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Updated CL ad in New York
Thats Ludwig standard isnt bad for $500. I just dont like Ludwigs.
12 years agoMy 1956 Sonor Melodie Set (catalog pic)
Hi Chris. Actually my Sonor 1956 set is in storage . But when I pull it out to start the restore I will post pics.
12 years ago64 Roger's Are about to be wrapped (thoughts).?
Excellent Results. I think you will be happy with these drums forever...who wouldnt be?
12 years agoMy 1956 Sonor Melodie Set (catalog pic)
Here is the 1956 catalog pic of the 1956 Melodie Set I own. The only difference between mine and the pic is that the bass drum cymbal mount is on t...
12 years agoStar 3 ply w/rings vs 6 ply shell sound.
Disagree......a Quality drum shell WONT crack if dropped. Those Luan shells will crack if you breathe on them the wrong way.....c'mon guys.
12 years agoMy Early 60's Kit !!
Those are most definitely MIJ, most likely Pearl. I agree, that wrap color is Groovy!! Very, very cool!
12 years agoThe BOOMING Resonance of the 3ply MIJ Luan
Drummerjohn....you are an excellent drummer, my friend! There is no question that the MIJ drums can be meant to sound good. The problem is always the...
12 years agoNow that's a color wrap I have not seen before
That sure is a great color wrap. Thats the only good thing about MIJ drums, you will occasionally find some really outrageous wrap colors that the m...
12 years agoProject: Gretsch Mid 60's Round Badge
It sure does. Most of the 1960s Satin Flame finishes I have seen are pretty scratched up. Thats one reason why I never bought a set of them. I've als...
12 years agorestoring a late 50's sonor 'the new beat' teadrop
koene: You are doing a great job on that hardware!! Awesome work, wished my hardware looked as good. My set was also is bad shape when I bought it....
12 years ago60's Gretsch 20" question
Yup. The 1950s and 1960s Gretsch bass drums were mostly 2 piece wraps.
12 years agoProject: Gretsch Mid 60's Round Badge
Isnt Bon Ami a scouring powder like Comet?? That would scratch the hardware!!
12 years agosparkledrumwrap Ebay?
Would that stuff sit tight against the shell?
12 years agorestoring a late 50's sonor 'the new beat' teadrop
Koene: This thread is very interesting to me because I have a Sonor "Melodie" kit from 1957. My kit is very similar to yours. Mine is WMP and the wrap...
12 years agoVery Cool MIJs on Ebay Today
Not to offend anyone.......if you like that wrap, thats great. My own taste just doesnt like it. It just seems "wrong" to me for a drum set. But hey...
12 years ago