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Ludwig Standard Strata Finish Variations
I think the Standard line first appeared in the late 60's -like '68 or '69.
18 years agoVintage Ludwig I won on ebay..need some opinions..
my mistake!That's definitely a Ludwig.The scarf joint is what you took the picture of! I can see the wrap IS tucked into the joint. If there is a date...
18 years ago60's Rogers bop kit 18-12-14-dyna, Black Onyx
OOOHHH LA LA!! That's a beauty!!!! Why would you sell that baby?
18 years agoHow do you tell if hoop is nickle or chrome? pic
^^^ What he said.
18 years agoVintage Ludwig I won on ebay..need some opinions..
It looks like number 4 is a Keller remake of a vintage style shell. It looks like the poplar wood core is made up of TWO plies -as opposed to the old...
18 years agoVintage Collectable - to Play or Not
I play ALL my vintage gear -well almost all of it. I might make an exception on some drums with the original calfskin heads intact. I don't want to me...
18 years agoVintage Ludwig I won on ebay..need some opinions..
The first three pictures appear to be 3-ply. The fourth does not appear to be a 3-ply shell.... tell me, is there a date stamp in that particular drum...
18 years agoVintage Ludwig I won on ebay..need some opinions..
They appear to be ludwig shells...but I really need to see the bearing edge and the wood-plies upclose and in better detail. My bet would be that they...
18 years agoThe attraction of "Vintage" -ANYTHING
The quality of vintage drum gear verses the dependability and strength of more modern designs of drum gear is a subject that has been mulled over many...
18 years agoHelp to ID/Value a Ludwig Snare
It looks like a 6-1/2" depth shell. Is that correct? If so, then it's worth even more -especially to Bonham fans! $300-400 is more likely the value......
18 years agoRogers owners...what are your head preferences?
For my applications, I now prefer the Diplomats. They are too thin to play hard, but they are great for low-volume "jazz" sounds. They respond better...
18 years agoLudwig Bass Drum Hoops
Nope. I just measured my 60's and 70's Ludwig hoops. They are 1-3/4" wide and the inlay is 1/2" on both.
18 years agoAge and Value of Rogers Drums
ACtually, they came out with that badge in 1975 because I have the check I wrote in December of 1974 when I ordered mine...thought I was getting a Swi...
18 years agoLeedy Fiesta Kit is Here
Wow....what a gorgeous and well-chosen collection! Fantastic!!Burger Kin
18 years agorogers drum kit
Man, don't bow out after only 8 posts! Let's talk about Rogers Swiv-O-Matic not being in demand anymore. Actually, I would bet that if a legitimate...
18 years ago