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wrap comparison's
I prefer glue, especially if your shells aren't perfectly round or true. I might use tape if I thought I might would change the wrap in the future. J...
8 years agoANY ADVICE... Preparing for our first time in a studio.
That's a neat gift. Are you recording Zeppelin style, as in full band together, no click? For an alternate, reliable snare I'd bring an acrolite snar...
8 years agoVintage and strap vs. chain pedals
My first pedal was a tama nearly identical to the one in your photo, except that it had a strap. Having played both chain and strap I much prefer the...
8 years ago'70 Ludwig Black Panther w/Double 20" Virgin Kicks
They're still for sale. I was wondering what a fair price would be those though.
8 years ago'70 Ludwig Black Panther w/Double 20" Virgin Kicks
By the way, I asked the salesperson if he had checked beneath the wrap and he said he had already.
8 years ago'70 Ludwig Black Panther w/Double 20" Virgin Kicks
Saw this rare and great looking kit today at Nashville Used Music. I was told the kit was owned by one lady who toured with it. Comes with the origi...
8 years agoWhat's your latest pick for drumheads?
I like single ply heads for everything but the snare. Coated ambassadors over clear ambassadors provide a good warm, resonant tone for my Ludwigs. N...
8 years agoOlder Ludwigs with Newer Ludwig Hardware
Just wanted to post some photos of two players kits I use with Atlas hardware. I made the switch to mostly all Ludwig hardware because of their Atlas...
8 years agoCan you expand a drumset later an get same finish ?
The Ludwig Keystone X would be a great kit to have because it sounds great and is a pro-level kit at a great price. I like the lugs and hardware of t...
8 years agoFunny Story: "Hey Bun E.!"
Cool story. I remember seeing Bun's kit like that. There might be a some resemblance. If he was smoking a cigarette while playing he'd be spot-on.
8 years agoLudwig Reproduction Claws @DfD, US Made
Just found these reproduction claws for $6.42/claw at Drum Factory Direct. I was surprised that they're made in the US. http://www.drumfactorydirect...
8 years agoDoes Jammin Sams match vintage champagne?
From Jim...
8 years agoLudwig Black Beauty - what year?
My guess is that your drum is late 70s to early 80s. Richard Gier's book, "Serial Number Based Dating Guides for Vintage Ludwig Drums", can help you...
8 years agoLudwig Blue Oyster Pearl kit
It has the smaller spurs and mahogany exterior ply, so I would assume it's a 3-ply kit. Nice kit even with the wrap issues.
8 years agoRecommendations for Nashville and Memphis mid October ...
From larryz...
8 years ago