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Ludwig P88AC Throw Off
I bought a Ludwig P88AC throw off to use on my 1970 Supraphonic. There are no installation instructions or parts list included and I can't find anyth...
6 years agoRestoring vintage drum shells
Finding hardware can be difficult and expensive. If you’re able to save drums to play them, I say go for it. Of course I would like to see phot...
6 years ago1966 Ludwig Pioneer question
Ludwig was cranking out so many drums in the mid-60’s that it’s more than likely a mistake at the factory.
6 years ago13" snare to rack tom project
Jeff, Thanks for the help. The veneer is also peeling away from the shell near the strainer and wear the center supports are, the veneer is indented....
6 years ago15" snare to floor tom project
Thanks, It’s in a separate thread titled “13 inch snare to rack tom project “. I posted photos there.
6 years ago15" snare to floor tom project
Thanks, stay tuned for my 13 inch Cub Model transition to a rack tom. If you have any ideas on repairing mahogany veneer let me know.
6 years ago10" Slingerland Tom
Beautiful kit. I'm a sucker for black diamond pearl.
6 years ago15" snare to floor tom project
And the last one. Thanks for looking.
6 years ago15" snare to floor tom project
Here are some more photos
6 years ago15" snare to floor tom project
My clear ambassador resonant head arrived today so I set the old kit up. Hope you enjoy the photos of my project.
6 years ago13" snare to rack tom project
Here is the screen shot from the 1964 catalogue showing this Cub Model snare drum. The serial number puts this drum in 1965 so compared to my other d...
6 years ago15" snare to floor tom project
Here is the screen shot from the 1922 catalogue. I think on the iPad it is a .png file and when I put it on my computer, it becomes a .jpg file.
6 years ago15" snare to floor tom project
The catalog were this drum shows up is the 1922 catalog on page 19. I could not find it anywhere else where is offers a maple shell. From the stamps i...
6 years ago15" snare to floor tom project
Chromeo, Nice drum. What year is it from? I think my next project will be more challenging because the veneer seems so thin and it’s damaged in...
6 years ago15" snare to floor tom project
Here are the last five photos. I will update later this week when I get the resonant head. 15 inch heads are not that common and I was lucky to find...
6 years ago