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My '71 Ludwig "Big Beat" / "Hollywood" kit
Thanks to the many knowledgable, generous and kind folks around here, over the last month I've been able to bring a kit I bought as basically junk 25...
16 years agoPearl snare ID?
This snare came with the beat up Ludwig set I bought maybe 25 years ago. At the time I thought it seemed like a pretty good snare, but I was a neophy...
16 years ago1971 Ludwig question
Thanks guys! So...if I set up my '71 silver sparkle kit (which has 12" and 13" rack toms) with Atlas stands, it's a legitimate "Big Beat" kit, and wi...
16 years ago1971 Ludwig question
What's the difference between a Ludwig "Big Beat" and a "Hollywood" set? Looking at the Ludwig catalog (http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/ludwig_drumse...
16 years agoHow Do You Restore A Speed King
Hi All, Thought I'd share this helpful hint about removing Speed King grease caps with fellow Speed King owners. I recently picked up my first Spee...
16 years agoLudwig Speed King grease cap?
I've found a place that has these grease caps and bought a couple, so my initial post can now be disregarded. But an FYI for anyone else who might...
16 years agoLudwig Speed King grease cap?
Hi All, I'm in need of one Ludwig Speed King grease cap to complete my fix-up of an older SK pedal. Please PM me if you've got a spare you'd sell for...
16 years agoDating Ludwig Speed King pedals?
Hmmm...as I look around for more info and find none, I wonder: did this pedal change at all over the 60 years or so they've been around? Most of the...
16 years agoDating Ludwig Speed King pedals?
Is there a page or a thread somewhere that describes how to determine the age of Ludwig Speed King pedals? This has probably been covered here somewh...
16 years ago22" BD head w/ '70s Ludwig logo
Thanks mcjnic, I appreciate the quick reply! Unfortunately, I should have specified, I'm looking for a white head too. No head to trade either - I'm...
16 years ago22" BD head w/ '70s Ludwig logo
It seems odd, but no one seems to have these heads with the big '70s style Ludwig logo in stock. Everywhere I've looked has them on backorder. I'd l...
16 years agoAny idea what this tom is...
...besides junk? :) I had to take it as part of a deal for something else. The wrap doesn't look quite so bad in person, and I suppose it's too nice...
16 years agoCan anyone ID these drums?
They're being advertised as a "vintage Ludwig" bass, tom and snare, but I have my doubts... :) Scott
16 years agoCan anyone ID these 2 snare stands?
From Ludwig-dude...
16 years agoCan anyone ID these 2 snare stands?
I don't see any identifying marks on either of them. Thanks. Scott
16 years ago