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Parade/Marching Snare as a Floor Tom
See my post: www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?p=57550#post57550:
15 years ago60s Ludwig aluminum hardware
See them on ebay all the time. Also, Drumfactorydirect.com. What length and how mant do you need? I have (16) 1/2" lugs screws with washers. They're...
15 years agoExperiences with Replating?
My comment would be that you can probably buy good condition used parts, or new reproduction parts, for less money than having old parts re-plated. Al...
15 years agoWhat Am I Missing Here?
What got me when I saw the ad was that even with a price tag of $1,250 he still wants $15 to ship it! Eye Ball
15 years agoMarching Snare to Tom Tom
I recently thought it would be fun to add an intermediate size tom between my 12" toms and the 16" floor tom. I also felt it would be an interesting,...
15 years agoacrolite rims?
I have an 8 hole snare side hoop for sale on ebay. Not "flawless" (see ad), but bright and servicable. I don't know if Acrolite hoops were steel or br...
15 years agoBowtie Lugs
The lug mounting holes on my 1959 Jazz Fest are 2 3/16" center to center (I believe that's standard for the small Bowtie and Imperial lugs, i.e., not...
15 years agoHalf a P-83?
PM sent regarding postage.
15 years agoHalf a P-83?
If your referring to the slider part, I have a Slingerland piece that someone adapted to work on a P-83. (It came on a snare I bought a few months ago...
15 years agoGlossary of terms!
I believe your definitions of screw (sharp point, course thread), bolt (blunt end, fine thread) and nut are technically correct. You are also correct...
15 years agoWTB Ludwig bow tie lug
Check your PM.
15 years ago1957 WFL Supreme Concert (?)
This is a 1957 WFL mahogany shell I bought off ebay. The only match for the size and finish that I can find in a VDG 1957 Ludwig catalog would indicat...
15 years ago1958-59 Ludwig Jazz Festival
This is a 1958-59 Jazz Festival, all original except heads and snares. The gold sparkle, which matches my set is slightly faded, but otherwise this sn...
15 years ago1967 Ludwig Supraphonic
This is a 1967 Supraphonic that I dressed up with tube lugs and single flange hoops to give it the 1920s look. I installed a Millenium throw-off becau...
15 years ago1963 Ludwig Supraphonic
This is the Supraphonic purchased with my Ludwig Hollywood set in 1963 (also in the Gallery). It is in exceptionally good condition with virtually no...
15 years ago