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fun snare project
Great idea with the badge. Great refinish, on top of the $$ for the drum (you dog - now don't you feel just the littlest bit guilty for paying so litt...
10 years agoGrommit install tool
Couldn't agree more. Ballpark $40 Best resto money you'll ever spend.
10 years ago1938-40 Slingerland Ray McKinley Model RK
Absolutely flawless, Mark! And what a great job matching the pearl inlay!! Giant smiles here. Thank you!!
10 years agoLudwig Super Swing
I think I can hear it from hear.....which is better, her look or her voice? :) Class all the way. I'd been seen in any club with her under (on) my ar...
10 years agoLudwig hardware 65 but shell 68?? Help identify!
Painted over the badge.....the man had no soul. Nice cleanup, and nice drum, Mike. Great score!
10 years agoThe Ludwig Book/rudiments
Amen and Amen! From the shelves of the music rooms of 1963 Although long since played, it is always on display in my music room, with found, angry mem...
10 years agoIrrational restorations
Worth every dime. Clapping Happy2
10 years agoRestored 1966 Ludwig Steel Timbales (Copper & Chrome)
Thanks again Cuco. I'm very happy that you say that. I never would have considered starting if it weren't for your advice. Thanks.
10 years agoRestored 1966 Ludwig Steel Timbales (Copper & Chrome)
I learned a ton, which is reward in itself (my first try at metal), but your post was what made it worth it. Thanks, John. Now what is recommended for...
10 years ago1966 Ludwig Copper Timbales restoration thread
Thanks, Wayne! I AM!
10 years ago70's era North with SYNARE
Bless your heart, you DO have a Synare! Very hip, yes sir. Diggin' what you had going here.
10 years ago1966 Ludwig Copper Timbales restoration thread
Thought some of you might enjoy the post I dropped over in the Resto forum. Not sure how to link to a thread tho....http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/sh...
10 years agoRestored 1966 Ludwig Steel Timbales (Copper & Chrome)
So then here's the final nickel finish and the end sum of the project. 1966 Ludwig 13" Copper and 14" Nickel Timbales (S/N 399501). All that remains...
10 years agoRestored 1966 Ludwig Steel Timbales (Copper & Chrome)
Hardware all came out great, with plenty of shine along with plenty of wear. Put the original badge back on with a new spacer (with mykentuckydrum's t...
10 years agoRestored 1966 Ludwig Steel Timbales (Copper & Chrome)
I originally set out to restore both to what remained of the copper plated surface, but my 17 yr old daughter convinced me to go 1 Copper and 1 Nickel...
10 years ago