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My New/Vintage Ludwig 1938 drum set
That's the rare "Lyre" badge. I had a bass drum / snare student outfit with those badges. Pretty rare and only made for one year, 1937, according to t...
14 years agoIs a Dixie a Stencil?
Dixie drums were imported and, in addition to being a Pearl "stencil," were sold through Grossman Music Corporation back in the 60s and 70s. Their str...
14 years ago'66 Slingerland Six Lug Snare
The muffler has been removed. The top hoop and bottom hoop are the original COS sticksavers.
14 years ago'66 Slingerland Six Lug Snare
I purchased a '66 Slingerland snare from eBay a few months ago but it is just sitting on the shelf. Black/gold Niles badge, six lug, Rapid Strainer, m...
14 years ago1941 Leedy Broadway Standard
Up on eBay now: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220745601517&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1156
14 years agoSmoke Vistalites
So I drove 2 1/2 hours to find a cracked 13" drum and a bass drum that was not in round. I then drove back 2 1/2 hours. Lesson learned.
14 years agoSmoke Vistalites
I am going to check out a set of Vistalites tomorrow. 14x22 8x12 9x13 16x16 and LM400. Pointy B/O badges, 7 digit serials starting with 168xxxx. Incl...
14 years agoWhats rarer and more valuable?? Ludwig question
I would go with the black beauty. I think in this case it will be the more valuable of the two. :2Cents:
14 years agoNew to VDF, Have a question about a Vintage Ludwig Kit
Looks like a 20/12/14 Downbeat to me. I'd buy it for $1200. Great kit!
14 years agoSlingy Festival snare?
I have a very similar drum, eight lug, no lines in the shell with large round knob muffler, but it is actually a left over brass shell. Make sure to d...
14 years ago1941 Leedy Broadway Standard
Since I've taken the picture, I've cleaned the drum up a bit. The finish is in really nice shape. Unfortunately, several of the lug casings are cracke...
14 years agoGretsch Silver Sparkle Name Band Kit
Nobody asked about a rewrap, it's just been sitting in cases for years. I didn't get quite what I was asking for, but was able to do a cash deal outsi...
14 years ago1941 Leedy Broadway Standard
I picked this beauty up last night. Date stamp of 4108, 8 x 14 in yellowed WMP. Three point strainer, extended butt plate, double flanged COB stick ch...
14 years agoGretsch Silver Sparkle Name Band Kit
Bill, Thanks for the encouraging words. HOPEfully it sells. If not, I'm not in a big hurry. Testing the waters more or less and if I get a decent off...
14 years agoKit wanted with particular sizes
I just listed this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220721009890&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123#ht_21721wt_1139
14 years ago