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Rare-Bird N.Y.C School Acrolite
Uber-cool man! Cool1 That's the same one my buddy John (JRFrond) has! 70's B/O version. Sweet drum. Thanks for posting the shot. NEVER SELL IT! You...
13 years agoThe Blaemire section of the Forum, 10x14 SN
Hey Jinx! Hey man, thanks for the kind words and for posting these shots. Drop by more often. We need a Blaemire thread or three just to round out th...
13 years ago1984 Ludwig Hammered Bronze Supraphonic
That's a beauty Latz, small stipple hammering or large? How does it stack up against your other snares? How do you rate the drum? And did you add die...
13 years agoRare-Bird N.Y.C School Acrolite
John, Joey, Teen, why don't you guys post a photo of your Board of Ed snares in this thread? I'd love to see them! John
13 years ago1984 Ludwig Hammered Bronze Supraphonic
I have the top badge, Hoppy. Mine isn't cut like that one is, but it's the same badge. And yes, it was my understanding that the earlier versions had...
13 years agoLudwig Classic Rewrap Vote
Potsy - figuring out anything the Ludwig company did over the years, including the serial numbers is always like having an itch you can't scratch! lo...
13 years agoLudwig Classic Rewrap Vote
From potsy24...
13 years agoRare-Bird N.Y.C School Acrolite
I've heard you and others laud the merits of copper before. I really need to check one out. I honestly don't think I've ever played a copper shell sna...
13 years agoHelp Identify These Please
Yep, looks like that cheap E-Z Sparkle wrap they sell on ebay. John
13 years agoLudwig Classic Rewrap Vote
No, Potsy, when you strip the paint, you'll get the old finish off too. You can't stop the strippers chemical action at a chosen layer. It just eats o...
13 years ago1984 Ludwig Hammered Bronze Supraphonic
Hoppy - I read your post. Ok, so I go downstairs to write down the serial number on the bronze supra and guess what? There is no number on the badge!...
13 years agoStainless steel ft trade
I sold an 18" Stainless steel floor tom last year on fleabay for $750.00 I'd think twice about a straight up swap. The 18" is a rare size (unless it'...
13 years agoRare-Bird N.Y.C School Acrolite
Knowing how popular they are, I'm really surprised Ludwig hasn't re-issued these unchromed deep-dish Supra's/Acro's. It's a great drum, they'd make a...
13 years agoRare-Bird N.Y.C School Acrolite
A friend of mine was always borrowing the snare for gigs or for recording. Back in 97'/98' he was returning it to me and he offered me $500. for the d...
13 years agoThe Blaemire section of the Forum, 10x14 SN
From kevins...
13 years ago