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1960's ghost bass drum pedal

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I came across a ghost pedal for $25. It says that it's pre-Ludwig. Can anyone tell me about these pedals?

Posted on 12 years ago
#1
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thats a nice price for that. you should give it a try. here is a link that will give you all kinda info on them...

mike

http://www.billyrhythm.com/drums/ghost/

Posted on 12 years ago
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I've been playing Speed Kings for 50 years... but, If I ever had to pick another pedal, it would be a Ghost. Smooth operation, solid, and responsive. After Speed Kings, I think, Ghosts are some of the best 'players pedals' ever produced.

John

PS - They're a bee-atch to fix! Make sure the one being offered is in good working order. Bad ones are near impossible to repair...

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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I think that was the only thing about it was that the drive chain was broken and the person had put a metal cable in its place.

Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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Chain?

Ghosts dont have chains....

edit:

or cables

Posted on 12 years ago
#5
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Sometimes they do... they rattle with them and sigh and moan...

Sysl krysu nenahradi!

-196?-72 6ply White Oyster Amati
-1960s 3ply Red Sparkle Amati
- Zildjian, Paiste, Zyn, Istanbul

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Posted on 12 years ago
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I've attached a picture of it. Would this be something that could be fixed?

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Posted on 12 years ago
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From PTMatt

I've attached a picture of it. Would this be something that could be fixed?

Don't see why not. Be a tough original part to find though. The 'problems' I mentioned come from having issues with the internal mechanisms. Mission Impossible to get in there to fix internal parts. (If) the pedal is generally in good working order, for $25. it's a score.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
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From Purdie Shuffle

Don't see why not. Be a tough original part to find though. The 'problems' I mentioned come from having issues with the internal mechanisms. Mission Impossible to get in there to fix internal parts. (If) the pedal is generally in good working order, for $25. it's a score.John

Cool, thanks!

Posted on 12 years ago
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From Gilnar

Sometimes they do... they rattle with them and sigh and moan...

roflmao...well played

Posted on 12 years ago
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