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Metal cleaning and Polishing.
From drummerfish...
13 years agoAcrolite 14x6.5 re-issue!
From blairndrums...
13 years agoThoughts on new Ebay?
I'll start by saying that I've never been a big seller on Ebay. Despite my good intentions, I tend to buy far more drum 'stuff' than I sell. However,...
13 years agoSpur-Lok spring question
Great step-by-step advice above. In lieu of replacing the OEM spring, I've also had success with stretching the old spring (after disassembling/clea...
13 years agoJust scored some 60s new beats...gosh they sound like Ringo!
From AtlantaDrumGuy...
13 years agoJust scored some 60s new beats...gosh they sound like Ringo!
I ran across this in an article several years ago: ...e-mailed Zildjian asking them about the New Beats. This is their reply: "The "New Beat" concep...
13 years agoApplying vintage refinishing techniques to modern drums?
Read this site for real-world suggestions on how to improve the Gretsch Cat Jazz drums: http://snaredrumz.blogspot.com/2010/03/hey-jude-take-bad-drum...
13 years agoLudwig bolts for '71 5/16" curved spurs
Need two of the 'Mickey Mouse ear' bolts that secure the spurs in the mounts. These are for the early 5/16" curved spurs. PM to LMK what you've got....
13 years ago8 or 10 lugs on a snare?
Some of my favorite snares are 8 lug: '65 Jazz Festival, '65 Acrolite, Ludwig Monroe 6.5 x 14 Birch, '70s Slingerland Bronze 6.5 x 14, '66 COB Sling...
13 years agoLudwig issues a limited edition "Acrolite Classic"
From tdennis...
13 years agoLudwig 3 ply vs 6 ply shells
The early '70s 3-plys are my favorite; maple/poplar/maple layup with re-rings and better bearing edges. These sound great - a nice balance between '6...
13 years agoLudwig snare players... Tube lug or Imperial Lug?
Something to keep in mind is that tube lugs don't have swivel nuts and any tension rod splay will have to be compensated for by shimming the lugs or...
13 years agoZildjian
18" Zildjian A rides and crashes were common during the mid to late 60's. You can find 'em on Ebay. You might also take a look at the 'Armand' 19" ri...
13 years agoThis Kills Me....
I'd love to block LeeCountyMusic listings from my Ebay searches but to date I've not discovered how. Instructions + ALL of Pooder's aliases would be...
13 years agoLudwig Keystone Badge Reproductions?
I believe he's on vacation right now. That's why he has nothing listed on Ebay. MW
13 years ago