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Is this a Ludwig set?
Maybe the original owner didn't like the look of the badges. Many folks don't think about the resale value of a new kit and they sometimes do things l...
16 years ago1957 WFL kit
Outstanding - I think that this is one of the best things that could happen to a vintage, obviously well loved, drum kit. What a lucky guy you are!
16 years agoSlingerland 14" X 14" Floor Tom - 1960's
How about a link to that auction!!
16 years ago1968 Ludwig Black Pearl Drum set
Um... heck yes. Pictures would be great as well as drum sizes, color, etc...
16 years ago1965 Rogers BR w/WMP Dynasonic
um... wow. Incredible kit Tommyp. I've always loved the WMP wrap, even when I was a young rock-n-roller. To chime in on the ol' HiHat mix and match s...
16 years agoKit ID, please.
The lugs look like Rogers or Rogers knock-offs. My guess is they are NOT Rogers, judging from the tom mount on the kick. It looks like Pearl's attempt...
17 years agoLudwig snare project - before and after
Cool project snare! I do the same things when I come across abandoned shells. Can't help you on the lugs though - I'm not a Ludwig Guy. Check out the...
17 years agoTraditional Grip vs. Matched Grip.. OPINIONS??
Or to put it another way... That's complete bull! Grip has NOTHING to do with swing, feel, groove or whatever you call it. I've also tried trad. gri...
17 years agoTraditional Grip vs. Matched Grip.. OPINIONS??
I'm going to have to go ahead and say yes. Vintage drums will sound great with either grip. Not to toot my own horn here, but one of the best complim...
17 years agoHow did they do that Marble Lacquer finish?
The finish is actually marble. They would slice up marble blocks into very thin sheets, then run them through a steam machine, which made the marble m...
17 years agoNew guy With a an ID question
I'm sorry Pete... but I hate you. Oh man, major score there!!! Congrats on that one. I would say yes to the Gold Satin Flame finish - Looks like it...
17 years agoNew guy With a an ID question
The picture is pretty small and low res. They could be Slingerland, as it looks like an oval shaped badge. Problem is, many japanese drums also had ov...
17 years agoVintage drum heads - Worth anything?
Just did some more research and found out that the Encore By Remo head is a cheapie, crimped hoop head. Not vintage and likely not worth the time and...
17 years agoVintage drum heads - Worth anything?
Hey O-Lugs! Thanks for the reply. It's a funny item. I've looked on ebay just to try and get a ballpark, but it's hard to really gauge what an old hea...
17 years agoVintage drum heads - Worth anything?
I don't think this topic has been covered before, so I'll jump right in. I'm moving house in a week so I've been going through all of my drum stuff, p...
17 years ago