Re-installing the Flobeam assembly, (and dampener mechanism), on a 1974, Premier "2000" snare drum
Restored 1974, Premier “2000” Snare Drum (#1). Cleaning, and first stages of re-build
After careful cleaning, this 1974 Premier 2000 snare begins its' re-build
1970’s Premier “2000” Snare Drum (#2). Re-assembly of internal components – Including Flobeam
Even though this is, in some ways, a "practice" run to install a Flobeam assembly - the thing still has to work properly at the end of it all. From a study of the components involved, a single exploded diagram, and with a bit of applied logic along the way - I think I've managed to work out the best way to do it...
Kurt Cobain “Jag-Stang”. Assembly after finishing
I've already done a dry-run assembly. So - now that the body has been finished and polished, piecing my JagStang build together again should be an absolute breeze...