Search
Register
Only Admins can see this message.
Data Transition still in progress. Some functionality may be limited until the process is complete.
Processing Attachment, Gallery - 186.17954%

Ludwig and Ludwig-Look What I Got Today! Last viewed: 2 hours ago

Posts: 6583 Threads: 644

That snare is sweet BTW..........strip it down,use some Novus 2 on the wood shell,yes wood shell,then Blue Magic on the nickel..........should clean up great!

I just got a BDP Slingerland RK 26,13,16 and 5-1/2 solid maple snare, circa 1947, kit delivered to my door the other day from a guy in Comstock Park,if you know where that is...................

I'm going to go to Meijer today to get 2 tubs of Blue Magic,and am going to start polishing all the drums come Sunday/Monday.........

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 14 years ago
#21
Posts: 5176 Threads: 188

Yep. Everything was toxic back then.

"God is dead." -Nietzsche

"Nietzsche is dead." -God
Posted on 14 years ago
#22
Posts: 1836 Threads: 336

From blairndrums

That snare is sweet BTW..........strip it down,use some Novus 2 on the wood shell,yes wood shell,then Blue Magic on the nickel..........should clean up great!I just got a BDP Slingerland RK 26,13,16 and 5-1/2 solid maple snare, circa 1947, kit delivered to my door the other day from a guy in Comstock Park,if you know where that is...................I'm going to go to Meijer today to get 2 tubs of Blue Magic,and am going to start polishing all the drums come Sunday/Monday.........

I will totally go buy some Blue Magic. Would that work on the hardware for my WMP 60's Gretsch hardware?

I want to finish some of these projects this weekend.

Do you think this kit is missing drums? Another tom possibly? I know a lot of sets didn't have floor toms back then.

I am going to be selling this kit if anyone is interested. I would prefer to keep it all together. PM me if interested. Thanks

Posted on 14 years ago
#23
Posts: 6583 Threads: 644

Have just used B M on nickel,but I would assume it works on chrome.........

Blair

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 14 years ago
#24
Posts: 1836 Threads: 336

From blairndrums

Have just used B M on nickel,but I would assume it works on chrome.........Blair

Awesome I just came home with some Blue Magic! Gonna try it out this weekend.

Posted on 14 years ago
#25
Posts: 6583 Threads: 644

PS.....I just use lots of paper towels with Blue Magic.

I used to use 100% cotton towels,but cutting them all up/buying them got to be a pain.........electricit

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 14 years ago
#26
Posts: 6583 Threads: 644

PSS......please do closeup before/after pics of your rims,lugs etc.

I just cleaned up a RK snare rim,and it looks SOOOO much better now!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 14 years ago
#27
Posts: 1836 Threads: 336

If I am going to sell this kit would it make sense to get it more playable at least before selling it? Or should I just sell it as is and let the long term owner do what he/she wishes with it? Help! Any ideas?

Posted on 14 years ago
#28
Posts: 6583 Threads: 644

They are always worth more if you clean/polish them up............

the snare was the only prize in the collection,in my view,anyway........

B.

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 14 years ago
#29
Posts: 1836 Threads: 336

Thanks Blair that is good to know. The snare is in the best condition and besides needing a new snare strand, ready to play. I was thinking I will get them playable. These are my questions:

1. What kind of heads should I put on these?

2. Where in MI can I get a new skin bottom for the 14" tom and have it put on?

3. What are these things worth?

Thanks

Posted on 14 years ago
#30
  • Share
  • Report
Action Another action
Something else here