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'58 Ludwig Project Update

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Super nice job!!! I love to see people tackle projects like this.

congrats on a beautiful job, and set.

Posted on 12 years ago
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And here's a pic of the finished product...or just about finished. I still need to make the logo for the bass drum...but other than that...she's gassed up and ready to play for my gig tonight! Can't wait for the test drive...

[IMG]http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m530/ElMoonlightDrummer/58%20Ludwig/IMG_0337.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m530/ElMoonlightDrummer/58%20Ludwig/IMG_0331.jpg[/IMG]

- EMD
Posted on 12 years ago
#12
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Nice work, that came out great! What did you use for chrome polish, and use to remove some of the pitting?

Posted on 12 years ago
#13
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Those turned out great Aaron! Let us know how they sound after your gig.

Greg

"Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail". John Wooden

Blaemire / Jenkins-Martin drums.

http://www.jenkinsmartindrums.com/
Posted on 12 years ago
#14
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Thanks guys.

Ludwig 400...I used this organic chrome polish I picked up at a local swap meet to clean up the rust. Like others have suggested with vinegar or Coca Cola, I let the parts soak over night and scrubbed with a medium-soft brush. After they dried I then gave them a coat of turtle wax to polish.

Hey Greg...they performed well last night, but I'm changing the heads...they didn't do it for me. Probably go with Remo Emp's or Vintage Amb's. I sure dig these tubs, though!

- EMD
Posted on 12 years ago
#15
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From ElMoonlightDrummer

Hey Greg...they performed well last night, but I'm changing the heads...they didn't do it for me. Probably go with Remo Emp's or Vintage Amb's. I sure dig these tubs, though!

I'm really digging the Vintage Emps these days. The Vintage Ambs actually seem deader than the Emps. This is on my fiberglass Blaemire drums though.

"Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail". John Wooden

Blaemire / Jenkins-Martin drums.

http://www.jenkinsmartindrums.com/
Posted on 12 years ago
#16
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What a gorgeous set of drums. Great job!

Posted on 12 years ago
#17
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El - Treat yourself to two sets of these:

[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Gibraltar-SC-FFT-Floating-Floor-10-5Mm/dp/B000EEHCZI/ref=pd_cp_MI_0[/ame]

Put one on each of the bass drum spurs and on the floor tom legs. The difference in the sound/resonance of the drums is going to blow your mind. I promise you. Well-worth the extra few bucks.

Thank me later! baby crawl2

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
#18
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You did a fantastic job. That kit looks fantastic and I can almost hear that Ludwig tone just by looking at the pics!

1957 George Way BDP 26" concert bass drum
1959 George Way BDP 22/12/16 w/ 5.5x14
1959 George Way Green Sparkle 22/12/16 w/5.5x14
1961 George Way Blue Sparkle 20/12/15
1961 George Way Jelly Bean 20/12/14 w/4.5x14
1960’s Camco Oaklawn Champagne 20/12/14/16w/5x14
1971-73 Camco Chanute Walnut 24/14/18 w/5x14 COB
Posted on 12 years ago
#19
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From Purdie Shuffle

El - Treat yourself to two sets of these:http://www.amazon.com/Gibraltar-SC-FFT-Floating-Floor-10-5Mm/dp/B000EEHCZI/ref=pd_cp_MI_0Put one on each of the bass drum spurs and on the floor tom legs. The difference in the sound/resonance of the drums is going to blow your mind. I promise you. Well-worth the extra few bucks. Thank me later! baby crawl2John

Hey John,

So...I'm about to order the feet like you're suggesting...but will they stay on since they are 10.5mm and the old Ludwig legs only 9.5mm?

- EMD
Posted on 12 years ago
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