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Paint Removal
OldSchool- The drum was probably painted to hide pitting. If you want to turn it into a keeper, send it to a plating shop to be stripped and polished....
13 years agoPsychadelic Red Ludwig kit
Nice! John
13 years agoEarly 70's Ludwig B/O Rock Kit -Must See!
Some photos of the interiors, close-ups of the badges on the toms, and photos of the bass seam and the dinger in the wrap. John
13 years agoHonest oppinion needed please
Here's an illustration to help you see the difference between the two edge profiles. It makes it easy to see the difference in degree of contact betwe...
13 years agoHonest oppinion needed please
> is that all ther is to it? Yep! A 45 degree edge has a smaller area/point of contact with the head because of the sharp angle. It'll transmit more...
13 years agoBlaemire Kit. Karen Carpenter
Oooh, more Blaemire talk! Excited John
13 years agoHonest oppinion needed please
A good way to think about it is; 45 degree inside cut bearing edges = Modern drum sound. Clear, loud, projects well. With 'clarity' of tone being a ma...
13 years agoHonest oppinion needed please
Jeff, what you did is fine. I have done the same thing to the interiors of some mahogany shells. I sealed my shells with multiple coats of Tung Oil fo...
13 years agoNeed Ludwig 5/16" disappearing spurs
Supro - In case you can't find a nice pair, you can just buy 5/16" stainless steel bar/rod stock. They will cut it to length for you. Shouldn't be mor...
13 years agoRogers Cleveland Tower
Yeah baby, That's what I'm talkin' about! Beautiful, classy drum. I'm a sucker for natural wood finishes... John
13 years agoNeed help with oaklawn camco parts
I bought an Oaklawn Camco snare shell on fleabay and added all DW lugs and strainer/butt plate. I had to slightly elongate one of the holes to accommo...
13 years agoRogers Champagne flat grey 4pc
Gary, I have a kit that is currently up for sale, I gotta sell one before I can buy one. Let's see what happens and when. I may take you up on it! Br...
13 years agoRogers Champagne flat grey 4pc
That is one very sweet set of drums! Best of luck with your sale. I suspect that this kit isn't going to take long to sell. Yes Sir John
13 years agoHayman Drum kit
From Pembo93...
13 years agoNeed help with oaklawn camco parts
I have a set of 8 Camco bass drum claws in A-1 excellent condition. I'm not currently using them. Make me an offer I can't refuse! Yes Sir Please,...
13 years ago