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TAMA Artstar ES - Japan / Taiwan
Just out of curiosity, does anyone know what happened to the official Tama forum? I used to visit there but can't find it now.
6 years agoFOR SALE: 1970s Ludwig 6.5x14 LM402 Supraphonic Snare drum in *amazing* condition
She's a beaut. My late 70s Supra had some pitting. It's crazy how some of them don't have pitting like yours. Apparently, the owner(s) took care of...
6 years agoCalling all 70's Ludwig Shell Experts
The shells look like 6 ply Ludwigs to me. I'd guess early 80s. The claws look like aftermarkets.
6 years agoWhere can I get a Spring for this Old Tama Pedal
From kenshireen...
6 years agoWhere can I get a Spring for this Old Tama Pedal
It appears that your pedal needs a tensioner as well. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gibraltar-Bass-Drum-Pedal-Spring-Tension-Assembly/292678415254?epid=22...
6 years agoPainting Ludwig bass drum hoops
To answer your questions- Based on what I've seen, repainting the hoops doesn't seem to devalue drums, therefore, it's reasonable to believe that rep...
6 years ago'68 Ludwig Super Classic Blue Oyster
They look immaculate. Thanks for sharing.
6 years agoQuestions about a Ludwig Black/White badge Copper Snare
Reverb has a write-up on it. It says it's from the 2000's. There's also a 5" & 6.5"brass version of the drum and the drum in the reverb pic looks l...
7 years agoQuestions about a Ludwig Black/White badge Copper Snare
It looks like a LM305. Bronze.
7 years agoLudwig Atlas tom mount and vintage 3 ply Sligerland shells
From ludwigold...
7 years agoOyster black pearl from Walopus looks GREAT!
Looks great. It kinda looks aged, which looks more authentic.
7 years agoValue of Date Stamp 1969 Acrolite
I recently sold an early 70s acrolite in similar shape for $200. It was sold within 2 hours of being listed. I would expect your acro would sell for...
7 years agoWhat's wrong with this CL ad? :)
The snare drum alone sells for $500.
7 years agoWhat's wrong with this CL ad? :)
if legit that's a steal, although I don't know what 'losing errors' are.
7 years agoAnother Ludwig Date Question
That sounds like a great kit with some history. If I had to guess I'd say early 70s. Ludwig used the pointy badge for most of the 70s and Ludcote wa...
7 years ago