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GWBasley

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Favourite era for Ludwig shells

From K.O....

6 years ago
70's New Beat Hats - Top and Bottom not same diameter?

It's not too uncommon to find these kind of "orphan" sets. Back in the 60's, guys would trade one cymbal for another to get the sound they wanted. C...

9 years ago
2 Vintage Ludwig Questions

From K.O....

10 years ago
How wide are 20" bass drum hoops.

The Speed King is the worst offender on narrow hoops, but there is a "makeshift" fix by gluing or taping a small shim on the pedal base. I have two S...

10 years ago
How wide are 20" bass drum hoops.

One thing no one has brought up is the fact that the width of the hoop has a direct relationship with the geometry of the pedal. If you are too close...

10 years ago
Rant: "Upgrading" Vintage Drums

I think the point here is "misrepresentation" and where the line is crossed language wise.

10 years ago
Morals question.....

Reality check here: We are talking about Craigslist and as a buyer your only real choice is option "B" because you really don't know what the condi...

10 years ago
Morals question.....

I've seen so much stuff misrepresented on CL that I'd have to say that "A" isn't even an option. The real moral question is: "Do you get in your car...

10 years ago
Whats best way to remoe wrap on a 60's ludwig

I feel compelled to offer this, but I would NEVER remove the wrap from a 60's vintage Ludwig drum because the covering was applied before the panel wa...

10 years ago
Anyone use Meguiar's or Mothers to restore wrap?

Has anyone tried it on WMP? I've been cautious to try to make it white again for fear of ending up with a "streaky" result. So far I've just waxed t...

10 years ago
The strangest ZILDJIAN I've EVER seen!

I remember these in the early 70's...they had a very dry sticky ping and no bell sound to speak of. Studio guys liked them but not live players.

10 years ago
Poll, which drummer inspired you to play drums ringo starr or dennis wilson ?

I thought it was Dennis Wilson but it turned out to be Hal Blaine!

10 years ago
Are these "60's "New Beat Zildjian hats ?

After closer examination, I'm sure that the Quick Beats I mentioned are much later. The stamp is a "laser" etching, The ink is/was curved and on the...

10 years ago
Are these "60's "New Beat Zildjian hats ?

After a close inspection and applying some of the criteria mentioned here , my Quick Beats have ghost evidence of: 1. curved "Top Quick Beat Hi Hat in...

10 years ago
Are these "60's "New Beat Zildjian hats ?

You definitely have a set of "New Beats" there and that is about the right time period. Even after they were cleaned or polished the ink stamp left a...

10 years ago