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Rewrap using tape
If you'd like, I'll take some pics of my '90 WMP Ludwig kit to clearly demonstrate what happens to wrap that isn't glued down.
13 years agoRewrap using tape
From Retrosonic...
13 years agoRewrap using tape
From mchair303...
13 years agoLudwig 3-ply with granitone
Granitone "trunk paint", being a high-solids, thick and opaque coating, might make the drum sound a bit "harder", but it's tough to say, since the Lud...
13 years agoLudwig 3-ply with granitone
That's the crossover era from clear interiors to Granitone. It's probably original from the factory. Presumably, Granitone was used to hide less-than...
13 years agoUnknown 20" ride
Y'know, I am thinking that it is Italian, possibly a UFIP, or a very rare Tosco MM (Martelato a Mano, or literally "hand-hammered") series. Sounds and...
13 years agoPremier 252 discovery...
From Purdie Shuffle...
13 years agoPremier 252 discovery...
Great pedal. I bought one when they first came out and still have it in my collection. For the record, I hate when things like beater shafts and hi-h...
13 years agoThe REAL MIJ drums - now that's more like it
I saw a segment on "How It's Made" on how taiko drums are built. It makes the building of kit drums look pretty silly. You won't believe what goes int...
13 years ago1980's Tama SwingStar .
I call it "EVH". I also call it "ugly" and "dated". No doubt what era THOSE were from!!! :O
13 years agoNo resonant side bearing edges
It is quite possible that existing concert tom stock was dipped into at the factory, and bottom lugs were installed to complete the order. This is the...
13 years agoVintage Yamaha Kit
I have a vintage Yamaha kit in Red Pearl from the same era, sizes 20/12/12/16 and a 5 x 14 steel snare. WONDERFUL drums, and becoming increasingly rar...
13 years agoAre vintage hat stands really usable?
Yes, I ALSO have a Ludwig 1123 Classic (Spurlock design) that I found NOS on eBay about 10 years ago. It's a great stand, as is the more upscale Atlas...
13 years agoLudwig P83-P85 strainer question
Yep, no problem. P86 too.
14 years agoRogersdrums.com Resurrection
Hey Gene, it's REALLY good to see you posting again! I'm glad to hear about the website.
14 years ago