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1950s Ludwig snare (should I buy)
Other than the swapped out P-83 that's missing, it looks good to me! John
12 years ago6.5"x14" 3-ply Mahogany Super-Sensitive
> getting that strainer setup perfect must have been a pita. Careful measuring, -very- careful measuring. Measure twice, drill once! lol Thanks al...
12 years agoHappy Thanksgiving!
Happy Triptophan Day to all my buds at VDF! Ahhh, turkey buzz... love it. John
12 years agoForget about drums, collect Twinkies
This is from Wikipedia: "After Rodriguez's death in 1954 (he was 88 years old), the revolution, and the subsequent nationalization of the tobacco ind...
12 years ago6.5"x14" 3-ply Mahogany Super-Sensitive
Ok, thank you all for your patience. Here she is; my Frankenwood-super-sensitive! Three words: Crisp, dry, woody! I'm liking it. [IMG]http://i1143....
12 years agoForget about drums, collect Twinkies
> Kinda like Cuban cigars, everybody wants what they can't have anymore. What chu talkin' bout, Wilson? I smoked a Romeo and Julieta last week! (I...
12 years agoCustom Jazz Set
You da man, Bill! Nice job on those. Customer will be -very- happy I'm sure. John
12 years agovintage Gretsch parts! Claws, Large Lugs, FT brackets
Yes? No? John
12 years ago6.5"x14" 3-ply Mahogany Super-Sensitive
Lynn - Bill will do a good job for you. Great guy, easy to deal with, reliable and his prices are fair. Go for it - with confidence. I'll look forward...
12 years agoShould I buy mid 50's WFL Bass Drum $200 plus postage?
> I would wait especially if the shell has been drilled for Sling lugs Amen. That's a lot of cake to spend on an altered shell. Plenty of 'complete'...
12 years agoHeads up San Diego!
From backbeatkeeper...
12 years agoPainted wrap test............
Hmmm, Press Wash. Who'da thunk it? I'll have to try it next time a paint removal project shows up. Thanks for doing the experiment and for posting th...
12 years ago6.5"x14" 3-ply Mahogany Super-Sensitive
Bill, I left feedback for you in the General section 'Seller feedback' thread. John
12 years agovintage Gretsch parts! Claws, Large Lugs, FT brackets
Would you, by any chance, have the throw-off lever for a Gretsch #5380 Microsensitive snare strainer. It's a late 50's snare drum. Thanx, John
12 years ago6.5"x14" 3-ply Mahogany Super-Sensitive
Bumping this one back to the top... hoop arrives tomorrow! Check back for photos/review on Weds. Just got in an Evans Hazy 300 for the snare side so I...
12 years ago