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Super-Sensitive with Plating Issues

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I have a 1965+/- Super-Sensitive that I purchase a few months ago.

In the process of cleaning it up, I discovered that the plating on the snare-side bearing edge is de-bonding from the aluminum.

I knew there was a fair amount of pitting on the outside of the shell, but this issue on the bearing edge will surely cause problems when a drumhead is tensioned over them.

I've been told that the only solution is to have the shell re-plated.

Has anyone had a similar experience to what I found, and how were you able to overcome this issue?

Posted on 2 years ago
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I've restored many 60's supras and supersensitives that had major pitting. Only one was so bad that I had it dipped at a plating shop; did some felt wheel polishing on that one to bring it back to a nice satin raw aluminum finish.

I've never felt the need to address chrome loss on the bearing edge. Frankly I don't think I would be able to discern an audible difference whether treated or not, and the fact that these pitted ludalloys are clearly player drums would lead me to just leave it alone.

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Posted on 2 years ago
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From Donovan Drums

I have a 1965+/- Super-Sensitive that I purchase a few months ago.In the process of cleaning it up, I discovered that the plating on the snare-side bearing edge is de-bonding from the aluminum.I knew there was a fair amount of pitting on the outside of the shell, but this issue on the bearing edge will surely cause problems when a drumhead is tensioned over them.I've been told that the only solution is to have the shell re-plated. Has anyone had a similar experience to what I found, and how were you able to overcome this issue?

Would probably cost you more than you paid for it.

EPA regs have driven up costs considerably.

Posted on 2 years ago
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