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What grit sandpaper should i use?
If it's very thin use 120, sand just enough to where bumps won't telegraph through the wrap, don't kill yourself in sanding.
13 years agoWhat was he thinking?
I've read more than a few posts on various drum forums where guys talk about how this cymbal cracked or that cymbal chipped, etc and seeing the pile o...
13 years ago1960 Premier Snare
Lovely color Ace you have there. I have a few, I like them, great sound. The strainer system is known as the Flowbeam (wires drop down from both ends,...
13 years agoWhat grit sandpaper should i use?
Rubber cement or hard contact adhesive (I forget what Gretsch used). If it's a rubber type cement you can use solvents (acetone) and steel wool to rem...
13 years agohow to crimp snare bed
Straight walled shell? Filing a bed would be your best and safest bet. Be sure there are no burrs left behind by fine sanding/grinding that could cut...
13 years agoWhat was he thinking?
You may be able to repair it and still get good use out of it. It can be brazed (soldered/welded) and a grommet added for strength. The last few year...
13 years agoWhats your favorite Vintage Green?
From Drumjinx...
13 years agoStar - Red Onyx - auction ends today
From surfcollector...
13 years agoWow!!!!!!!!!!
Still stalking me eh Mark? Now you've sent robots to do your bidding? You do have issues. What did my post from Ghostnote have to do with Scott's drum...
13 years agoWow!!!!!!!!!!
I'm sorry if my opinion of this purchase poop-poo's the party. I feel it was foolish for him to trade (a complete and intact snare) and spend addition...
13 years agoWow!!!!!!!!!!
I'm very happy that you finally have the kit of your dreams. I hope the person with whom you made this financial deal with the devil can live with him...
13 years agoTasty Drum Solo - What's He playing?
Really can't get a good look at the lugs, at times they look like Gretsch and at times Slingerland, lugs on the FT look unusually large. The guys over...
13 years agoThis is NOT vintage but it is close!
That's a beauty! Lucky Bastage! (Hum? Canada isn't that far away) What's your address btw? lol
13 years agoWarning: Not Drum Related
Thanks ever so much for dropping that link! That was wonderful! I have a few memories as a kid waking up on a summer night and hearing singing coming...
13 years agoHave a double bass 1976 Premier kit coming in tomorow!
I think you should keep it all. You'll have a setup that's totally versatile for any setting, venue and musical style. Four piece setup for small gigs...
13 years ago