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Posted on 12th Aug 2022

Restored 1974, Premier “2000” Snare Drum (#1). Hoops and heads, and re-fitting the snare wires

Catching up with one of my Premier "2000" snare builds. Fitting the hoops, new Remo heads and NOS snare wires to a 1974 refurb

Posted on 4th Aug 2022

1960’s/70’s Premier “Elite” Drum Kit (#2). 3-ply, African mahogany shells* – Changing plans(*), and rescuing a late 60’s, 14″ x 8″, “tuna fish can” tom

A second, vintage Premier "Elite" kit rebuild begins to take shape... but not necessarily how I originally thought it was going to pan out. Mahogany shells now?... Let's see how this late 60's, 14" x 8" "tuna fish can" tom cleans up first...

Posted on 2nd Aug 20224th Aug 2022

Spraying my replacement “1962” Jaguar body, with Olympic White nitro paint, and a gloss lacquer clear coat

Spraying my "62 vintage" style Jaguar body with an Olympic White, nitro paint, and clearcoating with gloss lacquer

Posted on 14th Jul 2022

Rebuilding my Olympic White Fender “1962” Jaguar. Setting the neck, and test-fitting the tremolo bridge

Drilling my replacement "62" Jaguar body for a tremolo. Ensuring the tremolo and neck are fitted straight and true.

Posted on 12th Jul 2022

Late 1970’s vintage, Premier “Elite” Drum Kit (#1) – “Natural” Finish. Matching the finish on a 13″ x 9″ Tom (Polyurethane)

Trying to match a 1970's Premier "natural" birch finish, using a modern polyurethane varnish. Close - but perhaps not quite what I'm after

Posted on 6th Jul 202214th Jul 2022

Rebuilding my Olympic White Fender “1962” Jaguar. Sealing and priming a new alder body for nitro lacquer

Prepping and priming a two-piece, alder, "vintage" style Jaguar body - ready for spraying an Olympic White, nitro lacquer paint job

Posted on 4th Jul 2022

Rebuilding my Olympic White Fender “1962” Jaguar. Neck update – checking on that toning wax, and fitting the tuners

Continuing the saga of the repair, re-fit and preparation of two Jaguar necks, for a couple of my project builds. Lacquer repairs, finishing, hardware installation, and fingerboard toning

Posted on 1st Jul 2022

Candy Apple Red H/H Fender Jaguar. Spraying the nitro colour, and clear lacquer coats

Applying the colour and clear coat lacquer finish, to my candy apple red, H/H Jaguar. Translucent Red over Shoreline Gold... plus cautionary notes on spraying lacquer in warm weather

Posted on 21st Jun 202221st Jun 2022

Candy Apple Red H/H Fender Jaguar. Setting the neck, and test-fitting the tremolo bridge

Drilling my H/H Jaguar body for a tremolo. Ensuring the tremolo and neck are fitted straight and true.

Posted on 20th Jun 2022

Renovated, Late 1970’s Premier “Elite” Drum Kit – “Natural” Finish. Muting for practice

"Keeping the neighbours sweet"... Muting my restored 1970's Premier "Elite" kit, for practice...

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Projects

  • "Mary Kaye" Blonde Fender Jaguar
  • 1960's/70's Premier "Elite" Drum Kit (#2) – "Black Oyster Pearl" Mahogany
  • 1970's Premier "Elite" Drum Kit (#1) – "Natural" Birch
  • 1970's Premier 2000 Snare Rebuild (Painted)
  • 1970's Premier 2000 Snare Rebuild (Wrapped)
  • 1×12" Ported Bass Speaker Cabinet
  • Ash "'60s/'70s Transitional" Fender Stratocaster
  • Candy Apple Red H/H Fender Jaguar
  • Custom Fender Jazzmaster "Extra Width"
  • Custom Fender USA "Original '60's" Jaguar
  • David Gilmour Fender Black Strat
  • Fender "1957" Precision Bass
  • Fender "Classic '50's" Stratocaster
  • Fender "Nashville Deluxe" Telecaster
  • G&G Cases
  • G&L LB-100 Bass
  • Gold-leafed Hardtail Stratocaster
  • Jimmy Page "Dragon" Fender Telecaster
  • Joe Strummer Telecaster
  • Kurt Cobain JagStang
  • Olympic White "1962" Jaguar
  • Pearl "Black Label" Heavy Duty Snare Stand
  • Premier "1026" COS Snare Drum
  • Restored 1974 Premier "2000" Snare Drum
  • Wilko Johnson Fender Telecaster
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