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mlayton

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couple of transitional acrolites

thanks mark. mike

11 years ago
couple of transitional acrolites

as you may know, I collect Ludwig oddities and i especially like the acrolites that you don't see everyday. recently procured this one via ebay/Rob Co...

11 years ago
1969 Ludwig keystone badge brass supra

for comparison, here is the b/o cut badge that I owned. hated to get rid of it but needed it in a big trade to get some other things. this is the same...

11 years ago
1969 Ludwig keystone badge brass supra

some interior pics. some of the holes for the lugs are a little more rough and larger than normal. mike

11 years ago
1969 Ludwig keystone badge brass supra

right ko. it looks just like a ludalloy shell. its not even extremely heavy but feels heavier than the aluminum. I took some interior pics while I had...

11 years ago
1969 Ludwig keystone badge brass supra

well, the old shell theory was always what I assumed before I owned one. an old stock shell would have been crimped beds and have a seam and the inne...

11 years ago
1969 Ludwig keystone badge brass supra

ive had this one a while but just decided to clean it up nicely yesterday. thought I would share it with you all. this is a 1969 Ludwig supraphonic...

11 years ago
Robin Williams

R.I.P. Robin Williams. mike

11 years ago
Early 60`s Pre-serial Acro-phonic? or Supra-Lite? or what?

ko did mention something that I should have. my 10 ten 5" model is not a nyc school drum. it was special ordered by a Ludwig dealer for a customer. h...

11 years ago
Early 60`s Pre-serial Acro-phonic? or Supra-Lite? or what?

will be interesting to see exactly what it is when it arrives to you. as mentioned earlier, there are some 10 lug acros that were made in the 60's. iv...

11 years ago
Inherited vintage Ludwigs - no idea how to identify (photos included)

you can check completed sales on ebay. they usually give a good indicator of what the market is currently doing. good luck! mike

11 years ago
Ludwig (?) Faucet Style T-Rods Question

From red66charger...

11 years ago
Ludwig (?) Faucet Style T-Rods Question

most likely for a more narrow depth drum dan. ive got a couple of 12x17 clubdate drums. I think the shorter rod that you show will fit the 12" depth o...

11 years ago
Inherited vintage Ludwigs - no idea how to identify (photos included)

youre right on track. those are 70's Ludwigs in butcher block wrap. if the center bass mount is original, there might be a missing tom somewhere. that...

11 years ago