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Delaware Vintage Show
Viva la barba blanca! Long live the white beards! lol (Great shot, Mike. Nice to know I'm not the only 'mug' in the house! lol) And just so the rest...
13 years agoDelaware Vintage Show
Off to the show! Anybody else going? John
13 years ago18" Bass Drum Head Options
I wish I could help you out. I wouldn't even begin to guess which heads would sound best on a Blaemire shell. Jinx would be the best guy to put that q...
13 years agoLyon & Healy restore help needed
Bill, I use Tung oil with sanding in-between coats with 00-00 steel wool. After two or three coats, the finish looks deep and very glossy. The tung oi...
13 years agoDelaware Vintage Show
Well, I'm definitely going! Hope to see some of you guys there. John
13 years agoLyon & Healy restore help needed
Bill - you might want to go with a citrus based stripper as opposed to a solvent based one. Citistrip should be safe for the wood and the inlays. Don'...
13 years agoLudwig snare with claw lugs
Welcome to VDF... http://www.drumfactorydirect.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_7_69&products_id=2451 John
13 years ago50's Gretsch Round Badge Restoration
Glenn - That's the -original- head that came with the drum when it was first made. The original logo couldn't be saved when I cleaned it, but I made a...
13 years agoDelaware Vintage Show
From CT Pro Percussion...
13 years ago50's Gretsch Round Badge Restoration
I think so too, Blair. Real pleased with how this one is coming out. Bill - Yes, hold on to the tom lugs! If there are any funky ones on the floor to...
13 years ago50's Gretsch Round Badge Restoration
Here are some shots of where I am with the bass drum. It's finished except for a batter head which I hope to add by Monday. The hardware on the bass d...
13 years agoDelaware Vintage Show
There are a couple of regulars who have large/excellent cymbal offerings. You'll have plenty to choose from and because it's a small, intimate show, y...
13 years ago50's Gretsch Round Badge Restoration
Thank You, Bill! Clapping Happy2Clapping Happy2Clapping Happy2 Man, I am so looking forward to adding the floor tom to the kit. It couldn't be more p...
13 years ago'58 Ludwig Project Update
> You should definitely get some of those feet. Isn't it crazy how something as stupid as air-cushioned rubber feet can make such a huge difference i...
13 years agoChick Webb
>I also didn't intend to change the post but I couldn't help myself. I'm glad you did. Nothing wrong with providing the younger players that read the...
13 years ago