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Slingerland Set Found: Opinions Please
I agree that there is not any room left flipping the kit,but selling off the tom and a stand or two would make it a really good deal as a keeper.The p...
7 years agoBruno Conquerer Stainless Steel Kit
Very cool looking,both kits. Interesting that there is no cut out on the lugs,but there appears to be no splay of the t rods,are there spacers on the...
7 years agoWhat is a good price for this vintage Rogers set??
If that kit had all the boxes,original sales receipts and was essentially new old stock I would say he could get 4000.00 for it. I would guess that m...
7 years agoPA Area - Possibly Interesting Drum Sale
Or maybe the doting owner/collector wanted to provide his snare drums with comfortable sleeping arrangements?
7 years agoJapanese Star 1963-65 need help!
Welcome to the forum. Nice looking kit there,I like the longer throw off arm that extends above the rim on the snare,makes it easy to switch from sna...
7 years agoConfused about Ludwig ply construction
Let's see if I can add to the confusion.I have owned a few of the 4 ply and 6 ply Luddy unimold/non re ringed shells and this is what I have found. I...
7 years agoLate 70's
In 1977 the american companies were starting to feel the pressure of the Japanese foray into Pro and mid level drums.I remember seeing the Tama Supers...
8 years agoUpgrading My 60's Pyramid/Star Drum Kit
Here is my advice based on what you are trying to do. I would leave the kit as is,because, 1. The vintage MIJ kits that are worth the most money are...
8 years agoHelp me value this restored Rogers
Nice and unique looking players kit,I think the price is really good. Looks a lot like Ludwigs Cherry red finish from the late 80's early 90's Can o...
8 years agoOpinions on "70's Ludwigs" price
From pics looks like late 70's 6 ply to me,with a later tom holder possibly. I don't recognize the BD spurs,but I am not an expert on this era Ludwigs...
8 years agoThe cost of restoring our vintage drums!
I did a couple of resto's mid late 90's,back then parts could be found for a lot less,when the internet/ ebay hit it seems like parts became much more...
8 years agoWhat Ludwigs are these
If that rubber stripping was on there instead of the bottom rims that is interesting for sure ,and the first time I have seen it.Of course in the 70'...
8 years ago"Rare" Hikari drum kit
I thought I had seen that Lug,or that little starry looking thing. Interesting that the grain on the inside looks horizontal,rather than vertical lik...
8 years agoWhat Ludwigs are these
As you get older you may come to appreciate the Luddy flat base stands.Vintage guys like them,you could probably get you 100 bux or close to it back b...
8 years agoNew here, with old 1970 Ludwigs.
Experimenting with BD heads can get pricey for sure. Couple of thoughts on Bowling ball finish. There is a section in Rob Cook's Ludwig book on the...
8 years ago