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Unique Rig
That looks like a fun rig!
12 years agoCymbal Crack/Repair questions
One thing to add (before drilling); to locate the end of the crack, you really need to use a scope. You cannot do it with the naked eye.
12 years agoSome wore-out drums!
Thanks for bumping this one, Purdie. A heartwarming story and beautiful resto. Nicely done, Makurtz.
12 years agoDissasemble a P-83
That certainly cleaned up nicely.
12 years agoDrouyn soundcheck
I love the looks of these drums, and they sound as nice as they look.
12 years agoRe-lathed from sewer covers to gems
Lathing isn't just taking weight off, but also manipulating the taper, depending on where along the cymbal you remove material. That can cause a big d...
12 years agoNylon washers for tension lugs
Because a key is a common and useful tool. You're a bit all over, and I'm sensing some attitude, so I'll just bow out of this one.
12 years agoNylon washers for tension lugs
Wait a minute....your ID is calfskin...you aren't using calfsk.....no, no, that can't be it ;)
12 years agoNylon washers for tension lugs
Sorry, can't speak to that issue; I haven't had those types of tuning problems. I have a set of Tempus drums (currently disassembled) and many Slingy...
12 years agoNylon washers for tension lugs
From calfskin...
12 years agoIs the 15 inch kick Drum legit? Signia Premier
Still nice, if not original. Someone's already done the work of converting it, and saved you a lot of work. I have a 15" slingy that I converted, and...
12 years agoSlingerland 4 pc. set F/S
From GreggG...
12 years agoNylon washers for tension lugs
I'm against nylon washers, but only theoretically. The same properties that cause an easy turn of the tension rod will also allow the rods to more eas...
12 years ago1959 Gretsch Restoration Project
They look good enough to eat :)
12 years agoConverting Rogers Rack Tom to Virgin?
It sounds like he's not aware there are no virgin Rogers toms (You may want to fill him in). He would be better off looking elsewhere.
12 years ago