Bringing a Vintage Fibes Snare Drum Back to Life

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Last year I traded 2 drum sets for an old chrome Fibes kit. As you all know, I've been converted into a fiberglass nerd... After showing that kit in a video a viewer reached out offering a matching snare, much like the one Buddy Rich used to use. Of course it wasn't in the best shape so I cleaned her up and installed an Indie throw off and butt plate to bring this vintage drum back to life. The bearing edges had some chips that needed repairing as well. After all, this Fibes snare turned out great and sounds great!
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  • @rdavidr
    @rdavidr4 жыл бұрын

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  • @Kris_P._Bey_Ken

    @Kris_P._Bey_Ken

    4 жыл бұрын

    What are the sizes on the whole kit? It Would be cool if you did a video with that snare with lower tunings and or different dampening items. Gels, wallet, tape etc.

  • @anderjl276ps

    @anderjl276ps

    4 жыл бұрын

    You can thin polyester resin with mek. Acetone in a pinch but mek works best up to 10%. 😀

  • @thatdudekyle5690

    @thatdudekyle5690

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have a 30 inch vintage Ludwig kick drum for sale, its a perfect project drum! I’d love to see it make it onto one of your videos. Is it something you might be interested in?

  • @justacasualperson9960
    @justacasualperson99604 жыл бұрын

    Anybody else see the vox kit in back

  • @joestarr05

    @joestarr05

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yup.

  • @jacobcooperlong

    @jacobcooperlong

    4 жыл бұрын

    Was about to write about what looks like a telestar I saw in the back. Excited to hopefully hear about that from David soon!

  • @rdavidr

    @rdavidr

    4 жыл бұрын

    had to tease you all a little 😉

  • @joshcheee8659

    @joshcheee8659

    4 жыл бұрын

    rdavidr alright dave

  • @abarragan2973

    @abarragan2973

    4 жыл бұрын

    rdavidr I have so many questions

  • @samwarby6796
    @samwarby67964 жыл бұрын

    The drum lord has posted once again

  • @luisaucedo

    @luisaucedo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mmmm yas delicious

  • @jacopocasati240

    @jacopocasati240

    4 жыл бұрын

    The CEO of drums must be like:

  • @happydrum
    @happydrum Жыл бұрын

    I am the new owner and just wanted to say thanks for all tender lovin’ care you gave the drum!

  • @rdavidr

    @rdavidr

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice! Super cool to hear from you, usually a drum goes out the door and I have no idea who it goes to haha. I know youll put it to good use!

  • @stromghouls
    @stromghouls2 жыл бұрын

    the fibes 5.5x14 fiberglass with chrome wrap was buddy rich favorite snare drum. he played one even if he was endorsing other drums. they are rare and very awesome snare drums.

  • @samcook1545
    @samcook15454 жыл бұрын

    Does my heart good to see that snare restored!Beautiful!

  • @drumsNstuff79
    @drumsNstuff792 жыл бұрын

    Have you ever heard the Buddy Rich Fibes story? Bob Grauso had made himself a nice fiberglass snare drum in the early sixties and was friends with Buddy Rich. He proudly showed him that drum and let him play it. Buddy fell in love with it and had to have it and in his brash style had to have it NOW. But there was one problem. He was endorsing Rogers drums and couldn't really play anything else under his agreement. So Bob gave him the fiberglass shell and re-drilled it for Rogers hardware from one of Buddy's snares. He then wrapped it in chrome wrap (like yours) and Buddy happily played it. He liked that it had no dead spots. Plus it looked like a Rodgers so Buddy could secretly use it. After awhile the sales rep for Rodgers though found out, flipped out, and gave Buddy a very stern talking down to. So Buddy stopped using it and eventually gave it away with a kit he played with Tony Bennett. The drum was badged G&M for Bob and his partner. Bob Grauso and John Morena then started their own company, Fibes. They later sold it to Martin guitars although Bob still ran it under their ownership. So they had a drum that Buddy Rich was playing but nobody knew it was theirs! Once word got out they had a nice business.

  • @edgarblumenfeld9479
    @edgarblumenfeld94794 жыл бұрын

    Your playing has gotten a lot better!

