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Nickel vs. Chrome hardware Last viewed: 10 seconds ago

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From FFR428

Mark, thanks for that info. The 20" RK floor tom shell I'm working on has "Chxxxx" written in script with pencil with 16"x20" underneath. For the life of me I couldn't read what it said. Mahogany interior and pencil hard to see. It had a lug hole drilled through the word also making it a puzzle. LOL must be "Chrome" that would make sense.

My pleasure! The factory workers wrote all sorts of things inside the Slingerland shells. Mainly to instruct other workers what type of hardware to install. Really adds a personal touch.

Posted on 11 years ago
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I vote for chrome....don't have the time to keep nickel looking like chrome.

Posted on 11 years ago
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So I guess that "softer" nickel look that I love so much is just because it is dirty and unpolished.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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From drewdrum1

So I guess that "softer" nickel look that I love so much is just because it is dirty and unpolished.

Yeah I don't always prefer chrome on everything. An example someone gave earlier re: guitars. Like the tailpiece on a Les Paul. I've seen chrome ones and they just scream reproduction. The nickel ones somehow just seem more "vintage" and authentic. Although I am not even sure they are all nickel. But mine is and I prefer it that way.

But on a jazz fest They always seem more.... festive.. with chrome... lol

[IMG]http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=57949&stc=1&d=1369979281[/IMG]

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Posted on 11 years ago
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I love the look of old nickel, it's mellow and subtle, chrome can be a bit brash for me

Posted on 11 years ago
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Personally, I think that nickel, when it is in really nice shape is spectacular and ultimately adds to the value of a drum. That being said it's fairly rare to find nickel in really nice shape. If its cloudy or oxidized it detracts from the value. I just got one of my Top Hat sets back from Jack Lawton. He did an amazing job of restoring the shine and luster to all of the nickel hardware. I don't know what he does but he sure does it well!! Here's a pic of the bass drum all taken apart. I'll post more once I put it all back together.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Well I finally got around to switching out the nickel hardware for all the chrome parts I had. I also had a Standard with chrome hoops so I used those and the tension Rods to complete the picture until I can source correct chrome hoops for the snare. I SHOULD have taken a before picture but I can attest that it goes with the rest of the kit MUCH better now. I am thrilled. It seems to even sound better, I guess much like a recently washed car seems to run better..lol

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Looks great!! Far less work to keep chrome bright. Needs attention every 25 years or so. Nickel every 25 days :-)

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 11 years ago
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