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Late 60's Premier kit
Oh....A "lefty", huh? I like the honey-blonde color.
16 years agoLudwig Supraphonic shell
I know. I know. I was thinking "steel". I feel dumb, okay? crying2-07
16 years agobuying complete or restoring?
Yes, those are all good points, too. It does depend on what your application of the drums is going to be. I have a certain "budget" for vintage kits...
16 years agoNeed some input!
Case Study: Mike Curotto Diagnosis: High Collects 'er all ;)
16 years agoNeed some input!
Case Study: Set-O-Matic Player Diagnosis: Worn-out balls
16 years agoNeed some input!
Case Study: Old K Zildjian player Diagnosis: Cracked Bell
16 years agobuying complete or restoring?
I agree. Buy a complete, matched set of vintage drums. You will never regret it. Get some drums with no extra holes -no alterations -no broken or comp...
16 years agoLudwig Supraphonic shell
Yes, that's what my Ludalloy drum weighs, too! Confirmed. BTW...I thought there were a few brass models made in the late 60's. Are you sure there wer...
16 years agoLudwig Supraphonic shell
Woops! yes, you are correct about the magnet. Sorry! Duh! Brass is a non-ferrous metal, after all! (hits self in forehead). In any case, it's avery cl...
16 years agoLudwig Supraphonic shell
USUALLY, there is some pitting on Ludalloy shells because the chrome didn't plate well onto the aluminum -thus the pitting problems. The brass shells...
16 years agoNeed some input!
From Olimpass...
16 years agoNeed some input!
Case Study: Ludwig Drummer Diagnosis: SUPRAficial contusions Mister T
16 years agoRogers 14 Inch Floor Toms
Yep, Rogers 14 floor toms are hot right now. The same thing applies (even more so) to Ludwig Jazzette bass drums. They offered them, but didn't appar...
16 years agoSnare Wire Advice
Cool! I skimmed over a few. I'll check more later! Thanks for linking!
16 years agoLudwig Standard Strata Finish Variations
It's all speculation. But it IS a fact that the Standard line was sold at a lower price because it was made less expensively. The Standard lugs were m...
16 years ago