Premier Resto-mod using Rockenwraps

**Scooter** · 03-07-2009, 01:13 PM

Some folks here have seen some of my resto-mod handiwork. If not, here's a peek at my last project:

Anyway, I just finished my latest project - a Premier Artist Birch kit. This is how it started life:

**Scooter** · 03-07-2009, 01:17 PM

Step 1. Disassemble the drums and give them a good cleaning. Lay out all your parts in a good work space.

**Scooter** · 03-07-2009, 01:21 PM

Step 2. Wrap the drums. I added some Scotch permanent double-sided tape, as the Rockenwraps only use one strip of high-bond tape.

**Scooter** · 03-07-2009, 01:26 PM

Here you can see the tape strip. Very important to keep things square here!

Step 3. drill/cut all the little holes. I drilled first, then cleaned up all the holes with a knife.

**Scooter** · 03-07-2009, 01:31 PM

Step 4. Reassemble the drums. I carefully trimmed some of the wrap to make sure it doesn't interfere with the head. I had to drill out the vent holes a little in order to fit 1/2" screw-type grommets.

**Scooter** · 03-07-2009, 01:34 PM

Step 5. Put the heads on and tune up. I like to use the Tama washers - they hold tuning so well. As you can see, I always press on the center of the head and tune out the wrinkles. That's always a great starting point for tuning.

**Scooter** · 03-07-2009, 01:36 PM

Step 6. Snap some pictures for your Drum Chat friends to look at.

**gretsch** · 03-07-2009, 01:36 PM

wow! that is awesome! where did u get the wrapping?

**Scooter** · 03-07-2009, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by gretsch

wow! that is awesome! where did u get the wrapping?

These are Rockenwraps. From Queensryche's drummer Scott Rockenfield.

**RHD03** · 03-07-2009, 01:44 PM

That's really cool! Great job!

**gretsch** · 03-07-2009, 01:55 PM

how do you get those?
do you have to order them?
and can you get like different designs?

**drummer** · 03-07-2009, 01:56 PM

Impressive Scooter. You assure us that anyone can do it. Thanks! Let's hope the money set brings you lots of money. LOL

**Impulse 101** · 03-07-2009, 04:16 PM

Aren't you forgetting something????

Not to bust you out or anything

**Bish** · 03-07-2009, 04:57 PM

Excellent play by play!

**Scooter** · 03-07-2009, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by Impulse 101

Aren't you forgetting something????

Not to bust you out or anything

Of course! The matching guitar. Thanks JT.

**Scooter** · 03-07-2009, 07:13 PM

Here it is all set up and ready for the next rehearsal...

**Northern Redneck** · 03-07-2009, 07:42 PM

I cant believe you covered that beautiful finish.

**therocker** · 03-08-2009, 03:07 AM

Very impressive.

**kay-gee** · 03-08-2009, 07:07 AM

Way cool and the guitar too.

all the best...

**Scooter** · 03-08-2009, 09:07 AM

Here's a picture of Scott Rockenfield in the studio with his money drums.

Can you tell I'm a huge Queensryche fan?

**peach_tx** · 03-08-2009, 09:12 AM

That looks great Scooter!!!

**Impulse 101** · 03-08-2009, 12:15 PM

I was talking about the finger...

JT

PS If you're going to show off a guitar, show off the Carvin.

PPS Did you sell the Jellybean kit?

**Norske** · 03-08-2009, 04:51 PM

Very cool Scooter, and great job! I like the step by step walkthrough.....but as sick as those look, I really LOVE the Tamas!!

**Scooter** · 03-08-2009, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by Impulse 101

I was talking about the finger...

JT

PS If you're going to show off a guitar, show off the Carvin.

PPS Did you sell the Jellybean kit?

Yeah, well, uh...

I kinda sorta cut my finger when doing this resto. 6 stitches. Dumbass move while drilling out the name badges. Remember to REALLY clamp those badges down when drilling - the drill bit can bite in and spin the badge right into your flesh...

Oh, and here's the Carvin.

**pastor_bob** · 03-08-2009, 06:52 PM

Cool resto Scooter! Sorry to see that it came at a price. I like the finish on the 2 guitars too!

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