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Burgundy Ludwig Down Beat Shells 50 years old - 2 Sets
Hey there Tim, hope you get better soon; and good luck with the sale.
9 years agoLudwig Walnut Cortex Drums Part 1
You're making me want to get a Walnut cortex Ludwig. I own both 3-ply and 6-ply Ludwigs. I prefer the 6-ply Ludwig sound tone-wise. And I prefer t...
9 years agoMeasuring for oversized heads
Yeah, that's a tough one. You're probably right on the resonance being affected with a tighter fitting head. I have a snare that I re-wrapped; I put...
9 years agoMeasuring for oversized heads
Did you try one of the newer Remo Ambassador heads? My guess is that they may be slightly larger than the older ones. You might try to take your drum...
9 years agoKeystone lugs for classic ?
Great question. Are the pics below the same as a keystone lug? It's an 'element' lug. If so, then it appears that the hole spacing is different. I...
9 years agobottom heads
From JSdrums...
9 years agoYear for this Acro and Which Muffler
If you're going to GC check out the new hammered Acrolite. I guess it needed to be drier. [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x_a3gbzOdw"]https://...
9 years agoA Wrap is a Wrap
From tris66...
9 years agoSerious props to Pearl & Evans
That's pretty impressive of both companies. Good for you. Pearl makes excellent drums.
9 years agoA Wrap is a Wrap
The wood paneling reminds me of a better time.
9 years agoYear for this Acro and Which Muffler
My guess is '82-'84 due to the serial number and black outline around the serial number. An '84 Ludwig catalog shows that type of badge. I don't bel...
9 years agoVintage Ludwig deal - Need help!
Congrats on your kit. You got a great deal, especially with the Supra. Imagine the stories that kit could tell if it could talk.
9 years agoA Wrap is a Wrap
Everyone's different. I don't hate 'em. I think the Ludwigs are pretty cool. I like their 70s vibe and I'd take a butcher block over any black or w...
9 years ago'68 Acrolite on reverb
Not my drum, but it appears to be a great deal on reverb. $125 shipped https://reverb.com/item/1583385-ludwig-acrolite-1968-5x14
9 years agoEbay wrap pros and cons
That kit looks really sharp. I haven't used the ebay wrap, but I've heard good things about it. I'm a fan of Jammin Sam's wrap and service; he has s...
9 years ago