  • @1955DavidH
    @1955DavidH4 жыл бұрын

    I loved the Fibes strainer of my 1970 clear fibes kit. Never had a problem.

  • @drummaman1
    @drummaman12 жыл бұрын

    One of the best snares I ever had the pleasure of playing was a Fibes 5.5x14 fiberglass. It was at a practice studio. Sounded so good with the oldest, most beat up coated Amb head this side of the Mississippi, I wanted to steal that drum. Good that I came to my senses and did not commit a crime that day.

  • @Shanehuff1971
    @Shanehuff19714 жыл бұрын

    Love that snare sound. Like a popie snare.

  • @ask_me_about_sharks
    @ask_me_about_sharks4 жыл бұрын

    Favorite part of all these videos is watching the progression of your playing at the end. 👍

  • @starshiplazyboy475
    @starshiplazyboy4752 жыл бұрын

    That snare sounds mean as hell. No wonder Buddy Rich used to use those things.

  • @stonecreek9435
    @stonecreek94354 жыл бұрын

    hey david! maybe you can do a whole video on rim straightening, would be cool and informative

  • @MhCamillo

    @MhCamillo

    4 жыл бұрын

    he already done it :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/X32JqtGgiLS4lJM.html

  • @stonecreek9435

    @stonecreek9435

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MhCamillo owh nice! Thanks👍🏻

  • @mixingdude
    @mixingdude3 жыл бұрын

    Great video brother. Seriously great. I restored what is now my pride and joy '65 Ludwig Model 400. The drum can do any tuning. It was covered in rust and pitting. And now it's great. My process was not nearly as thorough as you get. You get it all on video, edit it nicely, play beautifully, record and mix yourself professionally, and tell a good story. People have no idea how much work and skill goes into this. Thanks for doing it, man!

  • @rasslebaby
    @rasslebaby2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve always had a soft spot for fiberglass drums. The snares sound absolutely awesome.

  • @chrisrowe6835
    @chrisrowe68354 жыл бұрын

    Those Inde throws/butt plates are showing up EVERYWHERE and I LOVE IT. That company is about to take off so hard if they haven't already

  • @hippydippy
    @hippydippy11 ай бұрын

    Sweet! I've always loved Fibe's Lugs. They are so stylist & beautiful. Also love the old Roger's Lugs as well.

  • @craigstrickland1572
    @craigstrickland15724 жыл бұрын

    The Dr is in. I got a fever and the only prescrip is more cowbell!!! Kit sounds better than I expected for a fiberglass kit.

  • @patflat456
    @patflat4564 жыл бұрын

    Sprinkle baking soda into the wet super glue and it creates a super strong, sandable, almost plastic like substance. It's a trick as old as the hills, though I never knew about it until I saw someone do it on youtube. No joke, try it. I've rebuilt areas on projects where entire chunks of material were gone with this technique. The bearing edges on this drum would be perfect.

  • @BEElaine1008
    @BEElaine10084 жыл бұрын

    I am very impressed with the care and detail you put into this 🥁

  • @brent3760
    @brent3760 Жыл бұрын

    Biddy Rich used a Fines snare for quite a while. He loved it!!!

  • @BurgeyMusic
    @BurgeyMusic4 жыл бұрын

    Holy crap! Dave has Evans heads on his kit for once!😱

  • @joestarr05

    @joestarr05

    4 жыл бұрын

    He used Evans before.

  • @BurgeyMusic

    @BurgeyMusic

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@joestarr05 true, but not very often lol

  • @vincentbuonora8477
    @vincentbuonora84774 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson in craftsmanship. ...like the jazz piano in the background.

  • @MrBrombomb
    @MrBrombomb4 жыл бұрын

    My first kit was a 1970s Fibes Crystalite with Ludwig mounting hardware & a Maxwin by Pearl snare ( which I still have & use). It consisted of a 12” X 8” rack Tom, a 14” X 14” floor Tom, & an 18” X 16” bass drum. The heads that made the toms sound best were Remo Clear Pinstripes on top & Clear Ambassadors on the bottom. The bass drum had an Evans EQ1 on the resonant side & a an Evans EMAD on the kick side. I ended up trading this drum kit for my 1980s Pearl Export , which I still have and use. Phibes kits sound great, and so does yours.

