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Restored 1966 Ludwig Steel Timbales (Copper & Chrome)
First round was using a rolling pin cut to width and hammering away. Once that roughed it out, the problem shifted to the curled under, rolled bottom...
10 years agoRestored 1966 Ludwig Steel Timbales (Copper & Chrome)
This is my thank you to cuco for all his inspiration and guidance in getting these back in the gig. Was going to use one as a cadaver to volunteer up...
10 years agoSlingerland Snare - need ID Help and Advice
I have a few '55-'59 Student nickel over cast if you'd be interested. No tension rods, but the lugs are nicely aged without pitting. Polished one up...
10 years agoLittle forgotten 'Treasures' are out there...
like these that I found tucked in my original Acrolite bullet case....still in there. The 1962 edition of the Ludwig lesson book that came with my sna...
10 years agovaluation and identification help
Chrome on steel supraphonic 1965 S/N wouldn't be very likely. What little I know shows only available in 1965 as a Ludaloy shell directly under chrome...
10 years agoSuccess! Removing chrome from Supraphonic
After asking everyone the best way to successfully remove chrome from my 1964 Supraphonic (http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=46057), I...
10 years agoOriginal 70's Acrolite P-4066 (small knob?) muffler needed
I'm looking to buy a P-4066 exactly like this one. Tapered neck 3/4" knob, - with the 2" felt. Bottom position mounting screw. The pictures are from...
10 years ago7"x14" RK Snare
I hate to think what you must own if this is your "herd thinning" choice!! Yummmmm.
10 years agoCorrect Ludwig part number for Acrolite muffler needed
Ok. Thanks everyone for all your help again! I'll keep my eyes open on the Sale forum here, as well as eBay, CL etc.
10 years agoCorrect Ludwig part number for Acrolite muffler needed
I know this is the correct muffler. I need to know the part number.
10 years agoCorrect Ludwig part number for Acrolite muffler needed
My Acrolite is missing the original muffler - B/O badge s/n is 930173, which would put it about 1976-77. I'm seeing so much variation in pictures aro...
10 years ago"I'm the Dumbest Guy on This Forum Reason #19"
Oh great - Reason #20. No I didn't think of a heat source....instead I used a tiny lab spatula. But I will next time. Thankfully I was able to get i...
10 years ago"I'm the Dumbest Guy on This Forum Reason #19"
Who knew that an Acro B/O badge was glued on when put on way back in the 70's NOT ME! I've had this snare drum for ever and it wasn't until the last...
10 years ago1930 Ludwig & Ludwig New Era snare drum
Incredible design - I bet it just sings. Would love to hear it in a concert hall. Thanks Mark!
10 years agoAny Successful DIY chrome removals with a Supraphonic??
A friend of mine has a moderately pitted Supraphonic (S/N 44583) that he's had shelved for years. I sent him some pics of polished aluminums. He hande...
10 years ago