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Ludwid supersensitive+Slingerland Marching drums
I did it to a badly pitted supra. See photo. You can't tell the difference between the [polished] aluminum and chrome plating. The drum came out looki...
13 years ago50's Gretsch Round Badge Restoration
Thank you, sir! Precision has some Merlot wrap in! I'll have my piece shortly and I'll be able to finish up the RB kit. Looking forward... John
13 years agoCamco
From Agopsalott...
13 years agoLudwid supersensitive+Slingerland Marching drums
> I think I would part it out. If that drum can be had for cheap, I'd invest another $100. into it, take it to a local plater and have them strip the...
13 years agoVistalite advise needed!
Leave the drum as-is, give a good description in your for sale ad and let the new owner take it apart and detail it. The fact that it may be a little...
13 years agoCamco
> The 'human waste' described is what you find when the city sewers back up Just hurled my lunch into my lap. Thank you. Toilet > I sold the drum...
13 years agoLate 40's WFL Restoration Project
BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING! Storm Trooper I have looked in on your resto, you're doing great. Don't take lack of written responses personally. If I (and...
13 years ago60's Ludwig Suprise
Now that was an incredible score! The tom you worked on looks primo. John
13 years agoHelp, Which brand is this vintage drumkit.
"verflak" = "varnish." A simple way to I.D. the drums would be check the grain. If it's vertical; MIJ, if it runs around, probably a European made it...
13 years agoRound Badge Gretsch Bass Drum Lug Question
Somewhere in the $700. range would be a great deal for those two. John
13 years agoLudwid supersensitive+Slingerland Marching drums
A photo would help... John
13 years ago50's Gretsch Round Badge Restoration
Anrea at Precision is supposed to call me when it comes in. It's a standing order. When the wrap comes in, they'll ship my f.t. piece. Hopefully soon....
13 years agoPremier Resonator Drum Kit‏
Hi Adam, a Premier resonator kit in excellent condition can fetch up to $1000./$1200. The photo you posted is thumbnail size so it's hard to determi...
13 years agoLudwig Standards?
> You have landed in a rich community here. I hope he posts photos of the drums after clean-up. What a great score. John
13 years agoTension Rods not straight?
It's called 'tension rod splay.' No harm to drum or tuning. If it bothers you visually/aesthetically, adding a set of gaskets under the lugs will 'usu...
13 years ago