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Oyster Blue Fading? Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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Hi all,

I have the chance to buy a '65 Ludwig (13/16/22) apparantly in Oyster Blue Pearl.

They are the original finish, and the kit looks good to me, except for that horrible "updated" double tom holder.

The pics that were sent to me, shows a decent kit, but the wrap almost seems to have a green hue to it. Is this common in Oyster Blue due to fading etc?

The kit is quite a long drive from where I am, but I guess photos can alter the true look, so I guess it's maybe worth the drive.

I see many different shades of Oyster Blue in pics on the web, and I'd be using these as a "Ringo" kit in a Beatle band. I was hoping that they may pass as Oyster Black from a distance.

Can these Oyster Pearl wraps be "restored" to any degree?

Thanks

Phil

http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/899/set1tom.jpg

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/6495/dsc00687b.jpg

Posted on 14 years ago
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From a distance,..that will pass for black oyster, When a wrap yellows with time,..add it to the color,.. blue and yellow make green !!, Green and blue make dark brown !! I think it looks good the way it is !! I`m not sure about ringo`s hardware,..but someone else here will know, they`re pretty good about that.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 14 years ago
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Get them outta that coldroom,..I see signs of condensation !!

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 14 years ago
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Thanks for the response folks.

Yeah, never thought about the enviroment that they are sitting in. Looks cold to me. Hopefully they are just there for the pics.

He's asking $950 Canadian for the 3. I was thinking of offering $850 due to the hardware change and discolouration.

Cheers

Phil

Posted on 14 years ago
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