Dismantling a vintage Premier 2000 snare and its' Flobeam assembly, is a bit like launching a ship from a bottle...
1974, Premier “2000” Snare Drum (#1). Strip down for restoration, and dismantling a Flobeam assembly for the first time…
Premier “1026” Chrome on Steel Snare Drum. Fitting the drum heads
Fitting batter and snare-side heads to a late 1980's Premier "1026" snare drum. Basic stuff perhaps - but it's all new to me
“Wilko Johnson” (Custom build) Fender Telecaster. Final Specification
My own custom build tribute to the great man. All Fender, all Telecaster, all Wilko
Wilko Johnson Fender Telecaster. Fixing a pickup “out of phase” problem
There seems to be a problem when pairing a Fender American Vintage Telecaster bridge pickup, with a Fender "Nocaster" '51 re-issue neck pickup. Looks like they're out of phase. Here's how I fix it...
Late 1970’s vintage, Premier “Elite” Drum Kits. Sourcing and cleaning some fixtures and fittings
It's a dirty job, but someone has to do it. The chromed hardware for my "Elite" drum kit restorations, come from many different sources, and much of it requires cleaning...
Customised Fender USA “Original ’60’s” Jaguar – Final specification.
Combining the classic lines of a Fender Vintage re-issue Jaguar, with Creamery "Alt-88" pickups, and "Johnny Marr" style, 4-way switching
New Project(s) – 1970’s Premier “2000” Chrome on Aluminium Snare Drum. Restoring a vintage classic from spare parts
In taking on the restoration of a classic 1970's Premier "2000" snare, I discover, once again, that where you think you're heading to, isn't necessarily an indication of where you'll actually end up...
Late 1970’s vintage, Premier “Elite” Drums – Kit One, “Natural” Finish. Shell cleaning and preparation
Cleaning up a 22,16,14 set of 1970's vintage, Premier "Elite" drum shells - ready for the rebuild of a "natural" finish kit
Premier “1026” Chrome on Steel Snare Drum. Cleaning and re-assembly
Cleaning and re-assembling the shell and hardware of a 1980's Premier "1026" snare drum. Some TLC, and plenty of chrome polish.
Customised Fender USA “Original ’60’s” Jaguar – Setup tweaks after new neck installation
Having changed the neck on my Candy Apple Red Jaguar - I now need to dial in the neck action, and check all of the previous setup perameters
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