  • @Justamedic77
    @Justamedic774 жыл бұрын

    I like using two part epoxy for those type of repairs. Plenty of work time, easy to work with, and very durable when it sets up.

  • @evanowens5321
    @evanowens53214 жыл бұрын

    How are not at 1 million? I love these videos, and everyone in my high school drumline watches you. On the way to our marching competition last season, me and my section leader were watching your videos, all of them kept us entertained for the almost 4 hour bus ride we had!!! Thank you, and I entered the giveaway!!!!! Your drums sound so damn good man!!!!!!

  • @that-avr-drummer
    @that-avr-drummer4 жыл бұрын

    There's just something so satisfying about your "Back to life" vids....love 'em!!

  • @claudeabraham2347
    @claudeabraham23474 жыл бұрын

    Sounds great! I have a Fibes snare I bought in 1978. Absolutely love it!

  • @ryanwilson5782
    @ryanwilson57824 жыл бұрын

    That may just be may new favorite kit of yours

  • @kaedendigi5733
    @kaedendigi57333 жыл бұрын

    4:29 the “rim expander 8000” TM had me dying

  • @jeffsmith3743
    @jeffsmith37434 жыл бұрын

    The solo in the middle was quite tasty!

  • @Necrocous
    @Necrocous4 жыл бұрын

    The throw off looks killer on that drum.

  • @TheCymbalProject
    @TheCymbalProject4 жыл бұрын

    Fibes! one of the first kits I ever played.

  • @timbit2006
    @timbit2006 Жыл бұрын

    I just picked one of these up for 80 Canadian pesos, I'm glad to see you have a video on restoring one!

  • @DrumAttic
    @DrumAttic4 жыл бұрын

    Discovered your channel via Stephen Taylor's. This is the first video I've checked out and I love it. I'm not really good at fixing anything lol but I loved watching it come together! And you're drumming is outstanding!

  • @rdavidr

    @rdavidr

    4 жыл бұрын

    Welcome aboard! haha

  • @joesantamaria5874
    @joesantamaria5874 Жыл бұрын

    A LOT of clever use of tools here.

  • @MegaVince09
    @MegaVince093 жыл бұрын

    Nice craftsmanship! This is the kind of video I like...

  • @niklasharvell321
    @niklasharvell3214 жыл бұрын

    Yess! These are the videos I’ve missed so much!

  • @zach_mizzi
    @zach_mizzi4 жыл бұрын

    So pleasing to watch, well done on bringing back this drum to life.

  • @yrussq
    @yrussq4 жыл бұрын

    Wasn't amazed until you put out the kit that looked really nice! Especially that dull shine tom 9:36. But then the sound of the snare 10:30 made everything just irrelevant. Fcking gorgeous! Wow!

  • @atoms12123
    @atoms121234 жыл бұрын

    If you're investing in an ultra sonic you should also look into a vibratory tumbler! They make cleaning lugs, throw-offs, tension rods, claws, etc so easy.

  • @willmurray222
    @willmurray2222 жыл бұрын

    Love the Fibes snare.

  • @luvmedrums4057
    @luvmedrums40574 жыл бұрын

    Yesssss! The Rim Expander 8000's my good man!

  • @JonasWhatley
    @JonasWhatley4 жыл бұрын

    Man, i'm really liking the style of these videos.. It's been really cool seeing how much your channel has grown and how great the videos are becoming. Keep up the good work!

  • @tomtomkapow
    @tomtomkapow4 жыл бұрын

    The SFT throwoff is very usable, albeit hard to find parts for. I like the design because it drops the wires completely off the reso headwithout losing tension, instead of just letting them hang loose. Puresound makes replacement wires for the 14 in snare. I have two acrylic "crystalite" snares, one with the original wires and one with the Puresound replacements. I previously owned a 10 x 14 marching snare from Corders (the company that bought Fibes). It had a weird SFT throwoff that used cat-gut wires. Sounding crazy good though. I'm glad to see you finally getting around to working with the Fibes stuff. Let's see that whole kit you got laying around somewheres!

