Posts
(CONT.) My first restoration project, Slingerland Bass with Super Classic Toms
From ARCHxANGEL...
9 years agoNickel Hardware
Thanks for the input guys. The reason I ask is because I have 2 different drums with nickel hardware and no date stamp,one a WFL ludwig marching snare...
9 years agoNickel Hardware
Thanks so much guys! So it's not really an indicator of age huh?
9 years ago(CONT.) My first restoration project, Slingerland Bass with Super Classic Toms
So after a few weeks of being preoccupied with school, I'm finally able to work on these babies again. Again, thanks so much for the support, advice,...
9 years agoNickel Hardware
I was wondering, why did they use it? I have 2 WFL toms with it, does that indicate how old they are or was it just an option back in the day? Anyone...
9 years ago(CONT.) My first restoration project, Slingerland Bass with Super Classic Toms
Thanks AxA. I unfortunately shouldn't spray because the temperature and humidity aren't ideal, from what I gather from research it will cause clouding...
9 years ago(CONT.) My first restoration project, Slingerland Bass with Super Classic Toms
Thanks for the tip. What type of lacquer works best?
9 years ago(CONT.) My first restoration project, Slingerland Bass with Super Classic Toms
Hey guys! Thanks for the ongoing support. It means a lot and it keeps me motivated to keep this project going! Today I sanded the shells from 220, to...
9 years agoGlitter glass finish question!
Another question as well, how much glass glitter do you need to coat a 3 piece drum set?
9 years agoGlitter glass finish question!
Hey guys! I have narrowed it down to a 40 grit german glass glitter. I want to do the lacquering route and I am brushing it on. My only problem is dec...
9 years ago(CONT.) My first restoration project, Slingerland Bass with Super Classic Toms
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/Fba2IBD.jpg[/IMG] Another problem was the holes in the shell where the old Ludwig rail mount used to attach to. Two extra hol...
9 years ago(CONT.) My first restoration project, Slingerland Bass with Super Classic Toms
Hey guys. For those of you who didn't know, I'm currently restoring a Slingerland 1968 Bass drum, a 13 x 9 Ludwig Super Classic tom and a 15 x 12 WFL...
9 years agoMy first restoration project: Slingerland Bass with Ludwig Super Classic Tom + Snare
From DownTownFarmer...
9 years agoGlitter glass finish question!
Thanks for the input. I don't think I want to risk doing something complicated like making a drum wrap. It looks like a really material intensive proj...
9 years agoMy first restoration project: Slingerland Bass with Ludwig Super Classic Tom + Snare
Thanks again :) Now I wonder, should I continue as planned with the clear glass polyurethane or use lacquer? I've never worked with it before but I re...
9 years ago