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Dating a Ludwig Shell
If there's a badge on the drum, the serial number (or no serial number) will help to date it. https://www.ludwig-drums.com/en-us/ludwig/serial-guide h...
7 years agoBut is it selling?
Interesting topic. I'm curious how many younger 20/30-somethings are entering the vintage drum market today, as opposed to twenty, thirty, forty year...
7 years ago‘20’s -‘30’s Ludwig Leedy for sale on CL
Wrong side of the country for me. Not really my cup of tea either, but those are some nice project shells for that price.
7 years ago1941 Swing Sensation "Top Hat and Cane"
This is like finding the master reel of Robert Johnson's 30th song hidden in someone's utility closet. What an incredible find. I hope the family ha...
7 years agoMonster Fibes kit on CL
There's a nice 5 piece Zickos kit that I've had my eye on in southern NH as well. Missing a handful of clips and rods, but otherwise a very nice kit....
7 years agoKent drums year made
Here's a pretty good write up on the history of Kent Drums. It might give you an idea of when your drums were made. http://www.coopersvintagedrums....
7 years agoTribute Drum
Wow, that looks fantastic! My Dad was Navy in the late 50's, early 60's. He joined because he wanted to get out of his small town and sail around th...
7 years agoFavorite Bass Drum sound/recording?
John Bonham, Since I've Been Loving You, even with the Squeak King. His drums sound fat and full on that one. This was the first song recorded for L...
7 years agoW&A 'Big Blue' on ebay
Well shoot, I hope you get a heck of a lot more than 2 grand for it. We don't know each other, but I've been a visitor to VDF for quite a while and y...
7 years agoeBay item #263547826346
The seller's other items for sale are old wrenches, pottery, and a clock radio. Just another garage sale scavenger who doesn't know anything about dru...
7 years agoRequesting Opinions on Snare Colors
Not for nothing, but a Black Beauty would look phenomenal with this kit.
7 years agoThat modern kit must have
I would absolutely love a cherry inlay Craviotto kit, or a cherry/walnut hybrid like this one. I'd also love a weekend alone on a tropical island wit...
7 years agoExtra holes in leedy tom
I'm definitely not an expert, but if the mount is going to cover the holes, I would leave it well enough alone. If they will be exposed, then I'd wan...
7 years agoCar wax on wrapped finishes?
I've always used Dawn in warm water on my wraps and Lemon Pledge on my lacquer shells and hardware. I've never used any other cleaners or waxes, and...
7 years agoLudwig silver spakle a ginger ale thing??
From DownTownFarmer...
7 years ago