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Restoration:Sonor Tear Drop Drum Kit
Thanks for the tip. Fishing line seems gentle enough.
12 years agoRestoration:Sonor Tear Drop Drum Kit
@Holliwood, how far are you in your restoration?
12 years agosonorfan says hello...(+pictures)
Very valuable info OddBall Thanks again! I see that I'm missing that inside support bracket as well.This is going to be a very challenging project. "S...
12 years agoRestoration:Sonor Tear Drop Drum Kit
What is the safest way to remove the badges & grommets.
12 years agosonorfan says hello...(+pictures)
Just wondering, what were the four screws for on the top of the bass drum? Decoration or did they have a purpose?
12 years agosonorfan says hello...(+pictures)
@ Sonorfan I like the wrap on the set but it is damaged in a few areas. I think from water. Was thinking of getting another wrap on the kit. I found t...
12 years agoRestoration:Sonor Tear Drop Drum Kit
Oh, I understand. I've never seen that badge before. "NICE"
12 years agoRestoration:Sonor Tear Drop Drum Kit
@OddBall, Here is a better picture of the badge on the Bass Drum. All of the other badges are the exact same.
12 years agoRestoration:Sonor Tear Drop Drum Kit
Yes I'll take a few more pics. Someone had put a a Rodgers tom mount on the bass drum. I took it off. Doesn't look like they drilled any additional ho...
12 years agoRestoration:Sonor Tear Drop Drum Kit
All of the badges are identical to the Bass Drum Badge. They are imprinted (slight indentation) but not deeply engraved. It has the numbers 711 stampe...
12 years agoRestoration:Sonor Tear Drop Drum Kit
Thanks for the much needed info you guys. I've already started polishing the lugs. I'm excited.
12 years agoRestoration:Sonor Tear Drop Drum Kit
A friend game me this drum kit. After reading and looking at several pics on this site, I believe it is a Sonor Tear Drop kit. It's in bad shape but I...
12 years agosonorfan says hello...(+pictures)
Your post and link has really help me a lot. I have a clear idea of what this kit is supposed to look like. What made you change the hoops on your kit...
12 years agoSonor Teardrop Drums
This is a picture of the Sonor Kit I have. I believe it's a Tear Drop. Don't know for sure. It has a Gloss Black Gold Flake finish. Really wish I coul...
12 years agoSonor 1964 Teardrop Drums
Beautiful Drum Kit. I have a one in black with the 5x14 Snare drum. It needs some restoration (any suggestions).
12 years ago