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Pre-Serial Supra
Thanks Ludwig-Dude! I will ask for the brass-file test to be done. With xtra holes what should be paid, if pitting is minimal? The muffler is missing...
16 years agoPre-Serial Supra
Any feed-back at all would be sooo helpful! I'm not just looking for a great deal but a real classic. thanks again, Kelly
16 years agoElevated Bass Drums?
Slightly elevated at the front as previously mentioned increases traction and resonance. I have a hardcore buddy who refuses to have any hardware... t...
16 years agoLudwig Downbeat / Keep - Sell - Part? Help Please!
Parting out a classic vintage kit is a crime akin to separating children and creating orphans. There are even web sales sites that sell poor little "o...
16 years agoPre-Serial Supra
Hi Everyone, I have a chance to buy a Pre-Serial Supra advertised as COB shell and hoops in excellent shape. Missing the BB muffler and had the strai...
16 years agoWood Veneer
I have to admit, thanks to your pic atomicorganic and studying Sonor vintage catalogues influenced the decision to go with the rosewood veneer. I fini...
16 years agoWood Veneer
Thanks! Come to think of it, yes they are really dry. I will try your sugesstion. Any pics of your old Sonors? ~K
16 years agoWood Veneer
Update!!! I finished the tom except for the badge which I will mount later and I left it virgin as the veneer covered the old tom mount holes, so I m...
16 years agoPre searial number keystone badge
As long as you throw old vintage parts in it... Cooked Egg
16 years agoWood Veneer
Kevins, drum dad, I obtained the veneer locally at a wood products specialty place called A & M wood products in Cambridge, Ontario. The paper-backed...
16 years agoPre searial number keystone badge
well done...:o
16 years agoWood Veneer
the wood veneer is surprisingly easy to work with. Jus t finished the 20' bass drum and will be re-mounting hardware soon. ~K
16 years agoWood Veneer
Here are the latest pics on the Sonor restoration. This time covering the floor tom. I used 3M spray-on adhesive, put on one coat of poly, and trimmed...
16 years agoTheoretically speaking.....
Nicely done and a great score for both of you on the tools department Lucky!!! Each situation requires it's own wisdom... ~K
16 years agoWood Veneer
Thanks..This is after 2 coats of rub-on gloss polyurethane. It may need two more coats. The paper-backed veneer is quite easy to work with. I cut it...
16 years ago