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jimorlando

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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 ago
Restoring 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 ago
1966 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 ago
13" 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 ago
15" 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 ago
15" 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 ago
10" Slingerland Tom

Beautiful kit. I'm a sucker for black diamond pearl.

6 years ago
15" snare to floor tom project

And the last one. Thanks for looking.

6 years ago
15" snare to floor tom project

Here are some more photos

6 years ago
15" 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 ago
13" 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 ago
15" 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 ago
15" 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 ago
15" 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 ago
15" 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