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mlayton

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Mounting a Ride Cymbal to Bass Drum Without Permanently Modifying the Drum?

Depending on the drum/lug, I've used a Ludwig Atlas mount to accomplish this. The mount replaces the lug and has the ability to mount a cymbal arm.

8 years ago
Vintage Ludwig with unaligned serial number

From the era that it appears to be from, I wouldn't "expect" that to be a brass shell. The first step would be to verify if it has crimped snare beds...

8 years ago
Looking for a Zildjian First Stamp Cymbal

Nice find there! I've got a couple of the 18s and a 20, but the 18s are heavier.

8 years ago
Vintage Ludwig with unaligned serial number

Nice find there Zen! Hard to say for sure without closer inspection, but I also agree with KO's assessment/theory on it. I have seen some badges with...

8 years ago
Ludwig Canister throne

From neatbeats...

8 years ago
1924/25 Leedy Multi-Model NOB

What a gem! Any chance of a closer look at the engraving? Thanks.

8 years ago
New (Old) Ludwig Standard Snare

From rusticdrummer...

8 years ago
Ludwig Mod Orange

Great find! That's quite a set. The Supra should be a 5" or a 6.5". It appears to be the 5" from what I can see. I use Novus 2 and Novus 1 on my wrapp...

8 years ago
70's Ludwig Vistalite Green/Clear

Very neat! Love the green.

8 years ago
1950s WFL Duco Kit

From DRUMR69...

8 years ago
Bent P-83 Lever - Repairable?

From Peteinvicta1...

8 years ago
Bent P-83 Lever - Repairable?

I've only seen small round,thin flat washers between the strainer and shell on some Ludwig metal drums from the period. Don't usually see them on that...

8 years ago
Ludwig Jazz Festival snare - appropriate THIN heads.

The Ludwig medium weathermaster heads are the same as diplomat thickness. So, you've got the thin one on there already. Nice purchase by the way!!

8 years ago
1964 Ludwig 5x14 Jazz Festival Snare Gold Sparkle

To my eyes, they look chrome plated.

8 years ago