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How do you clean/restore your vintage drums
Agree with microswitch 100%! Turtle Wax Chrome and Rust Remover is also a good product. Carnauba wax is a great last touch. NO STEEL WOOL....
9 years agoVintage Star - Craigslist Restoration Project
Amazing! The hardware looks identical to my Supremes and Tempos except my bass drums are twenty-two inchers. I would estimate late sixties stencils of...
9 years agoWhat's Worse Than Having a Gig Cancelled
Yep, I would gladly give everything away if I could bring back my best friend. He was with me when I was a kid just starting to play. He played guitar...
9 years agoAnother Star!
It was a good practice last night but, this old Star did not compare with my late 70's Supra. It sounded good but, not like I'd hoped. The response wa...
9 years agoAnother Star!
Thanks, guys. I don't even own a digital camera. I can't post pictures but, maybe it's time I learned. Years ago, my sister who is computer literate s...
9 years agoAnother Star!
I think I'm just about finished restoring this drum. Everything has been taken apart, rust has been removed from washers and a couple of lugs. A few s...
9 years agoClub Dates Get Rock Show Initiation
Doesn't get any better! Congrats! Brian
9 years agoAnother Star!
The snare arrived a couple of hours ago and it's a beauty! I've already begun to take it apart. The chrome is excellent and the hardware almost mint...
9 years agoAnother Star!
Thanks, Neo! I'm checking the tracking a few times a day. I'm really looking forward to trying out this snare. I'll let you know how it goes....
9 years agoEastern New York drums?
Sure looks like a Star to me too even though I've never heard of the name! Amazing find! Brian
9 years agoAnother Star!
Thanks for responding, alot2008. I think I was very lucky to acquire this snare. It is COS with eight lugs. The seller assured me the chrome is in exc...
9 years agoFixed up a Vintage 60's MIJ Kit
Beautiful job! With the right heads and tuning, these old MIJ's sound pretty darned good! Nice going! Brian
9 years agoJohn Bonham in "Son of Dracula" 1974 Cameo - Rare
Amazing! Thanks for posting! Brian
9 years agoStripping Paint
Looking good, Jay! Cool wrap! Brian
9 years agoAnother Star!
Today I picked up another round badge Star snare. I have several others including two marchers but, this is my only 14 by 6 1/2 inch snare. It should...
9 years ago