Help Finding 24" Hoops w/Inlay

[vbdrummer]

Have been working for a year on a vintage Ludwig restoration - 50s rack and floor but had to use a 70s kick. I have them finished in WMP, but am in need of two 24" bass drum hoops with inlay to complete the project. Been striking out on eBay or maybe I am just too cheap and don't want to drop another 100 bucks. Any suggestions on finding something would be greatly appreciated. I will post more pics when she is finished, but here is a sample. Thanks in advance.

[mrjoshfryer]

Go to precision drums and you can order raw hoops with inlays. If you want a natural look just spray lacquer them (cost like 10$) or you can paint them black. Black will look like the original hoops.

[marknu1]

Regardless, the unfinished 24" hoops with inlay grooves from Precision Drum will still run over $100 after shipping. And the wrap inlays themselves would cost extra. Sounds like you might just have to bite the bullet.

[*_*Drumfreax*_*]

Bicycle rim? How much inginuity are you willing to sustitute for money?

[vbdrummer]

That's what I was afraid of. Looks like I gotta bite the bullet. Already bought a pair of cheap metal ones but they were chrome and it's flaking off. Not even sure I can repaint them. Just want to git r done!

[FreDrummer]

Not sure just how cheap you were expecting to get them for...there was a pair of old Ludwig hoops that sold on ebay a few days ago for $39 (albeit with $35 shipping). Looks like the "cost of entry" to this endeavor will take from $75 - 130 with shipping. Kinda makes the brand new ones from Precision not look so bad...

Great job on the wrap, BTW!!!

[*_*Drumfreax*_*]

That's what I was afraid of. Looks like I gotta bite the bullet. Already bought a pair of cheap metal ones but they were chrome and it's flaking off. Not even sure I can repaint them. Just want to git r done!

I'd say repaint those. Sand off the chrome (or chemical strip it), prime'er, then paint.

[chilledbongo]

you'd be hard pressed to find a pair of 24 inch hoops for less thna 100, so i say buy some new ones and add the inlay yourself...

if you buy them w inlay there already, then your cost goes up, but you can get raw hoops with the inlay channel and then just order seperate inlay strips and glue them on....that's what i did with the original ludwig hoops i had....

instead of spray paint black. i put on several coats of black stain...looks a lot better and won't chip off like spray paint,,,,just fyi...here's a pic of the stained hoops:

[FreDrummer]

instead of spray paint black. i put on several coats of black stain...looks a lot better and won't chip off like spray paint

Nice!!! Great idea! Did you lacquer over the black stain?

[chilledbongo]

Nice!!! Great idea! Did you lacquer over the black stain?

no, but that's an excellent idea for more protection. or use some spray poly over the stain.