Over the last two years or so I’ve been steadily working on improving my drum painting technique. I found the best brands of paint and lacquer, built a turntable and worked on improving my spraying hand.
Tag: drums
Gretsch Progressive Jazz Red Sparkle
1960s pre- paper tag era, 6-ply with silver sealer, original red sparkle wrap. All have factory edges, and all parts are 100% original. Condition report: 8×12: no extra holes, edges are super clean. Seam has been glued with what might be Elmer’s glue, it flakes off easily. Some rash on one side. Rims have some […]
Somehow I finished both these kits on the same day…
I had a long day at the workshop on Sunday and was able to finish two back burner projects I’ve had sitting around for what feels like ages. A blonde Round Badge 12/16/20, and a Leedy & Ludwig/Slingerleedy 13/16/20. Here are some photos: They both had been just waiting for bass drum hoops to be […]
How To Make Great eBay Listings And Sell Successfully
Among occasional other items, I sell drum parts on eBay. Depending on the week I might ship as many as 40 items to buyers all over the world. My eBay account has been around since before digital cameras were a thing, with a spotless record. I buy a lot of things on eBay too. I’m constantly browsing, […]
Blog Statement
This blog will be used for all thoughts and things drums-related: teaching philosophy, restoration work, playing techniques, cool videos I run across, etc. I’ll kick it off with a video that had a big effect on me when I was learning baião drumming. It’s a cymbal endorser video by Hugo Soares, and he goes over […]