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Restoration Shopping List
Thanks Mikey...let me know what you have. Send a PM.
15 years agoRestoration Shopping List
I just acquired (ebay) a 1930-33 Ludwig 4X14 Pioneer Snare...well, parts of one anyway. It's the mahogany shell with the "Pioneer Model Ludwig & Ludwi...
15 years agois there a way that i can be sure this is nickel and not chrome?
Without having the hoop in your hands it's hard to tell if its nickel or chrome. If you can trust the seller, have him rub it with a little metal poli...
15 years agosnare wires
If you watch ebay for awhile there's a seller (stickaerobics) that frequently sells the period correct Ludwig snare wires that have the plastic ends w...
15 years agoGlossary of terms!
It gets really hot during the summer here in the SoCal desert so we're cooped up inside the house most of the day....one's mind starts to wonder. This...
15 years agoDrums/Accessories Alternative Uses
My wife has been creative in utilizing my drums (in cases) around the house. My bass drum has a nice cloth cover with a vase and nic-nacs on it in the...
15 years agoHow's your Supraphonic?
From drumbum3131...
15 years agoPossible Ebay scam.....
Ditto VM2K...I sold 2 stands to this buyer a couple weeks ago. Carson, CA shipping address, quick play, instant positive feedback...no problem. Ideall...
15 years agoHow's your Supraphonic?
I've always used a good quality chrome polish on chrome parts, including the shell of my Supra. Everything looks great after more than 40 years. I use...
15 years agoIs rust patina?
Patina: "a surface appearance of something grown beautiful especially with age or use." In my opinion, rust is not patina, just a sign of neglect. Fad...
15 years agoHelp with Ludwig Snare
What is your specific question about the throw-off mounting? On the Pioneers & Jazz Fests I've "restored" it's just been the machine screws through th...
15 years agoHelp with Ludwig Snare
Here's a 1961 Pioneer that I sold on ebay awhile back. You can kind of see the throw-off mounting screws on the lower left side.
15 years agoHow's your Supraphonic?
Well, I've seen Supras in bad shape, but this one wins the prize! The ad says it has "some rust"...ya think? http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-1968-LUDWIG-...
15 years agoWish I could afford it.....
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/msg/1797571290.html
15 years agoGene Krupa's Bass Drum
Absolutely GREAT! There can't be many authentic GK drums around...what a remarkable treasure to have! I'd be all smiles for months.
15 years ago