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Merry Christmas to the VDF
Merry Christmas everyone!
3 years agoVintage?
In addition to my 60’s Round Badge Gretsch, 60’s Rogers and 70’s Ludwig kits, I bought a DW Collector Series kit in 2002. While dif...
3 years agoThis is the Display Your Rewrapped Vintage Drums Thread
From Dan Boucher...
4 years agoThis is the Display Your Rewrapped Vintage Drums Thread
A Mid-60's rescue project. The original Gretsch satin flame finish - and hardware - had been painted red by the last guy. Impossible to clean up due...
4 years agoVistalite bongos any thoughts?
I love that they have clear heads. Never seen that on bongos before. Nice little score.
4 years agoWet sanding to remove paint from WMP
From Magnus_N...
4 years agoWet sanding to remove paint from WMP
Magnus, I was faced with a similar dilemma. I picked up a 60's Round Badge that was painted red over the original Aqua satin finish. A crime but th...
4 years agoTom Placement
I think it looks fantastic the way you have it mounted. It is unmistakably "Ludwig" and i honestly doubt anyone is going to notice the badge (or the...
4 years ago1964 Slingerland Gene Krupa Deluxe
Man, that is nice!
4 years agoGretsch RB, what heads are you using?
From ConvertedLudwigPLayer...
4 years agoGretsch RB, what heads are you using?
I've been using Aquarian American Vintage heads on my Gretsch Round Badge toms for years. They fit the slightly larger shells perfectly but more impo...
4 years agoStay At Home Drumming
From grantro...
5 years agoStay At Home Drumming
Since I'm still in semi-lockdown mode, I've decided to break out a different kit each day to shake things up. Today's choice is a 1972 Ludwig Jazzett...
5 years agoHow Many Vintage Drums Do You Own?
Sets: Rogers 20/12/16, Gretsch 22/13/16, Ludwig 20/12/13/14/16, Ludwig 18/12/14, Crown 20/12/14 Snares: 14x6.5 Ludwig Supra, 14x5 Ludwig Supra, 14x...
5 years agoHow Do You Play? Matched or Traditional Grip?
I was taught traditional (with no options!) and so that is my natural go-to. Every now and again I'll flip to matched if it's straight ahead four-on-...
5 years ago