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ludwig snare
Hey, for what it's worth... I own one of Ludwig's most collectible snare drums -the "Downbeat" (4 X 14) and it's worth a LOT of money (kinda) and it...
16 years agoWhere is all the GOLD sparkle?
Hello there!Burger Kin I love the sparkle wrapped finishes -some more than others. Blue sparkle, for example...easily one of (Ludwig's) most common s...
16 years ago3700$ cymbal :O
That's a lot of money, but that's also a very thin, light old K. 1500+ grams is feather-light!! That's what the hardcore K guys look for. But, yeah......
16 years agoHelp Needed To Identify Vintage Ludwig Kit
Short answer: Ludwig didn't offer a double railmount as a standard issue, but I'm sure one could have been ordered. Oftentimes, a music shop would cus...
16 years agoin-style bass drum head choice
Here's my "secret" discovery: I went into the drum shop and asked the new guy for a 20" coated Ambassador...not thinking to specify that it was for a...
16 years agoCan you give me some info on this set?
Quick answer: No It might change the characteristics of the tone a bit, but that's a pretty major undertaking. My best advice to you would be to cle...
16 years ago1957 WFL kit
It sounds like you were careful, but you should avoid using the steel wool method on future maintenance cleanings. SWEET cannister throne!! Man, you...
16 years ago1957 WFL kit
mlvibes is correct. In addition, the steel wool will create micro-scratches that will act like a sponge to hold onto moisture. It gives immediate re...
16 years ago1957 WFL kit
NO STEEL WOOL -EVER!! ;) RichK is right.
16 years agoRed Sparkle Gretsch
...and at about 7:00 o'clock, I barely can make out the third set of holes...which would coincide with the positioning of most floor tom leg brackets....
16 years agoRed Sparkle Gretsch
I am not a Gretsch guy, but that small bass drum has some suspicious-looking conversion traits. I've never heard of a stock Gretsch (or any other bran...
16 years agoPearl President : good drums?
Wow! A lot of those old Japanese kits, while poorly made, often have some of the cooooooolest wraps I have ever seen! I wish an American company could...
16 years ago1957 WFL kit
That's rreeeeeaaallly cool! I, too, can't wait!! And welcome to the forum!
16 years agoWhat type of glue for wrap seams???
LOL! Yes, now that you mention it, it DOES sound familiar! ;) Well, if you want my opinion about Krazy Glue "crystallizing", then I'll show you the s...
16 years agoSacrilige or practicality
I concur. The answer is NO!Mister T
17 years ago