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Throw-off
Looks like a variation of the Ludwig SuperSensative snare system. I would guess that the "railroad tracks" are there to eliminate any minimal changes...
14 years ago1930-31 Ludwig Pioneer
I gave a lot of thought at one time to putting a P80 on a 1921 NOB snare I have, but I just couldn't come up with a workable design that I could make....
14 years agoNew to VDF and vintage drums, but....
Looks like the WMP has aged beautifully...love it!
14 years agothrowoff vs. strainer
From 510...
14 years agoNeed advice/suggestions
I think using a snare stand is a good idea and might be what we would have done "back then". You can put it close into the side of the bass and set th...
14 years agoSupraphonic Pitting
I put chrome polish on my 1963 Supra the day I brought it home and occassionally even since. It lived at the beach from more than 20 years and still h...
14 years agoWhat do you think of using steel wool to "clean up" old stands, lugs etc.?
I frequently use 0000 steel wool in combination with a metal polishing compound to remove rust from parts too big to soak in EvapoRust. I try to not r...
14 years agoRefinishing a couple Luddy Supras
Very, very nice...can't wait to see the 400! Sounds like a lot of "elbow grease", but it certainly paid off.
14 years agoSuper ludwig and leedy snare please help
That Super Ludwig is....well, SUPER! It's nickel plated which is not as hard as chrome so clean it gently with a mild metal polish...NO steel wool or...
14 years ago1st Acrolite
Hey...you're on a roll!! Let us know your opinion of the two drums (allowing for heads and tuning, if different).
14 years agoRound Badge, clean or no clean?
A while back I started a thread discussing my view that rust reflects a lack of maintenance, not patina and that removing it is a good thing. Many of...
14 years agoAcrolite resto-mod
Heres the pitted Supra that I had powder coated: http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21191
14 years agoMy Unusual Practice Set
Great! The field drum is really neat.
14 years agoMy Unusual Practice Set
Love to see some pictures...
14 years agoMy 1st Supra Phonic
[SIZE="5"][COLOR="Blue"]NICE!![/COLOR][/SIZE] and I believe that you're going to love that snare.
14 years ago