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Discuss Drum Catalogs
I also just noticed that Ludwig started photographing kits from the front in 1980. I think a drum set comes across as a "shield" when seen from the f...
17 years agoDiscuss Drum Catalogs
Great topic! I my opinion, the reason why Rogers and Camco didn't last is simply because the world didn't need more drum manufacturers! People back t...
17 years agoEarly 70's Brass Supra with cut off badge!
Does brass sound better than alloy? -not in my opinion. I prefer the sound of the alloy drums to the sound of brass drums. But "better" is subjective....
17 years agoLudwig Concert Toms
I have never heard of a black painted interior from the factory -but I have seen many shells with the interiors painted black by former owners.
17 years agoplease help identify this old ludy drum
"A tenor drum is a cylindrical drum, which is higher pitched than a bass drum. In a symphony orchestra's percussion section, a tenor drum is a low-pi...
17 years agoEarly 70's Brass Supra with cut off badge!
Don't re-chrome! It's not worth it.
17 years agoplease help identify this old ludy drum
I think it's called a "tenor drum" and is used in marching/orchestral applications...but someone who knows more will correct me, I'm sure!Mister T
17 years ago? re "matching" serial numbers on vintage kits
For me, the numbers mean a lot -in terms of the way I collect. I collect vintage Ludwig (mostly) kits and I see the numbers as being indicative of a d...
17 years agoWeat coast/East coast values = the same?
LOL! That's "West" coast! Sorry about that. I hadn't had my coffee yet
17 years ago'65 Ludwig WMP Super Classics
Gorgeous WMP Super Classic you have there!
17 years ago1970's Slingerland BeBop
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17 years ago1970's Slingerland BeBop
VERY nice kit! I would love one of those, me'self!
17 years agoWeat coast/East coast values = the same?
I was wondering if the valuations we place on drums differs from the West coast to the East coast. It seems like East coast prices for vintage drums a...
17 years agoGretsch Tangerine Sparkle
WOW! That's a really nice kit! -REEEEEAAALLY nice color! I love TS! I'll bet they sound great, too! Congrats!
17 years agoLud Pioneer snare
They are great drums. Yes, they are a "blended" shell, as you say...They are 3-ply drums, in other words.
17 years ago