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Trying to figure out the selling value of my vintage ludwig
check out ebay completed listings for an approximate auction price. A few sets and several orphan toms show up. Nice set. jim
13 years agoLittle help on an old Leedy.
If you soak that one lug in WD40 or PB Blaster, the busted screws should come out. My neighbor restored an old windmill years ago and reused all the...
13 years agoLittle help on an old Leedy.
I sanded lacquer finish off of an 80s Yamaha kit a few months back. Here's the post: http://vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=22100 I would...
13 years agoPossible to build something around these Leedy lugs?
Thanks for the replies- tubelugs: I like the idea of having the shell cut down, then building a 5x15 snare. Mike: That never occurred to me. But...
13 years agoBand members say the Supra is too LOUD!
Maybe it's our practice space, but the crack put out by my supra is loud. What (if anything) can be done to tone this thing down a bit? I'm using a...
13 years agoSound control
Moongel - often cut into very small bits placed on the head between tension rods. Felt strip on the base. jim
13 years agoLittle help on an old Leedy.
I would resist the urge to remove the paint quickly with some sort of chemical stripper. You don't want to upset the glue between the plies. If it w...
13 years agoVintage Ludwig set found at yard sale
You may just find that you have struck gold! That snare drum alone is worth a pretty penny. More pictures would be very helpful. Nice find. jim
13 years ago1965 Trixon Speedfire Kit *** FOR SALE
Very old thread... Anyone have a follow up or know what happened with this set? jim
13 years agoPossible to build something around these Leedy lugs?
I picked up a 12x15 inch marching snare which included 8 cool Leedy lugs. I'm not really interested in re-building the snare, but would rather use th...
13 years agoLittle help on an old Leedy.
I gotta ask: What on earth is printed on the head (4th picture). Looks like a vintage Rogers calfskin, but appears to read "Made in USA Daisy Drunk"...
13 years agoPictures-scans etc wanted
You might find what you are looking for using google books. This is not your regular google search. First navigate to google.com, then at the top of...
13 years agoFound Missing FANTASIA Snare!
I put a lowball bid on that drum and forgot about it. Very cool drum. To justify paying too much, I always say: "Take this dirty green stuff in exc...
13 years agoRhythm Ace Analog Drum Machine
Anybody know anything about vintage analog drum machines? Thanks jim http://annarbor.craigslist.org/msg/2533829622.html
13 years agoValue of Leedy Lugs?
Here's the previous sale - from June. Not sure what I will do with my lugs/drum, but this looks like another nice ebay score! jim
13 years ago