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And then there's this one.....again clueless....
Those straight, black hoops look terrible on a kit like that, in my opinion.
16 years agoLudwig Standard Strata Finish Variations
From NewDecade...
16 years agoLudwig Standard Strata Finish Variations
Well....Keep in mind that most of this stuff is kind of esoteric. I am no real expert in what Ludwig's intentions might have been with the name "Strat...
16 years agoMy 78 Rogers are about ready for heads... any suggestions?
Remo clear Ambassadors for the toms -clear or coated Emperor batter for the bass and a coated Ambassador front -muffle with a felt strip or a vintage...
16 years ago1971 Ludwig silver sparkle set
From Ludwig-dude...
16 years ago1971 Ludwig silver sparkle set
Matched Jazzette kits are probably the rarest of the rare vintage Ludwig kits. Jazzettes with some kind of "amendments" are also rare. Jazzette bass...
16 years agoMy 78 Rogers are about ready for heads... any suggestions?
I thought the gray painted ones were five ply. I have some Big R drums from jussssst over the "borderline" when they first transitioned to the Memrilo...
16 years agoSerial # question
No real value difference between early and late 70's B/O badges/drums. After that, they rounded off the two sharp corners of the badge because they we...
16 years agoWorth the money?
That would depend. it looks like a big, orchestral bass drum. If you wanted to use it for a drum set application, then you would be also investing som...
16 years agoCalf and Goat Skin Questionnaire
I use coated Dips on my drums. But, on my calfskin drum, I have a "slunk" calfskin head on the resonant side.
16 years agoCalf and Goat Skin Questionnaire
They are definitely a different sound. There are going to be inconsistencies because they are a natural product. If the heads are fitting too tightly...
16 years agoadhesive for bass drum hoop strip o finish suggestions?
3M contact cement. You apply a very light amount to the groove in the hoop and to the underside of the strip and wait for it to get tacky. You careful...
16 years agoLudwig 3 ply versus 6 ply Sound Demonstration
Yeah, I know what you mean. I play so softly now, I tend to like the feel of 3-ply drums. Because if the drums feel good to play, then I think I play...
16 years agoLudwig Standard Strata Finish Variations
Yes, but even the Oysters weren't always consistent at times. There were quirks in all those "blended" finishes because they were all essentially hand...
16 years agoGeorg B. Stone & Son Master-Model
Nice drum. How does it sound?
16 years ago