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Ludwigs: 1960 vs 1969-71 shells
It's a toss up as far as the sound they will produce. The hardware is a toss up, too (in my opinion). The Standard hardware isn't the greatest, but it...
15 years ago6 luggers
My 1964 gold sparkle Pioneer is probably my favorite snare drum. I don't use it on gigs. I have used it in the studio, though. It's a fantastic soundi...
15 years agoLudwigs: 1960 vs 1969-71 shells
Unless both sets are absolutely MINT condition (like new in the box), they are priced too high for the current market. But that's a general statement....
15 years agoAnyone Know Something About This Drum
Sorry! I meant to say that either "Pearl" OR "Star" were the two, main Japanese manufacturing companies that made these drums. They often labeled them...
15 years agoludwig
Hmmm....I'm almost sure they're blue. Can you provide some more pictures of a slightly larger size? It may be picking up some reflected blue color -ha...
15 years agoAnyone Know Something About This Drum
The cost was minimal when they were new. It is a Japanese "stencil" kit. Either Pearl of Star made the drums -likely sometime in the 60's/70's. Th...
15 years agoludwig
From Apostrophe'...
15 years ago16" floor tom hell
*wild idea #20* Maybe you could go around the inner perimeter of the rim with a Dremel tool and grind it thinner?
15 years ago16" floor tom hell
You could get a 16" single-flange rim (I think they are available???) and a few small claws and solve it that way. Or, you could get a wooden 16" tom...
15 years agoludwig
Values are all over the place these days. It's really hit or miss. But your "Ringo" kit is off the wall in terms of value -definitely at the high end....
15 years agoKiller Jo
incredible drummer and showman!!!
15 years ago1962 Oyster Black Pearl Downbeat Set
Well, they do have some war on them as you mentioned. but that is probably the most highly collectible finish of all the Ludwig finishes. It's not the...
15 years ago1928 Super Ludwigold
Nice drum! Isn't it weird how much better-looking vintage drums are than even the nicest new drums? I just can't get over it! There was such a style t...
15 years ago1962 Oyster Black Pearl Downbeat Set
If, as you say, they are all in that kind of shape, then it would be a "Name Your Price" kind of drum set! What a treasure! Congratulations!
15 years agoMy new 1965 Ludwig
Yep. It looks like you did very well! That's a nice kit! $600.00 is a good price.
15 years ago