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Speaking of Ludwig Standards...
Always remember, VDF members -- " It's always easier to ask for forgiveness, than it is to get permission! " FYI
12 years agoFred Astaire's floor toms
Truly Incredible!
12 years agoSlingerland Marching Tymp-Toms
Long ago Slingerland used to manufacture and sell marching parade drums which were single headed toms with a metal parabolic bowl in place of a resona...
12 years agoKrupa vs. Rich Drum Battle
Sammy Davis Jr. was also a great drummer!
12 years agoSteve Maxwell?
If you want to know his background you should call him and ask him personally.
12 years agoWhen does it become a "players" drum?
Some drums are so "perfect" and rare that to take them out to grimy dingy bars or sweaty hot concert stages would border on 'criminal'. These I would...
12 years agoWTB: Wing Screw for '72 Premier Floor Tom Bracket
You've chosen well. Always a good idea to go to a source of expertise in the manufacturer's home country. All the best!
12 years agoBuddy story
I can only quote forum member mcdrummer, who so eloquently stated the following: "...ha! I don't feel so bad now."...
12 years agoBuddy story
Buddy was right. He gave a mediocre sideman the opportunity of a lifetime: To spend the remainder of his life free on the road earning his sole live...
12 years agoWTB: Wing Screw for '72 Premier Floor Tom Bracket
Greetings - Buckie_B here! I believe I have a 70's Premier bass drum tom mount casting stashed away with that exact wingscrew in it. I'll look in the...
12 years agoWm F Ludwig bass drum question
You might also look inside the drums and see if there is a date stamped in ink or written with chalk across the mahogany inner shell surface. The ext...
12 years agoDouble drumming
The term "double drumming" defines an early 20th Century technique frequently used by drummers. The technique is still seen today used by many great...
12 years agoI tried to help somebody get a better deal.
A wise man doesn't need advice, and a fool doesn't heed advice! :(
12 years agojunior drum question
Very familiar with them. They're extremely lightweight and sound decent. The pre-tuned heads sound and play good. The only issue I can think of mig...
12 years agoPaiste Formula 602 Flat Ride Cymbal
1980's vintage. Played many gigs. Well cared for but never cleaned. Medium weight. 18" diameter. Lots of stick marks and a few minor surface scra...
12 years ago