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Problem with Vintage snare drum
All of the above! Adjust the strainer as Dave said, make sure the snares are centered on the bottom head and facing the right way and it should work...
8 years agore-seating an uneven calf skin head??
From DanCam...
8 years ago1929 Ludwig Standard Sensitive
That drum is a mechanical wonder and a thing of beauty to any drummer. Thanks for sharing... John
8 years agoHelp with buying
Wait a second... if I was in the market for a set of drums and Bun E offered me a couple of his kits to look at, the search would end right there for...
8 years agore-seating an uneven calf skin head??
10 to 15 minutes in hot water. The heads will go completely limp. Good time to clean them too! It's actually a little creepy, it feels like real livin...
8 years agoTook awhile, but finally!
The kit looks like a photo right out of the catalog, Nevin. :D John
8 years agoThe cost of restoring our vintage drums!
My brother, -most- of the kits I have restored have cost me more than they are worth in a re-sale. It's a labor of Love... we're not crazy, we just h...
8 years agoRestoring my Rogers 9/72
If those drums are still in-round, I don't see anything that can't be put right with some carpenter's glue and a couple of clamps. John
8 years agoA Gretsch 'Wizard of Oz Kit'
Good to see you back, bud. It's not the same place without the smell of fish in the air... John
8 years agoA Gretsch 'Wizard of Oz Kit'
That wrap is just drop-dead gorgeous! I don't blame you for breaking out the bone saw! ... and isn't retirement GREAT?! I've even started to 'wake an...
8 years agoSteve Maxwell Rail Mount
Have you contacted Maxwell to find out if they offer replacement parts? I would imagine you could buy one from them if it's a custom part. You'd have...
8 years agoPainting a drum head
So? How did she tune up and how does it sound??? John
8 years agoCleaning Vistalites
From Webmaster...
8 years agoCleaning Vistalites
Novus 2, & 1 & done. John
8 years agoSigh...the struggle is real...
Don't hate on yourself brother, I'm a sucker for project kits too! The trick is getting them done before you buy another one! :D Great little drum ki...
8 years ago