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Star snare drum - MIJ - rubber grommet issue
Hello fellows - I recently acquired a Star "Made in Japan" snare that will complete my Star kit restore. I have disassembled the snare and have found...
8 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
WOW! This thread should be considered required reading in the VDF college Drum Restoration major. No prerequisite required. Incredible work and grea...
8 years agoWalberg & Auge kit on RI CL
Maybe his wife said, "you have too many drums. Before you buy any more you need to sell some" and this was his "attempt".
8 years agoVintage Premier !930's Dominion Ace Snare Drum..Under Renovation
Holy crap! I had no idea that each snare could be adjusted! Wow. Can't wait to hear this thing.
8 years agoNeed MIJ tension rods/claws
I can attest to seantdrums statement above. -Doug
8 years agoVintage Premier !930's Dominion Ace Snare Drum..Under Renovation
Great work. This drum is a great piece of craftsmanship. Pretty astounding really. It's giving me an appreciation for Premier.
8 years agoPaul and Ringo
I'm a huge Beatles fan and love Paul but ... the dyeing of the hair makes him look like Miss Marple. Enough Paulie!
8 years agoEvans vs. Remos
Thanks for that post SlingerLynn. I have never tried an Aquarian head either but I'm going to on my next snare change thanks to your post. I'm not che...
8 years agowanted : Kent snare lug (as pictured)
Many thanks to Vintage Drum Forum and member 1966bmx! Donnie came through for me and now I'm all set. So glad I found this place and all you fine fo...
8 years agoMIJ Star restoration
Ok, so .... bearing edges. I'm at that point. Both toms need to be done, thankfully the bass drum is in really great shape. I'm wanting to be vintage...
8 years agoEvans vs. Remos
I've always been a Remo guy. But I've gotten some used drums with used heads on them some of which were Evans. Sound and feel great. If money were no...
8 years agoPaint curing ...
Laundry room may be humid. Perhaps check how humid with a hygrometer. -doug
8 years agoNeed help! What size and where can I find these tension rods
Contact member seantdrums. He set me up with MIJ tension rods. -Doug
8 years agoVintage Premier !930's Dominion Ace Snare Drum..Under Renovation
Hi Sean, That is awesome. Ever get them apart and then can't figure how to get them back together? I kid. How much vinegar and for how long do you...
8 years agoluan - exterior finish
That green is fab - I love it! Nice job. Also love how there are drums all over in your photos. :D
8 years ago