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Removing Pain From A Ludwig Pearl Wrap
If the wrap is un-scratched, then you should be able to clean off the paint reasonably well. But, it's likely scratched ...in which case, the paint wi...
17 years agoVintage Ludwig catalogs on CD ROM -Jazzette
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17 years agoQuick & Easy Ludwig Question
"Appropriate" would be consistent with what Ludwig was known for during transitional periods -inconsistencies! Red ink and red felt would sound right....
17 years agoQuick & Easy Ludwig Question
Interesting! I would have guessed a white felt by then, but I still wouldn't rule out the likelyhood of your drum being original. It was probably just...
17 years agoQuick & Easy Ludwig Question
A 1964 would have come with a red felt muffler. An EARLY 1965 may have come with a red felt as well. They did, however change to white felt that very...
17 years agoYamaha late 60's early 70's...any info?
Yeah, I think the shells are maple and I also heard they were made well -not the typical "fire wood" (luan) variety stencil kit. They were probably as...
17 years agoAre they Ludwigs?
DEFINITELY NOT!! They are Japanese "stencil" drums
17 years agoVintage Ludwig catalogs on CD ROM -Jazzette
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17 years agoVintage Ludwig catalogs on CD ROM -Jazzette
12 X 18 -That's what designates it as a Jazzette.Burger Kin
17 years ago'61 wmp Ludwig snare
My guess would be that the stamper got the 5 mixed up with the 6...or, possibly, that it is in fact a 6 that has been partially rubbed off so that it...
17 years agoRare Photo! Buddy Rich
LOL! Umm....wow?!
17 years agoLudwig Questions: Piccolos & Floor Toms
Yes, I agree with mlvibes' assessment of the situation. It sounds like you probably have a Jazz Combo. Dang! I didn't know about The Las Vegas. I alwa...
17 years agoLudwig Questions: Piccolos & Floor Toms
The Downbeat is a 4 X 14 8-lug snare drum. I know, because I've got one. Of the models you named, the Downbeat is the most desirable. Why? I don't kn...
17 years agoYamaha late 60's early 70's...any info?
I don't know exactly when the kit was made and, other than getting a hold of someone at the Yamaha musical instruments division who is a historian, I...
17 years agoYamaha late 60's early 70's...any info?
Indeed, I am!
17 years ago