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Ludwig 75th Anniversary "Eagle" Kit for Sale on Ebay-Big Beat Configuration
Clubdate64 has the dealer's catalog for this year. From looking at one page he posted, the list price for a 5 piece kit was about $2k, which would be...
6 years agoLudwig 75th Anniversary "Eagle" Kit for Sale on Ebay-Big Beat Configuration
If it sells for the price it's at now it would be a steal. The snare drum should be worth the bulk of the price (as of now) and the toms are standard...
6 years agoSONOR 8 pc Phonic Series Rosewood in/out 1975 Centennial RARE & EXCELLENT!
Dang, that would make things more difficult for a seller of rosewood.
6 years agoSONOR 8 pc Phonic Series Rosewood in/out 1975 Centennial RARE & EXCELLENT!
From Trilok_Gurtu...
6 years agoSONOR 8 pc Phonic Series Rosewood in/out 1975 Centennial RARE & EXCELLENT!
I like reading the freakout posts. They're hilarious. They sound like they're gonna cry if you don't split up the kit. Regarding the export fees, e...
6 years agoDrum Wrap
That wrap is about 9 mil thick. According to Walopus' website, the typical drum wrap is ~20 to 35 mil thick.
6 years agoLudwig-Slingerland Legal Briefs on ebay
I thought this interesting- apparently, one of the lawsuits between the Chicago companies was over mylar heads and patent infringement. The lawsuit w...
6 years agoWhat bonding material is used to wrap?
I don't know what Gretsch used, but for what it's worth, I saw a video where Ms. Ann Ross used the 3M 90 spray adhesive. She's wrapped Ludwig's drums...
6 years agoLudwig Preserial Chrome on Brass Snare rechrome?
That's a very nice drum. I'd think a re-chrome would hurt the value by a lot. Are there weld marks on the inside of the hoops? I have a '69 402 w...
6 years agoLudwig Snare ID Help...
Ebay is what I use for pricing. I think the values given on this site tend to be from a buyer's perspective.
6 years agoSoliciting opinions on lug/hardware finishes........
I believe DFD sells satin finish hardware too. Also, it might depend on how the badges looked with the respective hardware. Maybe you could try out...
6 years agoOriginal Tone Controls -- Simply Style over Substance?
I've used them on snares for particular songs and a few times on larger floor toms when recording demos. I don't use gels or anything else.
6 years agoLudwig Snare ID Help...
Based on the serial, I'd guess 83-84. The strainer doesn't appear to be original to the drum, or at least I've never seen that strainer on a US made...
6 years agoWhy Do Ludwig Drums Sound So Good
I always knew about Ludwig's snares, but playing their kicks and toms are what sold me- and that was on a late 70s 6-ply kit. Easy to tune, or at lea...
6 years agoDrum poster value?
I think I recognize Carmine Appice and Roger Pope. Is Bun E Carlos there?
6 years ago