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I am a guitarist surrounded by drummers...Help, found Vintage Ludwig Kit Last viewed: 10 seconds ago

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From Euthymia

Following this saga with great interest.I am also a drum-owning guitarist;One thing you haven't mentioned is the freaking number that learning to play drums does on one's head.I find myself wanting to play with other people again, but as a drummer. Kinda messing with my self-identity.For those who have read this far, here's a joke:Q: What's the difference between a guitar player and a savings bond?A: A savings bond will eventually mature and earn money

Did you play drums much in previous bands? Every chance I could get I would **** off my drummer by jumping on the kit and jamming with the other guitarist for a minute, etc. I totally get the number it plays with your head trying to drum.

Great joke. :)

Surrounded by drummers here! (I am a guitarist.)
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1970/71? Ludwig Downbeat in Blue Oyster Pearl
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=33677
Posted on 11 years ago
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From moonweasel

Blair, I think drummers are nicer in general because they have to be a certain kind of person to go through so much s$%t to learn and play an instrument. I mean, you guys have to re-set up your drums EVERY time you move them for practice, gigs, etc. You have ten times as much stuff to carry. They are no fun to play quietly, so you have no choice but to **** off neighbors etc. Not to mention, no one is instantly good at drums, so you have to deal with neighbors who have to listen to you LEARN how to plays drums. Lots of opportunities to build character... I mean it.Then again, as I stated before in this thread, drummers sit in the back because they are inferior. Party Party Party(i kid of course, but no amount of vintage drums will fully take away from loyalty to my fellow guitarists. :) :) )

Wrong,Prong..

Drummers are royalty,as we sit on a throne! Bowing

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
#72
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From moonweasel

Did you play drums much in previous bands? Every chance I could get I would **** off my drummer by jumping on the kit and jamming with the other guitarist for a minute, etc.

I would go into our lockout where the drummer kept his kit set up and play by myself.

Didn't do much jamming on drums with other players, just played by myself.

Given the expense of cymbals and new heads, I now fully understand why drummers are so twitchy about other people playing their kits. Some ding-dong smacks your Zildjian too hard the wrong way and there's a $150 cymbal down the drain.

Posted on 11 years ago
#73
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Beautiful kit - and in nice sizes!

Being a guitarist and new to drums made you make a clever move - ask a place like this before staring. I, being a drummer, wasn´t as smart and made a lot of mistakes on the first couple of kits....

A very small thing, concerning the way you fit the floor tom leg mounts:

I prefer them all sitting the same way - with the wingnut pointing to the right. That way, they fall into my hand when working them - me being righthanded. If I were a lefty, I´d probably turn them around.

Practicality must rule!

Welcome to the nice worlds of drumming and drum fixing!

Jon

Posted on 11 years ago
#74
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UPDATE:

Just wanted to thank vintage_drum_bug (Vinny) for the Oyster Pearl Scraps.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/mweasel/ludwig/scraps02.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/mweasel/ludwig/scraps01.jpg[/IMG]

Surrounded by drummers here! (I am a guitarist.)
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1970/71? Ludwig Downbeat in Blue Oyster Pearl
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=33677
Posted on 11 years ago
#75
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My pleasure to help with the project!

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Posted on 11 years ago
#76
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UPDATE:

Yes, I am enjoying restoring this kit.

No, I don't want to look at another piece of chrome or pull any dog hair (human hair!?!?!) out of lugs / tom mounts for a WHILE. haha

The chrome tally: 60-ish lugs refurbished, hi-hat stand, 60-ish lugs/t-handles cleaned polished, throne polished, rings for toms.....,, tom mount...

Prolly watched five football games doing all this!

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/mweasel/ludwig/bassdrumchrome.jpg[/IMG]

Surrounded by drummers here! (I am a guitarist.)
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1970/71? Ludwig Downbeat in Blue Oyster Pearl
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=33677
Posted on 11 years ago
#77
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Looking really, really good there! I can't wait to see them all finished up.

Posted on 11 years ago
#78
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It's going to look great once all that shiny hardware is back on. Can't wait to see them.

John

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Posted on 11 years ago
#79
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UPDATE:

This place is evil.

Just bought a Supraphonic. Budget shot. :)

Oh, best part, I had a deal setup for a Speed-King which fell through, and I sold my Pearl pedal. haha.

I will be doing the hole patching and rim repainting on the bass for a while though, so no big deal.

I found the Supra (1971) at used.guitarcenter.com. It MAY turn out to be crap, but it does have a return policy. So, fingers crossed. $199.

Surrounded by drummers here! (I am a guitarist.)
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1970/71? Ludwig Downbeat in Blue Oyster Pearl
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=33677
Posted on 11 years ago
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