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Wrap Deterioration
From CTMichaelV...
7 years agoReggae on Ludwig Rockers & S-102
Must...have...S-102! Actually considering making a Frankensnare by buying a beadless aluminum shell and then using some surplus Slingerland lugs and...
7 years agoSlingy guys concert (?) snares-what to do?
I'm with Creighton on all issues. Why bother with what's underneath the chrome plating on the bottom hoop if the drum is going to be displayed behind...
7 years agoWFL jazz festival?
Okay. My WFL Deems (the Duco Gold on Black) has a P-83 with the mechanism sticking out and WFL on its base. Its badge says: WFL DRUMS Ludwig Drum Co...
7 years agoWFL jazz festival?
So my gold-on-black Duco snare must be earlier than I had thought. WFL-in-a-keystone everything, P-83 strainer, and COB hoops. No date stamp, no seri...
7 years agoWFL jazz festival?
I have a similar drum, but black/gold Duco, not wrapped. Wonderful drums they are; inherently great sounding, IMO, and thanks to Sir Starkey, the soun...
7 years agoCorrect Spray Paint for Ludwig Acrolite?
From vyacheslav...
7 years agoCorrect Spray Paint for Ludwig Acrolite?
From pgm554...
7 years agoPossibly painting a metal snare-a few procedure a prep questions
Rustoleum Hammered is good stuff. Sticks well, covers well. I put it on nice and thick to get the best texture effect. Then let it cure at least over...
7 years agoPearl Aqua Sparkle Set: What Do You Think?
One of my first thoughts is that there is an ad for a '70's Slingerland New Rock outfit for the same price at the bottom of the page for comparison. I...
7 years agoWhen is a Ludwig Weather Master Orchestra snare head considered too old
From Black Label...
7 years agoLate 70's Ludwig Butcher Block
Wow, you played it in pro dance combos for 15 years? And these are the original heads? I think those Ludwig mirror dots are pretty hardy things. And...
7 years agoVintage Slingerland Kit - Trade
As a drummer, amp repairman, home studio owner, and also owner/restorer of a New Rock 50N, I feel qualified to chime in here. One thing we have no id...
7 years agoAn Estate Sale Find
It was your day and your time to get a gold sparkle Ludwig kit! The (nearly) matching FT on eBay seems to prove it. Some estate sale (thrift store, e...
7 years agoRewrapping Ludwig 3pc set
Most excellent! Most fab! And the original wrap is even intact underneath in case some future restorer wants to go to the trouble.
7 years ago