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Holy crap, 66 Ludwig drums, hdw, cymbals, and cases!
I don't know what the reserve is but it is a very intriguing kit. The ride and crash are worth most of the current bid at $810. Local pick-up in Min...
18 years agoAnother 60's Pearl kit?
At $299 grab em. Bring them in through the back door and when she says "new drums?" Say "those old things, what are you kidding me? They were a 6th...
18 years agoIf you were stranded on an island that only had 1 nightclub....
The 60s Gretsch 5.5x14 with Acquarian American Vintage for wood and any metal snare to barter for a thatched hut for the new love of my life I'd have...
18 years agoWhy keep the bearing edges bare wood?
If bearing edges are not perfect in terms of thickness and flatness then even tension on all lugs will produce different pitches at each tension point...
18 years agoGretsch Round Badge 12x24" Bass Drum
On eBay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=020&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=300087822028&rd=1&rd=1 Very fat sounding dr...
18 years agoVintage Round Badge Gretsch Snare
On ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=020&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=300087826265&rd=1&rd=1 Very funky drum. Gr...
18 years agoCamco Oaklawn
Very sharp. Is it all original? Does the snare match? I'd love to have set like that.
18 years agoJust a guess?
Value in investing in collectables is realized by rarity value and growth in the investor constituency. Ask anyone who bought a 60s or 70s muscle car...
18 years agoQuestions about a 1920s Ludwig snare
I couldn't resist. Look at this drum http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-4x15-LUDWIG-LUDWIG-NOB-SNARE-DRUM-1920s_W0QQitemZ200084547417QQihZ010QQcategoryZ6443...
18 years agoQuestions about a 1920s Ludwig snare
I haven't done consignment in years since eBay became so popular. Consignement usually means a 20% commission to the store. eBay is a lot cheaper th...
18 years ago1935 Ludwig & Ludwig Snare
So would say that it is likely that the drum is original if we assume that it was built using a left over stock badge? Do you know when thoeretically...
18 years ago1935 Ludwig & Ludwig Snare
Were imperial lugs used in 1935?
18 years ago1935 Ludwig & Ludwig Snare
This is how I bought it. The seller indicated that it was all original. The ad said it was made in 1935 because the stamp on the inside of the shell...
18 years ago1935 Ludwig & Ludwig Snare
A recent acquisition. 1935 Ludwig & Ludwig 5x14 snare. Shell is a solid 1 ply, all parts are original except the heads and snares. Time piece thr...
18 years agoAyotte drums
I have a 6 ply with re ring, 6.5x14 with wood hoops in a natural gloss finish. Darn good looking drum. It's a loud drum. You'll need to actively ma...
18 years ago