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Ralph Kester Ching Ring
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13 years agoLudwig Supraphonic COB
And, of course, the Ludwig catalogs are no help. They just say, "all metal". Thanks a lot...we know that! WHAT KIND OF METAL! (kellyj-No offense take...
13 years agoLudwig Supraphonic COB
Well, in case my earlier post was misleading...a light refrig magnet does not STICK to my Supra. I'm still betting that both the Supra and the Acrolit...
13 years agoLudwig Supraphonic COB
The Acrolite is Ludalloy (mostly aluminum) like the Supra, minus chrome and two lugs, therefore, a magnet will not stick.
13 years agoLudwig Supraphonic COB
Jaghog...great info! That should be added to the "Is My Drum COB" page under the Restoration and Help heading. Incidentally, that page says that "Luda...
13 years agoRalph Kester Ching Ring
VM2000, three questions. 1) The box shows the ring used with the jingles down (on the bottom), is that the way you use it? 2) Do you use a hi-hat cymb...
13 years agoLudwig Supraphonic COB
OK, just for reference, my absolutely original 1963 Supra, COB hoops, red BBB muffler, original heads, etc. weighs 7 lbs 3.5 oz on the postal scale. A...
13 years agoLudwig Supraphonic COB
"On the other supras I've had from the 60's the magnet's been literally pulled into the shell STRONGLY. - Hobbs" A Supra shell that STRONGLY attracts...
13 years agoBest wrap companies
From longjohn...
13 years agoMonster Trap Kit
Wow! You seem to have quite a collection of antique/vintage drums...FUN stuff.
13 years agoLudwig & Ludwig trap kit
Great! Really neat antique kit!
13 years agoIntroductions forum
Welcome aboard...you're not the only "olderdrummer" here. Great forum.
13 years agoSupra confirmation
It's a Supra. Looks like it's in really nice condition. I'd give it a thorough cleaning with Mothers Chrome Polish and not worry about the missing sna...
13 years agoMike Layton Injured In Automobile Accident
Best wishes and hope for a complete recovery. Good that his dad wasn't injured.
13 years agoDon't be shy about loving an Acrolite!
Bravo O-Lugs! You expessed my feelings about the Acrolite perfectly. Now, full disclosure, I have never played an Arco, but I would bet that with the...
13 years ago