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Slingy Student RK (?) with a lot of quirks...Part 4
The hoops and hooks... The hoops are solid brass. I took them to a local plating place and had them look them over. They said they show no indications...
11 years agoWhen My 1967 Rogers Set Was Brand New
That is a fantastic story really fully expressed in a moment. Would to have loved to been talking to your Dad in the car on the drive home to your hou...
11 years agoSlingy Student RK (?) with a lot of quirks...Part 3
The throw should be a 967A nickel, and I think it is, but from behind it just looks a little off for 1955-57, or maybe it's me being ****-eyed. I don...
11 years agoSlingy Student RK (?) with a lot of quirks...Part 2
The finish has some light clouding, I'm guessing from either sun or water exposure. The nickel Dodd muffler and interior lug hardware look legit, but...
11 years agoSlingy Student RK (?) with a lot of quirks...
I have a lot of pictures to illustrate 'em and a lot of detail questions as I start, with a LOT of help, to figure out what's original, what's replace...
11 years agoPre serial COB Ludwig super 400
Simply put....Holy Crap. I haven't seen that much chrome in one place since Sturgis '74. Absolutely love it - you are very proud, I'm sure!
11 years ago1950-'53 Radio King Hollywood Ace
Thanks again for the tension rods, vintagemore2000! Yours are number 7, 12 and 14 :) They said to say hi, and that I better take as good care of them...
11 years agoCalf skin heads help
This sounds like the ideal job for one of my heroes.....rubber tape. I've used this to wrap cores of vibes mallets for years and you can't beat it. L...
11 years agoRound Badge Score
That satin swirl wrap is gorgeous. One of my all time favorites. I'd love to see it with 3 coats of carnauba wax and some stage lights! Way to go!!
11 years ago1950-'53 Radio King Hollywood Ace
Bought this in 1983 as a wrapped shell with lugs, rims and muffler. After 30 years in a bubble-wrapped box, with this forums's help, it has been broug...
11 years agoFinally complete! 1950-'53 Radio King 7X14 Hollywood Ace
I WAS referring to the drum. I've always referred to it as "She", in part I guess because, like a good woman, she's stuck with me through thick and t...
11 years agoFinally complete! 1950-'53 Radio King 7X14 Hollywood Ace
You know, after 8 months of working on her, the nervous factor is second only to waiting the birth of my daughter :rolleyes: This is my first restorat...
11 years agoAnother project in the works
I love watching your projects as they evolve - can't wait to see this one. Big project, man. They're gonna look great!
11 years ago"Rose Pearl" Slingerland Artist model
She's a head turner, that's for sure! Absolutely beautiful, Mark.
11 years agoI Finally Found the Snare I was Looking For - 1941 WMP 8x14 Ludwig & Ludwig "Super"
There IS a Santa Clause!! Thank the Lord for forgotten backs of closets. Way to go!! After dating this beauty a short while, you'll forget all about t...
11 years ago