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Ludwig Mutant Jazzer Restoration
Here's the next step. I'm working out the pattern and I think I'm on to something. I tried the single diamond with smaller diamonds inset and just d...
16 years agoRogers 14 Inch Floor Toms
You hit the nail on the head when you referenced the lack of 14's in most Rogers setups. They just didn't put out a lot of 14 inch floors. So, the l...
16 years agoResonant heads - how much difference?
A thicker one ply head will give you the best results for a reso head if you are seeking out a nice RESONANCE. The thicker mylar/plastic/whatever wil...
16 years agoSlingerland serial # on sticker?!?
Looks to be an early 80's snare. All seems to fit. My guess... 1) Owner wrote the thing for insurance purposes due to weak eyes. 2) Slingerland...
16 years agoRogers script logo restoration
They're kinda like finishing nails.
16 years agoLudwig Standard Strata Finish Variations
My 1971 Ludwig Standard Catalog literally just arrived in the mail twenty-five minutes ago. Talk about timing. I'm sure you already have it, but if...
16 years agoLudwig and Slingerland hoops, drumheads, a drum, and a HH cymbal
This is all I have left. Thank you to all who helped me clean out my stock overflow. If you want these items, PM me or let me know here. Thanks aga...
16 years agoLudwig serial question
Those are Ludwig Standard / Rocker lugs. That narrows it down a bit. Standards were made from late 68 to early 71. That was not a finish from this...
16 years agorogers spotlight white pearl
Good for you. Sounds like a sweet playing snare. If you ever wish to make it more "Rogers-like", you could always pick up some lugs and such to brin...
16 years agoLudwig Bass Hoop Shine?
Curious... Did Ludwig use a glossy black paint for the bass drum hoops? I've seen it both glossy and almost a matte. I realize that over time the p...
16 years agoRadio King snare shell
I know of he that you speak. I avoid all manner of offers this way come. Sorry, just felt like stretching the literary style.
16 years agoRadio King snare shell
Judging from the immature hands working the drill press, I would say "no" to the question. My guess is it's a Keller shell someone purchased and mess...
16 years agorogers spotlight white pearl
Did they use the original holes or did they have to "lengthen" the existing ones. Nice looking snare! For sure. Obviously it isn't worth as much du...
16 years agoQuestions about ludwig BDP
That seems a bit high, but I would more than likely pay it if it was what I was looking for. I'm not crazy about the BDP finish, but then again...I l...
16 years agoSnare Wire Advice
Why not try an actual Ludwig set of wires? They are fairly nice and would actually sound pretty cool on this thin snare.
16 years ago