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Rust on chrome
In another thread I related my experience with Evapo-Rust (www.evapo-rust.com). Excellent product...works like a champ! Purchased at Auto Zone.
15 years agoNew favorite vintage pedal!
Among the one piece footplate Speed Masters I see some have the spring on the inside of the frame, next to your toe, and some with the spring on the o...
15 years agoHow Old is a vintage drummer?
So far it sounds like Atomicmorganic and I are the senior guys here...I'll be 68 in November. Never played to earn a living, but have played off and o...
15 years agoLast Night
OldSchool - I know the feeling!! After more or less of a sabatical for 30 years (I didn't quit playing completely) I recently got back together with t...
15 years agoNew favorite vintage pedal!
I recently got a Ludwig Speed-Master off ebay. It's all there and I believe all original, including the leather strap. The footplate attachment hinge...
15 years agoDawn on rust
As a "first time rust remover" I thought I would chime in on the issue. I just got a Ludwig Speed-Master off ebay. It's all there and, I believe, all...
15 years agoBearing edge newbie...
Hey!! Thanks for the progress photos and the narative...good job. I like the sanding belt on the saw table to get a flat edge.
15 years agoRemoving Ludwig BD hardward
"Appropriate", aka, small...1/4" drive sockets, nut driver, etc. I sometimes use a set of automotive "ignition wrenches" for lug nuts. You don't want...
15 years agoJohn Molo - Remote Hi-Hat
VM2000 - No, I don't play a large kit, just a stock Ludwig Hollywood kit with 3 cymbals and occasionally with a 4th tom...good ol' Rock N' Roll / Blue...
15 years agoJohn Molo - Remote Hi-Hat
I really don't NEED a remote hi-hat, but it might be fun to experiment with if I could find one at a reasonable price on ebay. I assume that DW makes...
15 years agoJohn Molo - Remote Hi-Hat
Thanks guys....live and learn.
15 years agoJohn Molo - Remote Hi-Hat
I'm serious, I had never seen a remote hat before. Guess I've lead a sheltered life. So it's DW. Have any of you guys used the remote? Nay comments ab...
15 years agoJohn Molo - Remote Hi-Hat
I was just watching a John Fogarty concert with John Molo on drums. What about the "Remote Hi-Hat" over his bass mounted toms!? I have never seen this...
15 years agoOnline Store for Heads
I've used several of those listed above, as well as Guitar Center. You need to shop around, but generally they seem to have a large selection and reas...
15 years agoNew favorite vintage pedal!
There are currently 3 Speed Masters on ebay. Two of the three have had the rear foot plate pivot (hinge) part rewelded. Is this a weak point in the Sp...
15 years ago