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Calf and Goat Skin Questionnaire
I've ordered up enough of both calf skin and goat skin heads for the batter and reso sides of two 14 inch snares, a 13 inch tom, and a 16 inch tom. W...
16 years ago1970 Ludwig Standards
1970 Ludwig Standard S-320 in Blue Strata finish 22x14, 16x16, 13x9, 5x14 matching snare Complete set of hardware foot pedal snare stand hi-hat stand...
16 years agoLudwig Standard Restoration
Pretty much finished. I am still waiting delivery of the bass reso head upon which I will put my "Standard" sticker thingy. I had another "Ludwig" h...
16 years ago1971 Slingerland No. 80N in Lacquer Mahogany
My guess is they used rougher plies under the wrap. But, having pulled wrap from more than a couple of drums, I can attest to finding some very nice...
16 years agoRemo SkynTone Heads
Dude! I love your forum name. I'm a HUGE Marx Bros. fan...since I was a tot. My son just went off to Boot Camp and one of the last things he did be...
16 years agoRogers Mutt Set
They've already been rewrapped and drilled out for (ick) Pearl mounts. There is no monetary value left. You should do whatever the heck you want to...
16 years agoLudwig Cortex Rewrap
You can wrap any drum. But, you better know what you're doing if you are removing an old finish. Any finish can be removed if done properly. I'm no...
16 years ago1971 Slingerland
I kept the finish original. i didn't dare do anything that would alter the kit. So, I did the normal hardware clean/replace and such. As for the sh...
16 years agoRemo SkynTone Heads
I had read some chatter on this forum about these heads. I recently picked up a couple. I've matched them with a Remo Renaissance Snare Side head....
16 years ago1971 Slingerland
Thanks TommyP. Believe me when I say, that tom is missed! In my other write-up under the "Restoration" thread, I state that I'm still looking for th...
16 years ago60s Slingys
There are a few things that appear odd about this. If it was an early 60's kit, it wouldn't have badges on the toms, bent floor tom legs, those type f...
16 years ago1971 Slingerland
1971 Slingerland Buddy Rich Outfit No. 80N Lacquer Mahogany Finish 22x14, 16x16, 13x9, 5 1/2 x 14 Artist snare 5 x 14 COB Gene Krupa Sound King snare...
16 years agoNice Ludwig Shells given a new lease on life
Those are Ludwig original stock hoops with some gold inlay that I put in. I still have the natural hoops for giggles. I will swap 'em back and forth...
16 years ago1971 Slingerland No. 80N in Lacquer Mahogany
I haven't discussed this one much on the forum. I drove down to Dallas to pick it up around the beginning of the year. I've continued working on it...
16 years agoHere are some cool ones
Excellent idea! I've wondered about this from time to time. Good move.
16 years ago