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Vintage Gretsch Responso snare wires
Hey all, I've got an old Gretsch cocktail snare unit that I'd like to install on a drum for a specific project, but the actual wires are a bent mess...
10 years agoHow Rare A Gretsch?
Beautiful. I can't imagine any Gretsch guy who wouldn't love to have that set!
10 years agoList your biggest Snare Drum disappointments
This may not apply to others who own them, but I've had two Dunnett snares, one wood and one metal. The metal one I purchased from Ron and it was lik...
10 years agoAm I dumb?
I have the same dilemma. Picked up the same kit (22-16-13 in champagne sparkle) and have it now completely restored and it looks and sounds awesome....
10 years ago1963 ludwig silver sparkle offer?
On second thought, Curtis is probably closer with regards to price. I picked up a mid 60's Ludwig set for about 300. After new heads, new bearing ed...
10 years ago1963 ludwig silver sparkle offer?
I might go as much as 700.00 USD. The bass drum modification to the center post mount kinda kills it for me. It looks like the small tom has a wrap...
10 years agoTake a look at my butt crack
I broke one of those several years ago and was surprised ( and disappointed in Ludwig) to find that it was chrome on high-strength plastic
10 years agoVintage Drum story with a Burgundy HAPPY Ending
Hey there Mark, Beautiful set and cool story! Without re-posting here, go check out my CL find of last December. Beautiful Ludwig Super Classics in...
10 years agoSupra snare troubles and questions
It's a little hard to see, but I think you have the snare cords backward. When you run the cord from one side to the other, do it on top and not on t...
10 years agoRogers Left-handed Set-ups
Interesting thread. A trumpet player friend of mine has a lefty round badge set. 22-16-12-14snare in gray marine pearl. Actually, the 16" tom has th...
10 years agoLudwig WMP concern
From Tommyp...
10 years agoT-rod on Ludwig 3 Ply BD Backing Off During Play
I've found that if the bearing edge is not perfectly flat, it causes this issue. A bass drum edge that has a higher point at one lug wouldn't need as...
10 years ago60's Ludwig Champagne Sparkle Canister Throne
Hi Guys, I'm selling this canister throne that came with a Champagne sparkle Ludwig Classic set I picked up on Craig's List here in Austin. I won't...
10 years ago