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Need advice on Frankenstein Ludwigs
My dilemma: Sell the Keystones separate from the B/O badges? Here's what I got and did research to trace the serial number to the year: Keystone badge...
2 years agoWrap shrink
Thanks all.
2 years agoWrap shrink
Thanks V but will the old wrap really stretch enough to cover the gaps?
2 years agoWrap shrink
Occurs in 2 different places on my 18 inch 70s Ludwig floor tom. Can I strip that black glue, and if so how, and be sure to find wrap underneath? Th...
2 years agoWhat makes someone do this?
True, thanks. That's 2 coats over what appeared to be black enamel. At least the lug screws and washers aren't black anymore.
2 years agoWhat makes someone do this?
So what do you think?
2 years agoPaiste 404s anyone?
Sold them locally for $160.
2 years agoRepair it with matching wrap or leave it alone?
It's an 18 x16 pointy Blue/Olive badge Ludwig Floor Tom where the wrap shrunk. At least the previous guy didn't spray the interior black like the rac...
2 years agoWhat makes someone do this?
I think I will try that Benjamin Moore white paint so I'll let you know how it comes out. I'm cleaning the lug screws and washers now. The fact that s...
2 years agoWhat makes someone do this?
Rats, the bass drum too.
2 years agoWhat makes someone do this?
Picked up a mixed set of 60s and 70s Ludwigs and I am in the process of cleaning them. Much to my dismay when I took off the heads I found that some...
2 years ago70s Supraphonic question
Thank you, great advice.
2 years ago70s Supraphonic question
Thanks Mark, I agree.
2 years ago70s Supraphonic question
Just picked up a pointy Blue/Olive badge one that shined up great - no pitting at all, just an occasional tiny scratch here and there. Would you use...
2 years agoPaiste 404s anyone?
Great site, thanks. They are black labels without serial numbers so they are Swiss made as stamped. Hey O-Lugs: I haven't played them but plan to so...
3 years ago