VITALIZER DRUMS is proud to offer professional restoration service for your vintage Ludwig or WFL Chicago Speed King pedal or modern Ludwig Monroe Speed King pedal (model #: L-201). 

all pedals are meticulously restored with respect given to preserving original, factory condition while also implementing practical modifications to allow for reliable contemporary use.  all modifications are reversible. 

once you place your restoration order, please mail your item(s) to: 

VITALIZER DRUMS
108 Payne Ave. 
Pocomoke City, MD 21851

if you’d like, please include a sheet of paper with any details about you & your pedal &/or special requests.  if you are paying by check or money order please make it out to: Vincent Leef

because of the variable nature of operating all aspects of this business as well as fluctuating demand, wait times may occasionally be delayed by several weeks or more.  i make every effort to keep wait times as low as possible but do occasionally become “backlogged”, meaning i have 15 or more orders in the queue ahead of orders placed at that time.  all orders are completed in the order in which they are received.

if you have any questions about a past, current or future service pedal or have any special requests please contact Vincent directly at: (443) 880-5789 or vitalizerdrums@gmail.com

"STANDARD"
restoration & modifications only (no refinishing)

"RELIC"
restoration, modifications, cleaning & mirror polishing

"SUPER"
restoration, modifications, cleaning, mirror polishing & powdercoating (any color available) 

how the process works:
1. you add the desired service(s) to the cart and complete checkout
2. you ship your item(s) to us
3. we perform the selected restoration service 
4. we ship your restored item(s) back to you

current turnaround time:
10–12 weeks*

restoration:

complete respectful disassembly & inspection.  variation and build date determined.  removal of 100% of old grease, goo, crust, grime & slime.  original ludwig ball bearings cleaned in a heated ultrasonic cleaner with polyphonic’s proprietary solution.  selected parts reshaped, modified, repaired or replaced (as necessary).  internal parts tumble blasted.  all threads chased and lubricated for easy adjustment.  final inspection of all parts. lubrication with synthetic teflon-based grease.  reassembly, adjustment, tuning & play testing.  finished pedals are metal stamped with the pedal #, date restored & variation (this can be omitted by request). 

 

modifications:

the following proprietary modifications eliminate all side-to-side movement & all metal-to-metal contact greatly reducing squeaks & rattles while mitigating existing wear and damage:

 

+ mod #01; heel-plate rod

+ mod #02; rocker rod & link

+ mod #03; link to footboard

+ mod #04; floorplate to tower

 

refinishing: 

footboard, rocker, link, toe clamp, grease caps, spring-adjustment screws, t-screws, flat spring &  heel-plate washer polished to a real mirror finish. 

tower and floorplate refinished with an ultra-durable color, gloss & texture matched powdercoated finish (“SUPER” only)

your satisfaction and your pedal are guaranteed for life!

* this time estimate is approximate and actual time may be longer or shorter depending on individual circumstances
* you will be notified of any additional cost before proceeding