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Beautiful, or just grandma’s linoleum?
So John (Levelpebble), I imagine those are yours. What do you think of the sound of those maple Ludwigs? Josh
5 years agoBeautiful, or just grandma’s linoleum?
Witness Exhibits ‘A’ and ‘B’ below.
5 years agoBeautiful, or just grandma’s linoleum?
L-Dude, I prefer the original OBP too, but most examples have either turned a greenish color, or the seller asks a price as if Ringo comes with them!
5 years agoBeautiful, or just grandma’s linoleum?
Mr. Sticks, That’s a brilliant idea. I play in a 60’s rock and roll band. I’m picturing myself dressed as you described behind tho...
5 years agoBeautiful, or just grandma’s linoleum?
Wayne, this particular set is really glossy. I bet it would clean up even better with a little attention. Josh
5 years agoBeautiful, or just grandma’s linoleum?
I used to think that the “Bowling Ball” version of Black Oyster Pearl looked like the linoleum on my grandma’s kitchen floor. But now... https://www...
5 years agoCirca 1962 Ludwig Super Classics in WMP
I have seen A LOT of vintage Ludwig and WFL drums wrapped in WMP, but yours is the brightest, whitest I have seen. They look spectacular! Congratula...
5 years agoWhat Kind of Drum??
Gotta love it. https://boise.craigslist.org/msg/d/meridian-pearl-bells-and-sneer-drum-set/6960110588.html Josh
5 years agoPremier XPK
What’s with the floor tom? It looks like a giant bongo head is stretched on top? Weird.
5 years ago1952 WFL Porto-Pak Outfit No. 986P in Sparkling Red Pearl with era correct FT
Wow, Mark, what a terrific find! Doesn’t that 12” deep bass drum sound perfect? I have ‘57 WFL’s (that I coincidentally got...
5 years agoLudwig hoop repair SOS
If you use yellow PVA (poly vinyl acetate) glue, the joint will probably be fine. These are common woodglues: Elmers, Titebond. If it were a clean...
5 years agoRiddle me THIS....
Hey, we’re drummers! We are used to double standards!
5 years agoValue of this Slingerland kit
Drumbob, I’m with you on preferring a 13” if it’s a four piece. It’s no coincidence that most four-piece sets feature the 13...
5 years agoAny idea on manufacturer of Tom?
Looks like 1960’s Slingerland. No vent holes or badge on toms before the late ‘60’s. They stamped ‘P’ for drums destin...
5 years agoValue of this Slingerland kit
Mark, I’ve had the same set in Champagne Sparkle (1966) for the better part of a year. The mount was changed to a super set-o-matic, but is oth...
5 years ago