  • @tomtomkapow

    @tomtomkapow

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ha! I posted before the end. That's a beast kit, man! Nothing sounds quite like a Fibes.

  • @JailDoctor1
    @JailDoctor14 жыл бұрын

    damn, Dude. I had no idea you could ROCK. Great rebuild. Under earphpnes they sound near perfect.

  • @mdrmrgrl9622
    @mdrmrgrl96224 жыл бұрын

    Fibes has always had the best looking chrome kits! Nicely done!!😊

  • @marischein2139
    @marischein21394 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are something else, super well produced, insanely creative, you are the best!

  • @two-eyesmckay1400
    @two-eyesmckay14004 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful job

  • @edmundbarrington6737
    @edmundbarrington67374 жыл бұрын

    Ron Swanson of drums right here.

  • @jayuihlein1664
    @jayuihlein16643 жыл бұрын

    Impressive work. Very cool.Thank you.

  • @marcojazzdrum
    @marcojazzdrum4 жыл бұрын

    KILLER!!! amazing Drum Sound!!!

  • @drumjedi5301
    @drumjedi53014 жыл бұрын

    #1: That snare looks fantastic, and sounds great! #2: That drum set sounds waaaaaaaay better than I was expecting. Bro, seriously, those sound really good. #3) That was easily one of the tastiest track/drum solos you've posted. Niiiice, dude. Keep it up!

  • @gillesrichard2228
    @gillesrichard22284 жыл бұрын

    I really like the sound of those drums. Different than anything I have heard before. As always, a great video!

  • @arturofrijolhernandez7819
    @arturofrijolhernandez78194 жыл бұрын

    That snare sound's so killer!!🥁🥁🔥🔥

  • @markpaquette2909
    @markpaquette29094 жыл бұрын

    That is one awesome sounding snare!

  • @_CH33ky
    @_CH33ky4 жыл бұрын

    Your videos like this are super helpful thank you 😐

  • @sleepwhenimdead9667
    @sleepwhenimdead96674 жыл бұрын

    That kit sounds AMAZING

  • @tannertravis4455
    @tannertravis44554 жыл бұрын

    That whole kit sounds phenomenal.

  • @mightyV444
    @mightyV4444 жыл бұрын

    The whole kit is amazing and the snare sound in particular; Great job! :-)

  • @JayPlaysDrumsTx
    @JayPlaysDrumsTx4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting again! I needed another drum video.

  • @areyoulying4937
    @areyoulying49374 жыл бұрын

    Sweet kit!

  • @YHRS
    @YHRS4 жыл бұрын

    You've outdone yourself with both the demo track and the restoration. Well done!

  • @alanduncan1980
    @alanduncan19804 жыл бұрын

    Been there, done that. I was waiting a long time for one of the SFT strainers to come up for sale. I basically had the shell and the lugs. I had to find the strainer, butt plate and the original hoops. Got there in the end. After all that I decided to sell it. I wasn't crazy about the sound. It was too "snappy" or something. Good snare for a snare drumming, rudiment type stuff. Mine was the acrylic shell.

  • @ArtoPeltomaa
    @ArtoPeltomaa4 жыл бұрын

    That sounded great!

  • @ferrernic
    @ferrernic4 жыл бұрын

    wow great job! and sounds amazing!

  • @cbenson23
    @cbenson233 жыл бұрын

    Nice job on the snare. The kit sounds great!

  • @kylewagoner
    @kylewagoner4 жыл бұрын

    Love this drum set. Looks and sounds awesome.

  • @FernandoLemusDrums
    @FernandoLemusDrums4 жыл бұрын

    Dude I love the way it came out, and sounds! Super distinct and has tons of character

  • @billnicholas1381
    @billnicholas13814 жыл бұрын

    Great job. Set sounds great

  • @regispresser6149
    @regispresser61494 жыл бұрын

    Wow! You are "the guy" ! Great work and sound!

  • @charliefogle6755
    @charliefogle67554 жыл бұрын

    i love how the whole kit sounds, makes me really want a fiber glass kit

  • @mohdamiruddinsulaiman1383
    @mohdamiruddinsulaiman13834 жыл бұрын

    Nice Work Man!! I love this kind of videos!

