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Wow that is a slick set ! Nice.
13 years ago1948 Gretsch Broadkaster Snare...need suggestions and answers.
No Vinegar on the lugs. Just Cape Cod cloths and some polishing paste called MAAS. I did use vinegar on the lug bolts though and it worked very well....
13 years ago1948 Broadkater Snare Before, During and After Shot
Thanks for everyone's input on saving another vintage snare ! Especially Dolfan54 (Steve) who helped me get the strainer back in working order. Here a...
13 years ago1948 Gretsch Broadkaster Snare...need suggestions and answers.
Finally finished the project ! Big thank you to Steve (dolfan54) for getting me the help I needed to get the strainer working again. I hated to say go...
13 years ago1940 Slingy Radio King 7" x 14"
Nice one John ! Finding vintage drums in pristine condition is awesome but the restoration projects are a lot more fun to me. Nothing beats breathing...
13 years agoFinished Leedy Restoration Project !
These vanilla scented polishing cloths: http://www.capecodpolish.com/products/index.php?osCsid=05fa50cc9bc141c72266dfae8da21114
13 years agoFinished Leedy Restoration Project !
Soaked the strainer and rusted out parts in Dawn and then polished everything metal with Cape Cod Cloth's. Stripped the paint with a quick hit of Citr...
13 years agoLittle help on an old Leedy.
Followed All your tips Auto Pilot ! Thanks again for helping out.
13 years agoLittle help on an old Leedy.
Here is the end product ! Thanks for all your input. I really like how it turned out.
13 years agoFinished Leedy Restoration Project !
Finally wrapping up some projects I have been working on during the year. This one has been a long time coming. It's a 1940's Leedy Utility Snare that...
13 years agoLudwig 60's Jazz Fest Gold Sparkle in case on...
I could see 400.00. Especially with that low six digit serial number and what I think is a red felt muffler. Could be a 64 which people seem to get a...
13 years agoLudwig 60's Jazz Fest Gold Sparkle in case on...
Looks champagne sparkle to me.
13 years agoMy first engraved drum ! Now what ?
It was a non feebay auction. Didn't really get it cheap. Around 400.00 plus shipping to AZ. I thought the price was about right considering the condit...
13 years agoMy first engraved drum ! Now what ?
Thanks John. I got in contact with Mike when I first got the drum and he was finishing up a drum lesson. He seemed eager to give me some advice but I...
13 years agoMy first engraved drum ! Now what ?
Hey guys I scored my first engraved snare. It's a little lower on the food chain than most engraved drums but still really cool. It's an early Leedy B...
13 years ago