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Old adage: You deal with what life has given you.
...and then you peel the wrap off, sand it like crazy, stain it and make it better. I've had this set of Tama SuperStars since I first started playing in 2004. These were a gift from my parents for Christmas (when I was 21. So I started a bit late...what?) and they've been just sitting around like a sad puppy I just don't want to sell. I'm going to use this thread to chronicle my refinishing efforts. I want to make these into the drums I always wanted.
The bad thing is I'm a bit late.
I already took the wrap off and sanded without taking any photos. But I'll just include a photo here of where I'm starting from so we can see the before, somewhat in the middle, and then the after. Once finished, these will be going in my living room, so I'm going for a bit of the a low-key style that also doesn't take up much space.
2004 Tama Superstars
Birch/Basswood Shell originally in Black Wrap
Sizes to be refinished:
22 x 18 Bass Drum (This will be cut down to a 12x22)
8x10, 9x12, and 14x11 Toms (Hanging floor tom will be converted to floor tom w/ legs)
(NOTE: I usually play this as a 4 Pc. I would love to finish all the toms so I can go between a 10 or 12 rack depending on what I want to play.)
Refinish products:
Transtint black dye w/ Minway Satin Poly
Final Color:
Satin Black w/ Satin Natural Hoops
(PSA: I know, I know... but I like satin black kits and it will be in my living room. I need something understated)
Refinish Lugs:
Tube Lugs
(PSA: (a) I know they're everywhere, but they're classic and I like them. (b) Expensive, I know. But remember the sad puppy comment and think of those Sarah McLachlan commercials. This puppy needs our help.)
Thanks for reading! Any and all comments are welcome. Except for you, Michael Vick, except for you...
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THE STARTING POINT: Taken approx. 8 years ago when I was at my drumming low.
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More photos coming later today.
...and then you peel the wrap off, sand it like crazy, stain it and make it better. I've had this set of Tama SuperStars since I first started playing in 2004. These were a gift from my parents for Christmas (when I was 21. So I started a bit late...what?) and they've been just sitting around like a sad puppy I just don't want to sell. I'm going to use this thread to chronicle my refinishing efforts. I want to make these into the drums I always wanted.
The bad thing is I'm a bit late.
I already took the wrap off and sanded without taking any photos. But I'll just include a photo here of where I'm starting from so we can see the before, somewhat in the middle, and then the after. Once finished, these will be going in my living room, so I'm going for a bit of the a low-key style that also doesn't take up much space.
2004 Tama Superstars
Birch/Basswood Shell originally in Black Wrap
Sizes to be refinished:
22 x 18 Bass Drum (This will be cut down to a 12x22)
8x10, 9x12, and 14x11 Toms (Hanging floor tom will be converted to floor tom w/ legs)
(NOTE: I usually play this as a 4 Pc. I would love to finish all the toms so I can go between a 10 or 12 rack depending on what I want to play.)
Refinish products:
Transtint black dye w/ Minway Satin Poly
Final Color:
Satin Black w/ Satin Natural Hoops
(PSA: I know, I know... but I like satin black kits and it will be in my living room. I need something understated)
Refinish Lugs:
Tube Lugs
(PSA: (a) I know they're everywhere, but they're classic and I like them. (b) Expensive, I know. But remember the sad puppy comment and think of those Sarah McLachlan commercials. This puppy needs our help.)
Thanks for reading! Any and all comments are welcome. Except for you, Michael Vick, except for you...
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
THE STARTING POINT: Taken approx. 8 years ago when I was at my drumming low.
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
More photos coming later today.
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