I'm giving myself a bit of rest by doing a less strenuous activity; Refinishing my drums.

I really enjoy playing and all, but what I enjoy even more is taking apart the instrument and working on it.

I finished my bass drum today, and I'm going to do all 3 toms tomorrow. Luckily, the snare is steel.

I did well, especially for a C student in woodshop.

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1984 Squier Contemporary Stratocaster
1986 Peavey Envoy 110
1967 Kingston Acoustic

I took an eight year break once and it was not good for my playing at all.
2 days however should not be a problem.

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I imagine 2 days might put a dent in my (lack of) abilities.

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1984 Squier Contemporary Stratocaster
1986 Peavey Envoy 110
1967 Kingston Acoustic

A short break won't degrade your level of playing either bit.Taking up drumming could really be beneficial to your timing and rhythm plus building up woodworking skills is of great advantage if you ever decide to take up guitar repair and refinishing.Good luck with refurbishing your drums,post pix when you get them finished.

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'65 Strat,65 Mustang,65 Jaguar,4 more Strats,3 vintage Vox guitars,5 Vox amps,'69 Bassman with a '68 2-15 Bassman cab,36 guitars total-15asst'd amps total,2 vintage '60s Hammond organs & a myriad of effects-with a few rare vintage ones.

I absolutely love drumming. I'm about 3 and a half months in now. Once I can record higher quality, I'm going to post backing tracks for people to play over. But that may be a long way away.

And I also LOVE fixing things. I've always been that way. To be honest, I consider the drums with the plain, black, vinyl to be broken. They look terrible with it.

And pics will come. I hope to have them done tomorrow evening. (if everything goes as planned)

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1984 Squier Contemporary Stratocaster
1986 Peavey Envoy 110
1967 Kingston Acoustic

Looks good. Look forward to seeing the complete set.

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2012 American Standard Precision V - Candy Cola Red
2012 Squier Vintage Modified Jazz V - Surf Green
2011 FCS Custom Classic Special Jazz Bass V - Violin Burst
1996 MIM Stratocaster HSS - Black
1975 Precision Bass - 3 Tone Sunburst

cool project James, enjoy your break, please post pics when you're done

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you can save the world with your guitar one love song at a time it's just better, more fun, easier with a fender solid body electric guitar or electric bass guitar.

Woke up late. time to get started.

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1984 Squier Contemporary Stratocaster
1986 Peavey Envoy 110
1967 Kingston Acoustic

Rack toms done.

Floor tom drying.

pics in a couple hours.

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1984 Squier Contemporary Stratocaster
1986 Peavey Envoy 110
1967 Kingston Acoustic

It looks like a fun project. Enjoy!

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"Today Atlantis, tomorrow the world!"

Finished.

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1984 Squier Contemporary Stratocaster
1986 Peavey Envoy 110
1967 Kingston Acoustic

yea, you guys are gonna hate me for not using resos.

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1984 Squier Contemporary Stratocaster
1986 Peavey Envoy 110
1967 Kingston Acoustic