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Favorite Ludwig finish?
1. Gold Sparkle (own 1963 kit) 2. Blue VistaLite (if I had room) 3. WMP (if I had more room) 4. I'm with Purdie S...I like 'um all, [SIZE="1"](except...
13 years agoEarly 60's WMP Ludwigs
That aged (mellowed) WMP gets me every time! Beautiful kit!
13 years agoIt's the show off your Ludwigs thread...post them if you've got them!
VDF folks have some beautiful drums. I'm proud to be a member. (VM2000 I love that 40's Ludwig & Ludwig WMP kit...sweet!)
13 years agoCut-down 1960's WFL Marching Snare
Great looking snare! I've been considering a similar project. I have the wood hoops, just haven't settled on a shell yet. How does it sound?
13 years agoremoving chrome from brass?
I know they are shiny but, I was considering JRichard's post about removing the "shiny": "It would be easier to buy new brass hoops, strip off the cle...
13 years agoremoving chrome from brass?
I believe that's what these are. I put a set on a Pioneer I refurbished...they look brass plated and clear costed to me. There are other retailers tha...
13 years agoremoving chrome from brass?
If it's just the brass color you want, Drum Factory Direct www.drumfactorydirect.com/ sells brass plated steel hoops. If you want real polished brass...
13 years agoIt's the show off your Ludwigs thread...post them if you've got them!
From Legacy drummer...
13 years agoIt's the show off your Ludwigs thread...post them if you've got them!
OK, see if this link works...here's all my Ludwig stuff: http://mysite.verizon.net/resrbvvn/
13 years agoTop Tips for replacing Ludwig......... Top Tips
"How did you go about getting your top tightener piece off?" I used a block of wood under the edge and stuck that with the hammer. Just kind of worke...
13 years agoTop Tips for replacing Ludwig......... Top Tips
I did exactly what you describe with a flat base to use for a 10X14 snare converted to a tom. All the precautions you state are correct, especially th...
13 years agoAnother Ebay Question
Was it insured? Photos of the "damage", photos of the condition of the box when it arrived. Contact the shipper, UPS, USPS? Or, let the ebay Buyer Pro...
13 years agoLudwig & Ludwig
I think LVL has it right. The NOS hoops rust and the nickel flakes off so someone painted them black...not a bad idea. (1922 catalog photo)
13 years agoLeedy & Ludwig 6.5" Broadway Standard Snare
Unfortunately I can't afford to buy your snare right now, but I just have to say, that thing is A KNOCKOUT!, absolutely beautiful!
13 years agoludwig drum questions
From a previous post of mine: [The] page says that "Ludalloy versions can weigh 5-6 lbs". Mine, (all original 1963, keystone badge, no serial number)...
13 years ago