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Mod Orange Ludwig out for a proper beating!
Great job restoring those. Did you recut the resonant side edges? I was struck at how "goofy" mod orange looked with all the resonant hardware remove...
13 years agoSpreading The Word
With regards to making the rubber feet fit, one could always add a bit of electrical tape to the leg first. Perhaps a better method might be to add a...
13 years agoSpreading The Word
Bunny, I'll take the lashes with a wet noodle if the drums sound better. You can always store your vintage hardware and rubber tips if you need to se...
13 years agobrand new snare batter dented after 1band rehersal?
It could be that you are playing too hard for a standard ambassador. If that is the case, you could try a coated CS head which is more durable, and a...
13 years agoSpreading The Word
Purdie, You are absolutely right on this (as you are on so many things). I always tune my drums on a table and once the heads are 'cleared' and pitch...
13 years agoPowertone Extreme Makeover, Drums Edition!!!
That is spectacular. What did you use on the chrome? (other than the aforementioned elbow grease of course)
13 years agoWrap repairs
If you do decide to do a custom finish, I will look forward to the photos as you do really great work!
13 years agoBlue Shimmer Olympic Kit by Premier
That has always been one of my favorite finishes.
13 years agoHow to mount a floor tom with NO HARDWARE
That should have been "hanging toms" and not "hanging time". It's my iPhone and I'll have typos if it wants me to. There are also the cradle mounts...
13 years agoHow to mount a floor tom with NO HARDWARE
I am a huge proponent of hanging time one way or another. If I have to use legs then they cannot be straight (ala early 60's Slingerland for example)...
13 years agoCrush Drums
By the way, the company is based in central Florida for whatever it is worth. "assembled with pride in the USA" perhaps that is the new catch phrase?
13 years agoCrush Drums
I worked with a drummer that was endorsed by them. He was using my kits but brought his Crush 13" snare for live use and brought out a 10" tom for me...
13 years agoWrap Question
[QUOTE=kellyj;161146]Good points... I tried the wrap on the tom and it does work. The only problem is the muffler holes don't quite line up. they are...
13 years agorare drum wrap colors
I don't know how rare this color is but Premier Aquamarine Sparkle is awfully hard to find in decent condition now. It turns the most foul shades of...
13 years agoWhich would you rather play?
I like all of them. They all seem to have a little different musical appeal. What I find interesting is how well Slingerland is represented consider...
13 years ago