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Do you clean original lug screws and if so, how?
Now that I've taken my 1959 Radio King apart to thoroghly clean, I noticed that the lug mounting screws all have a whitesh oxidation like look. So, d...
18 years agoRe-chroming of Clam Shell Strainer Butt End
Thanks David... I was afraid that was going to be the answer. But, again, your site has provided great restoration information....I bought Flitz met...
18 years ago50s Radio King Dating
David and Rich: Thanks so very much. I only joined this site a few days ago, and already it has proven to be invaluable to me. Very much appreciate...
18 years ago50s Radio King Dating
Here is the picture of the reinforcement seam. Other than these two little separations, the seams are tight. Please let me know if this is okay. Th...
18 years ago50s Radio King Dating
Thanks Rich.... By the way, not to intrude, but is there a way to send you a picture of the separation? Tried to upload on the site, but the picture...
18 years ago50s Radio King Dating
Whew, thanks.....I really like the drum, but you know what happens when you take things apart! The drum was sold as all original except the drum head...
18 years ago50s Radio King Dating
Thanks very much (again) for the quick reply. Update: Checked the badge and it is, in fact, without the loop making this a 59-60 snare. Now for...
18 years agoTama Superstar finish
Absolutely was a lacquer finish....close look at the shell shows that the wood grain shows through just like their Cherry Wine finish. There is a ded...
18 years ago50s Radio King Dating
Thanks for the info. You are referring to the loop (or lack thereof) at the bottom of the "S." I will check later when I get home. Since I am new...
18 years agoRe-chroming of Clam Shell Strainer Butt End
The mounting piece of the butt end of the strainer shows some rust, which doesn't appear to be surface rust. That being the case, what is the solutio...
18 years agoEstimated Value for 50's Radio King Snare
Thanks Rich for the reply. To me, untrained eye, the hardware looks to be chrome...too shiney for what I imagine nickel looks like (unless brand new)...
18 years agoTama Superstar Candy Apple Red Kit
This is my Neil Peart replica, double bass, candy apple red Tama Superstar kit
18 years agoTama Superstar Candy Apple Red
One of my two rare 6 1/2" x 14" Candy Apple Red Tama Superstar snares, this one with factory muffler, all original and mint condition
18 years agoSlingerland '76 Buddy Rich TDR
My recently acquired 1976 Buddy Rich 5.5" x 14" 10-Lug Wood TDR Snare
18 years ago1950's Red Glitter Radio King
This is my recently acquired 50's Radio King - Black & Brass Chicago badge
18 years ago