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Thanks Vintage Drum Forum... I'm Done!
Excellent job on the new finish! I wish I had your skillset.
13 years ago1941 ludwig 28" bass
Those are some cool drums. Those old Imperial lugs are killer. That bass drum should sound monsterous! Regarding resale potential - it obviously de...
13 years ago26x14 chrome over maple with friends
These drums date to the early 80s, as evidenced by the rounded off B/O badges and the "pre-serial numbered" badge. Another clue is the Modular series...
13 years agoRust Removers
I've recently tried this product as well, and am very impressed with the results. Effective and non-toxic!
13 years agoPearl or sparkle??
Of the kits I've got, the Slingerland Capri Pearl is my favorite wrap, followed closely by my Rogers Red Onyx.
13 years agoludwig standards wow look at these!!
I'd be curious to know how the inner wrap affects the tone of these drums. Anybody have any insight into this?
13 years agoW&A kit - 1950s?
Just acquired these beauties, and I'm hoping to learn something about them. Not much published material about these kits, so I'm hoping that some W&A...
13 years agoSonor Jazz Kit
I'm no expert, but I believe those to be Phonics. I've always lusted for these drums, particularly in Rosewood. And jazz sizes to boot? I'd make th...
13 years agoLittle help on an old Leedy.
That's slunk, not drunk. An old term referring to the thin snareside head.
13 years agoVintage Slingerland 15x10 Tom Tom Drum 8 Lug Oval Badge
Looks more like a marching tenor drum - notice the eye to affix a shoulder strap to.
13 years agoFound Missing FANTASIA Snare!
That wrap is ultra-cool. Considering that it completes a matched set, I'd have paid that all day long. Congrats!
13 years ago1960 Roger Holday Classic (missin some peices/parts)
If you expect help, we expect pics. What is "special" about it?
13 years agoSlingerland Tension Rods, How Can You Tell if Correct?
Your tension rod features the blips on the head, which are period correct. If I'm not mistaken, earlier 60s rod heads were flat faced, but I'm not su...
13 years agoCan A Brother Get A Hand IDing This Snare Drum?!?
Those are in deed Premier lugs currently on the drum, but I suspect that they are not original to the drum, considering the center hole between the cu...
13 years ago[B]1925-26 5x15 LUDWIG & LUDWIG 12 pt. FLORAL DeLUXE SUPER-LUDWIG[/B]
Amazing restoration. BRAVO!!
13 years ago