up...
10 years agoRewrapping vintage Ludwig with Tolex ?
I once purchased a 400 Supraphonic from a pawnshop. Scored it for very cheap because it was wrapped in this Godawful black tolex. I'm sure it can be d...
10 years agoSlingerland & Ludwig concert re-wraps
WHooo!! First post. What size is that bass drum? Just something wonderful about a giant bass drum.
10 years ago