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What is more rare I wonder?
I'm not sure how to evaluate the Arbiter drums as far as monetary value. They were expensive to make and they were priced very high when they appeared...
17 years ago68 Ludwig Supraphonic strange strainer
I would guess the rotary style knob is correct for the drum. '68 was kind of a "crossover" year. I can't explain the snare experiment other than to s...
17 years ago68 Ludwig Supraphonic strange strainer
Jim, I guess we both concluded the same thing at about the same time. You beat me this time! ;)
17 years ago68 Ludwig Supraphonic strange strainer
Get a carbon steel drill bit that corresponds to the size of the holes in the actual throwoff foot and carefully (in a drill press if you have access...
17 years ago1964 Classic silver sparkle set
I think you got it, Kurt! 20/12/16 would explain things. That picture is a bit "fish-eyed" looking to me, too. It's a very nice and complete set of d...
17 years ago1964 Classic silver sparkle set
Do you have any more pictures of the drums? How would you rate their condition on a scale of 1 to 10? They look really nice from what I can tell! Is t...
17 years ago1955 Champion 7x14
Nice!!!!!!!!!
17 years agoBrass Supra - coloration
Wow! I've never seen that before.
17 years agoJeff Hamilton brush technique
Nice! I love Peter Erskine's playing. His "European Trio" is still one of the classiest sounding trios I've ever heard.
17 years ago1969 Ludwig Jazzette natural maple pics
Yeah...and there are about ten times the number of Gretsch jazz kits out there compared to the extremely rare Jazzette. keep in mind, Ludwig wasn't kn...
17 years ago1969 Ludwig Jazzette natural maple pics
It's difficult to say for sure... IF it was 100% Ludwig, then that kit would be pushing $4K , in my opinion. As it is with the Rogers spikes...mmmay...
17 years ago1969 Ludwig Jazzette natural maple pics
BEAUTIFUL DRUMS!! As far as a collector's point of view is concerned, the Rogers spikes are problematic. I understand that people did things like this...
17 years agoMy 1960 Ludwig Downbeat kit
That's what we call a matched kit!!!! She's going to be 48 in a few more days! happy birthday!!
17 years ago1969 Ludwig Jazzette natural maple pics
lol! Everybody's here! :) This is the "unofficial" Jazzette website!
17 years ago1969 Ludwig Jazzette natural maple pics
PLEASE post as many detailed photos as you can! I had hoped that some Jazzettes would be making their way back into the light of day! I'm really loo...
17 years ago