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Picked up some Ludwig Drums for $100...what do I have?

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Mistake!..why?

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 7 years ago
#21
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From ardrummer

I decided to rewrap the drums. When I got the old wrap off I noticed the drums are a drak wood...is this mohogany? I thought they were maple Poplar maple.

Most wrapped drums were maple/poplar/mahogany. The open grain of the mahogany worked better with the glue. They did make some maple/poplar/maple too. Obviously the stained and painted drums had that layup but wrapped drums sometimes are that layup as well.

It's kind of a pet peeve of mine that people constantly refer to the clear interior 3 ply drums as "Maple Ludwigs" when many have mahogany content and all of them have the fat poplar center ply.

Posted on 7 years ago
#22
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From K.O.

Most wrapped drums were maple/poplar/mahogany. The open grain of the mahogany worked better with the glue. They did make some maple/poplar/maple too. Obviously the stained and painted drums had that layup but wrapped drums sometimes are that layup as well.It's kind of a pet peeve of mine that people constantly refer to the clear interior 3 ply drums as "Maple Ludwigs" when many have mahogany content and all of them have the fat poplar center ply.

Thanks for the info. I knew it didn't look like maple :)

So this mahogany is African mahogany correct?

Posted on 7 years ago
#23
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From blairndrums

Mistake!..why?

I understand why you would think that. My reasoning is there was some major seam separation issues on each tom...floor tom being the worst. And some scratches and dings. Also, I don't have a matching kick drum and don't have the money to get a 3 ply red sparkle kick. I am going to get a USA rocker bass drum and recover it along with the other drums. I don't plan on selling these and want them to look mint.

Posted on 7 years ago
#24
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I got an 80's Rocker kick drum and covered them all to match. These drums sounds great! Here is a demo[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5blsTaALm1c"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5blsTaALm1c[/ame]

Toms are 12x8, 14x10 & 16x16 and the kick is 22x14"

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Posted on 7 years ago
#25
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Nice job! Where'd you get the wrap?

Ludwig Red Sparkle Rocker II Rewrap
70's Black Ludwig mixed....
Early 70s Pearl Blue Sparkle Kit
Clear Vistalite Kit
Mapex Pro M Kit
Posted on 7 years ago
#26
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Turned out great! Sound really nice. Nice playing as well.

Mike

Posted on 7 years ago
#27
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From mlayton

Turned out great! Sound really nice. Nice playing as well.Mike

Thanks!

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Nice job! Where'd you get the wrap?

It is actually vinyl fabric. Got it off ebay. Here is a how to video I did a while back: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1HBiJJjZ6c"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1HBiJJjZ6c[/ame]

Posted on 7 years ago
#28
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Cool looking wrap! It really sparkles. Can you provide a link please?

Thanks,

Wes

Posted on 7 years ago
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From gunnellett

Cool looking wrap! It really sparkles. Can you provide a link please?Thanks,Wes

2 yards is what you need for a standard 5 piece kit. See the link in my post above for the how to.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Glitter-Crafting-Vinyl-Large-Stargem-Fabric-54-Wide-Sold-by-the-yard/380683657984?hash=item58a283a300:m:m9Cm6PZBp915E3C5G3I1DIw

Posted on 7 years ago
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