  • @donotpokethefro
    @donotpokethefro4 жыл бұрын

    Damn dude! Best sounding kit I've heard from you so far! Snare sounds great, but so does that kick and those beefy ass toms! Keep up the great work!

  • @roomdog40
    @roomdog404 жыл бұрын

    Those drums sound great and your chops are killer.

  • @islyrical
    @islyrical4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing restoration and playing man!

  • @RickMichaelis63
    @RickMichaelis634 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the Sweetwater tip

  • @redpoint6870
    @redpoint68704 жыл бұрын

    I was needing some more attack on my bass drum and I remembered your "triggered kick trick". Game changer, thanks Dude!!

  • @mike__durrett
    @mike__durrett4 жыл бұрын

    I really dig the song playalong with the demo! I'd love more of those in future videos.

  • @nairbas392
    @nairbas3924 жыл бұрын

    I’ve always wanted a Fibes. I know Buddy used to use one in the late 60’s and early 70’s. You got the full kit too? Wow. Amazing stuff man.

  • @kurtpatterson1296

    @kurtpatterson1296

    2 жыл бұрын

    Check out Billy Cobham with Mahavishnu Orchestra live.He uses the clear acrylic double bass kit.

  • @nairbas392

    @nairbas392

    Жыл бұрын

    Update. I was able to get one. Love it

  • @garemo2012
    @garemo20124 жыл бұрын

    Mix Dawn dish soap and vinegar for a good degreaser. Soak parts for 10 min. Works awesome. Also F -11 spray cleaner polishes all finishes. I use it on the whole kit and hardware.

  • @greatjobsam
    @greatjobsam4 жыл бұрын

    This video was so satisfying and relaxing at the same time.

  • @dye182
    @dye1824 жыл бұрын

    Great sounding kit

  • @courtbeall7768
    @courtbeall77683 жыл бұрын

    I have that snare and adore it.

  • @llman03
    @llman034 жыл бұрын

    The rim expander is 👌

  • @macnicholson_
    @macnicholson_4 жыл бұрын

    anyone else think the main riff of the song at the end sounds like “Cochise” by Audioslave?

  • @forbesb

    @forbesb

    4 жыл бұрын

    YES!!!

  • @zanemassey1116
    @zanemassey11164 жыл бұрын

    Ayye I see that vox bass drum in the back! Can't wait for that video 😄!

  • @pwhite102
    @pwhite1024 жыл бұрын

    It sounds greats! Its like that gross pang wood snares can get but like it all works together to sound great!

  • @garyfaul8754
    @garyfaul87544 жыл бұрын

    Never disappointed and always impressed. 👏

  • @the6ig6adwolf
    @the6ig6adwolf4 жыл бұрын

    The drum break was sick!!

  • @TheAntonioBrand
    @TheAntonioBrand4 жыл бұрын

    Dave using Evans?! Never thought I'd see the day. 😂 Edit: I know he's used them before lol

  • @hammarn

    @hammarn

    4 жыл бұрын

    Idk why but i think evans is better than remo

  • @codesent2125

    @codesent2125

    4 жыл бұрын

    I know right! Evans?! Whaaat lol

  • @drums4jesus71
    @drums4jesus713 жыл бұрын

    12:27 I love this groove🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @robinjensen3672
    @robinjensen36724 жыл бұрын

    No wonder it was Buddy Rich's favourite snaredrum for a long time...I really like the sound of the kick to...😎

  • @emilianopizarro689
    @emilianopizarro6894 жыл бұрын

    Damn! That sounds great!!

  • @dannylugojr3428
    @dannylugojr34284 жыл бұрын

    For a fiberglass kit, it sounds pretty good !

  • @1955DavidH
    @1955DavidH3 жыл бұрын

    I liked the strainer on my clear Fibes clear snare.

  • @MrBrombomb
    @MrBrombomb4 жыл бұрын

    That snare sounds amazing.

  • @timpaultom405
    @timpaultom4054 жыл бұрын

    These videos are always so entertaining

  • @tacotacohangat4337
    @tacotacohangat43374 жыл бұрын

    This is Gold!

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