Recent content by TeeBop

Interesting .. thanks for the reply. So allowing the raw aluminum to patina, does that mean you did nothing to it after the set sanding? what does it look like now and does it keep changing? I've never seen the process in real life.

on a slightly different Acrolite issue ... I recently tried to clean my 70's brushed aluminum acrolite and used a harsh cleaner, one that ended up taking off the brushed look, so now it's just the bare aluminum. Has anyone ever had the same problem? Ever tried spray painting these drums a...

he's the lucky one, at $160. All cleaned up and ready to rock n roll .. lucky guy and a nice guy, vintage stereo equipment collector

I just found this post from a michigan guy on facebook. the guy isn't even a drummer.

I bid on the kit only to be declined by the auction company cuz they wouldn’t ship. So I made arrangements and a deal with the local UPS store to pick it up and ship it for me if I were to win the bid. The auction company still wouldn’t let me bid on it. I think she was saving it for a local...

What company made this drum? 5 x 14 , and I think it is chrome over steel .. There's no brand name on the drum nor is there a MIJ or USA tag anywhere. I found a similar throw off reference, which looks to be sold by Danmar. Just wondering if someone can help identify who made this drum. thanks

Your thoughts about this drum.. are both sets of spurs original from the factory or one being an after market add on

I am going to do just that .. hope to have them ready soon and will post a pic or two. I'm wondering whats best for adding a protective coating on the veneer without damaging it? It's been exposed to the elements for years and needs reviving. Hi Gloss clear varnish or spray on shellac? ...

The 16" floor tom is missing the legs .. I'm searching if anyone has spares and wondering if the 1994 floor tom legs are different from the later versions of starclassic legs?

By chance is this the kit you stripped and stained, Redfern?

Thank you halldorl. That must have been a treat touring the TAMA factory. Were you there for endorsement, buying, picking up a free drum kit?

Partial Mystery solved ... Siquimite was correct .. after taking the hardware off and getting a good look at the drums, here's my take on the kit. The kick drum is a 1961 P and I'm guessing the 12" rack tom is the same era. The wrap is an aftermarket veneer stained green. Actually done quite...

thanks for your input .. you guys are amazing with your wealth of knowledge. I just received the drums today and here are the measurements .. snare is 7 x 14, toms are 12 x 12, 14 x 14 and 16 x 16 and the kick is 22 x 16 .. really nice drums and in pretty good shape. his is my first full TAMA...

i’m wondering too… just stripped the snare.. “power keller” is on the inside of the snare shell.. maybe it was a wrapped kit stripped and stained

This is not along the lines of your conversation, but I haven't found the appropriate thread yet for my curiosity. I'm a newbee to threads and still learning . This slingerland kit just arrived today and I'm not finding the finish in any of the vintage catalogs .. 20" kick, 16 floor 12 tom and...