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marble cortex?!
wow. Live and learn! I never realized it was a real finish! :o
15 years agomarble cortex?!
Where are the tom tom badges? One word: Rewrap!
15 years agoTape vs Glue for re-wraps
I have not done either method, but, in theory, the tape method presents some problems that might not be readily apparent. First off, the tape method...
15 years agoLudwig Jazzette on Ebay in Mahogany finish
A couple of things to note on that Jazzette: There is an added tone control on the batter side of the bass drum. And I noted that, on the 12" tom to...
15 years agoLudwig Jazzette on Ebay in Mahogany finish
Hey! COOL! Thanks for posting that! That's truly the first time I've ever seen one outside of the catalog picture. It's a beauty! Wouldn't you know it...
15 years agoBrass or Pot Metal??
As far as I know, they are pot metal. Some old, OLD lugs used to be drawn brass, I think. But the Classics ( aka "Bowties) have always been diecast po...
15 years agoGretsch, Ludwig, Slingerland and Rogers
That's correct. Most vintage drums have a rounded bearing edge profile. As the story I was told goes: The bearing edges were rounded to help prevent...
15 years agoFibes WOW!!!
link please? Nevermind....I saw it. Nice set of drums -very desirable to people who like the Jasper shells but don't like the diecast rims of Gretsc...
15 years agoanother set of luddys with a "is it worth it question"
The hoops have been refinished. Absolutely not worth $1K.
15 years agoGretsch, Ludwig, Slingerland and Rogers
Some differences are that Ludwig had the 3-ply shells with solid maple reinforcement rings. These shells were made with a core of poplar wood and they...
15 years agoThe correct spelling is "Lauan"
From checker758...
15 years agoThe correct spelling is "Lauan"
From checker758...
15 years agoi need help judging if this luddy is worth it
LOL! I just saw another set with dual legs -the Hal Blaine blue sparkle set for sale! Car Driving2
15 years agoi need help judging if this luddy is worth it
That's true. They could be original. I've seen them before, too.
15 years agoi need help judging if this luddy is worth it
It looks like there are a few holes in those drums. The original tom mount holes appear to be from a diamond plate clip mount. The bass drum legs coul...
15 years ago