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59' Ludwig Transition Badge Rewrap Last viewed: 36 seconds ago

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Pics! Pics! Pics! Pics!

Love Curtis

Posted on 10 years ago
#41
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Boys, I have to apologize for the photos. It's almost like an anti-climax. The drums have a black background and as hard as I tried to show off the pattern in the wrap, they just look like black sparkle drums in the photos. You'll have to take my word that the wrap is incredible in-person. Photos do not do this wrap justice. Again, sorry the pics didn't show the finish better. I included a shot of the swatch so you can see what it looks like up close.

As for the drums... imagine getting a brand new set of 1959 Ludwigs. That's what this is. Precision reworked the edges and the drums tuned up easily. The bass drum is something special. All of the drums have that great, warm, resonant 3-ply mahogany tone that I love so much. I'll be playing this kit for awhile...

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And here is what it looks like up close, in-person...

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John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
#42
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Bravo ! I have a snare that is capri and may have to wrap some orphans to go with it . I wonder if they will send me a swatch of it as the pics and the swatch online look so much different then I can see it in person . Thanks for posting and congrats .

Warning ... Avoid member statuscymbal here, vintage_collector on DFO , and americanpatriot10 on eBay. Email me for his name. All are the same shady guy who has burned me and a list of other members on both boards . He is also selling on Facebook too ..
Posted on 10 years ago
#43
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Donnie - Call Precision and ask for Andrea. She will send you a swatch of the wrap so you can see it before you buy. It's a real close match to the original Capri! The only difference I can see is the addition of more turquoise, gold and orange flecks. It's a stunning finish. I wish I could have captured it better in the photos.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
#44
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From Purdie Shuffle

Boys, I have to apologize for the photos. It's almost like an anti-climax.

Not at all sir! I mean I know what you mean, but the kit still looks outstanding. I find a lot of wraps don't photograph as well as they look in person. Maybe cuz most of us don't have $1000 digital cameras...

Anyway I'd love to take a spin on those drums, you must be super jazzed!

Mitch

Posted on 10 years ago
#45
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Those look spectacular!!!!

Congrats!

Curtis

Posted on 10 years ago
#46
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Holy edge of my seat Batman......all I can say is WOW.That's just a beautiful set of drums,and I'll bet NY to a brick,that they sound as good as they look.You just may start a capri pearl rewrap movement John.Nicely done,and the turn around time,was just remarkable.

It reminds me a Star Trek dialog between Capt.Kirk and Scotty,when Kirk asks him,"Mr. Scott,do you always multiply your repair times ,by a factor of two"? Scotty says"Aye sir,how else can I maintain my reputation as a miracle worker".

Again best of luck with them....a keeper for sure:D

Steve B

Posted on 10 years ago
#47
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From Purdie Shuffle

Donnie - Call Precision and ask for Andrea. She will send you a swatch of the wrap so you can see it before you buy. It's a real close match to the original Capri! The only difference I can see is the addition of more turquoise, gold and orange flecks. It's a stunning finish. I wish I could have captured it better in the photos.John

I will get a hold of them for sure . I wanna do a BOP set and was considering this for sure .

Warning ... Avoid member statuscymbal here, vintage_collector on DFO , and americanpatriot10 on eBay. Email me for his name. All are the same shady guy who has burned me and a list of other members on both boards . He is also selling on Facebook too ..
Posted on 10 years ago
#48
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Thanks guys... I'm really upset that the photos don't show off how beautiful the finish is. The drums came out spanking new. For me it's like finding an NOS trans badge kit in mint condition. They play and sound like butter melting on hot pancakes. :D

I've been wailing on them all day and after I'm done here I'm going back to wail on them some more...

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
#49
Posts: 9005 Threads: 266

Here's a couple more attempts to show this finish. It still doesn't look anything like it does in-person. This wrap just doesn't want to be photographed!

[IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/PurdieShuffle/cw1_zps8wd72flg.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/PurdieShuffle/cw2_zpsjgg0vu0r.jpg[/IMG]

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
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