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wanted Star parts
Ok, so now I feel really stupid but elated at the same time. Just inventoried my parts and I just discovered that I indeed do have the entire cymbal a...
8 years agowanted Star parts
That cymbal arm you need to finish off your restoration just so happens to be the most rare and elusive parts on all of vintage MIJ. Hi DrummerJohn3...
8 years agoMIJ Star restoration
Many thanks to Salty1322 ! You're the best...well, one of them. ;) Moving along .... -Doug
8 years agowanted Star parts
*update* Hi all ... this thread is suddenly rapidly coming very close to shutting down. Thanks to many friends and vintage forum members I have almo...
8 years agonot a drum, but is vintage, and percussion...
Those are great instruments! Hope you really enjoy it. How much does the tuning run you? -Doug
8 years agoThe cost of restoring our vintage drums!
I remember the thought I had over 4 years ago when I bought my Star kit. "My gosh, it's so cheap!!" But, several shipments of lugs, rods, badges, cym...
8 years agoMIJ Star restoration
Will do Sean. I'm on the edge of my seat! -Doug
8 years agoMIJ Star restoration
Hey Brian - Yes! Red Satin Flame. $93 bux a sheet at Precision. I'll not be rewrapping at this time but it's nice to know it's out there. If I did...
8 years agoMIJ Star restoration
The 924 lug casings are in decent shape and have shined up nicely. Several of these were missing and were procured from members here - thanks again yo...
8 years agoMIJ Star restoration
Hello folks, I've been at this kit for awhile. I bought the drums online in 2013 and started gathering the needed parts almost immediately. Then lif...
8 years agoHelp with buying
If buying online ask for as many pictures from as many angles as possible. Ask for pictures of the inside of drums. Ask for pictures of bearing edge...
8 years ago65 Ludwig bass and orphan project advice
WOW! They look fantastic and that is very fast work. Did you do the rewrap yourself? So, how do they sound? -Doug
8 years agoJack White
Ya gotta have a lot of real estate for a setup like that. I played some places where I'd need to leave most of it in the car. It does make a ton of...
8 years agoA Gretsch 'Wizard of Oz Kit'
All this talk of retirement and new drums... it must be the golden years. Welcome back! Those are just gorgeous! -Doug
8 years agoRogers Holiday Pink Champagne Sparkle
You sure do a great job of presenting your kits. Nice site, gorgeous photos. Great job! -Doug
8 years ago