Drum Restoration Archive

  • Red Stained Finish

    Restoration Thoughts

    With the exception of the red color being closer to brown in this picture, this is what I’m going for with my restoration.  I want shells exposed with the grain raised, stained candy apple red with a clear coat finish. I’ve trolled YouTube for some...

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  • Slingerland MagnumXM71

    Drums Identified!

    There they are!  Exact match.  Thought it would take me longer for find them.  Magnum XM71 Series.  This was actually the only reference to them I could find anywhere on the web. There are actually great drums but they need some attention and refactoring to...

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  • Slingerland Magnum Force 1983

    My Drum Restoration Project

    30 years is a long time.  For my high school graduation, I was given a  7 piece Slingerland Magnum Force drum set.  Pretty cool stuff at the time.  Because it was a gift I didn’t have input as to the features it came with so...

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