It's all about vintage drums and the collectors who save them... Projects and Restorations Jim Assembles another  Whacky Set from lots of orphans and pieces Jim Messina’s Vintage Drums Talk.com Welcome to PLACEHOLDER FOR JIM’S INTRODUCTORY VIDEO FOR PROJECTS AND RESTORATIONS  PAGE I am fascinated by the craftsmanship and quality of vintage drums. Like many collectors, I have a small shop and         work on projects and restorations of these fine instruments. Here are some of my and friends’ work. The best way to communicate with Jim is via E-mail to: savoldi1@aol.com Jim Restores A Set of vintage North Drums Jim Restores a 1940’s Vintage Slingerland Radio King Snare Jim Restores a Vintage WFL Buddy Rich Classic Snare Drum Jim Restores a 1926 Slingerland Snare Drum "Chick Chase" Supersensitive Restoration  Courtesy:Ted Scott Click on the screen below to view a greeting from Jim 1940’s Vintage Slingerland Radio King Snare Update Jim Restores a 1930’s Ludwig & Ludwig Drum Set Jim Restores a 1927 Ludwig & Ludwig Trap Stand Jim Assembles a Whacky Set Gold Sparkle Set of Slingerlands, etc. Jim Restores a Blue Ludwig Vistalite Set Jim Restores a Red Sparkle Rogers Set Jim Restores a 50’s Vintage WFL Set (Buddy Rich Classic Set) 1969 Slingerland Silver Sparkle Kit Update to 1930’s Restoration of L&L Bass Drum (click here to see original video below) This item is available for purchase. Click here for more information. Update: Red Rogers Set Restoration Complete! 1971 Gretsch Moonglow Project Begins 1971 Gretsch Moonglow Project Update 1968 Ludwig Oyster Blue Project Begins 1967 Ludwig Oyster Blue Project Update Jim gets the phone call and tries his hand at Vintage Drums “Pickers”!