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'70's Yamaha YD-265 catalog scan?
I came across this photo here on VDF. I had this same kit, but in what I remember as a mirror finish...
9 years ago'70's Yamaha YD-265 catalog scan?
I'm trying to find catalog scan(s) of an early-mid '70's Yamaha YD-265(?) drum set. I've seen it posted here before, but can't seem to locate it agai...
9 years agoWTB: 60's 16" Gretsch Round Badge Floor Tom
Looking for a 60's 6-ply 16" Round Badge Floor Tom for a re-wrap project. I would prefer a drum that has been previously re-wrapped or with wrap in l...
9 years agoVintage 60's Gretsch Round Badge 16" x 16" floor tom - $299 +ship
Thank you. Happy Holidays to you and yours!
9 years agoVintage 60's Gretsch Round Badge 16" x 16" floor tom - $299 +ship
Roundbadgedude, Do you still have this drum for sale? Just checking. Thanks! Ira
9 years agoGretsch re-wrap
I also had 1/2" of wrap removed from a factory Round Badge snare drum by Jack Lawton. So much easier to deal with and no more prying off heads.
9 years agoGretsch re-wrap
Just giving you my two cents here. As Kona suggested, I also highly recommend leaving 1/2" of wrap off both sides of the shell. It's going to be a p...
9 years agoKentville Drums
Any of you out there had any restoration done by Steele Turkington at Kentvillle Drums in Australia? All I can say is the work that they do is second...
9 years agoEarly 60's Gretsch Problem - AAARGH
If not the Aquarian American Vintage heads, try the Evans Level 360 series. They should both fit, especially with the trimmed wrap. [ame]http://yout...
9 years agoNOS Pair of Cappella Mel Lewis Model drumsticks
For the record, Chris Bennett of Bopworks wrote to me and stated that: "Unfortunately, Gretsch sticks (actually made by Cappella) differed immensely...
10 years agoNOS Pair of Cappella Mel Lewis Model drumsticks
Yes, the Cappella stick is a bit longer. Pictured from left to right are the Gretsch 7A Mel Lewis Model, Cappella Mel Lewis Model and Bopworks 7D Me...
10 years agoNOS Pair of Cappella Mel Lewis Model drumsticks
I'm looking into duplicating these sticks and need a clean, unused pair to send to the factory. Much thanks!
10 years agoRestoring White Lacquer Finish
Also, what do you guys think about that Pearl badge? Should I use something to take off the old clear coat, clean it up and re-seal it again?
10 years agoRestoring White Lacquer Finish
Thanks for the heads-up on Goo Gone, guys. It took off all the tape residue without affecting the lacquer finish. I'll use the warm water/dish soap/...
10 years agoRestoring White Lacquer Finish
I'm in the process of cleaning up an old Pearl Custom Classic snare drum for a local school Band program. It has a white lacquer finish (similar to t...
10 years ago