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Vintage drum tuning
Well, I know "apis" is bee in Latin. So, it must work.
15 years agoAnyboby have a clue?
From jonnistix...
15 years agoStudent Model snare drum 151
WOW! You are really coming up with some special drums there, Kev. This one's a Beaut! I love those hoops and those little hoopty-grabbers. Dang nic...
15 years agoAnd On The Lighter Side
Speculation based on the ages ... Classic Krupa - Dodds debate.
15 years agoVintage drum tuning
BEE careful using candle wax on edges (as a lot of oldies like to do). It's sticky once it hits the wood and that will kill the resonance by not allo...
15 years agoLudwig 1965 wrap?
That has to be Sky Blue Pearl. Those drums show a directional pattern and the SKB was directional while the BDP was random. Just a thought.
15 years agoAnyboby have a clue?
...oh man...I was WAY off on this one. That's why I don't even touch the MIJ drums. I'm Sgt Schultz in that arena.
15 years agoI HATE bid Sniping!
From jeremybranson...
15 years agocymbal pricing
Not without pictures. If you doubt, then don't do the deal. It's much better to wait and be an informed seller than to find out after the fact and l...
15 years agoAny idea what these Ludwigs are?
Here's his quote: [SIZE=1]This is a finely crafted 5 pc. Ludwig drug set. ... This is a high-quality set -- no cheap, knock-off brands here. EVERY...
15 years agoAnyboby have a clue?
With this post, Jaye has officially earned the title of "Ancient Hello Kitty Sage". Man, is there anything you don't know about these stencils? Unbe...
15 years agoCan anyone help me find out when these drums were made?
That serial number should put it around the 64 mark (thank you Vintage Drum Guide).
15 years agofibes drums-what type of rack tom mounting hardware was used?
I put it out there before, but there's a Fibes kit here locally that a buddy of mine has at his music store. It's a smokey crystal kit in very good s...
15 years agoVintage drum tuning
Kudos to Ludwig-Dude for stoking the dank embers of my failing memory. He reminded me of a very important point about these old Ludwig kits. You nee...
15 years agoPainting Bass Drum Hoops - Spray Can Or Brush On?
Those are looking good. You really can't beat gold sparkle. Did you do the wrap yourself? Nicely done...whoever did it. Good job on the hoops. I'...
15 years ago