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I've got two "Hollywood" kits, one with the disappearing spurs (1968) and one with the gull-wings (1966). The disappearing spurs (only 1 pair of them, not two) definitely hold the bass drum more stable (less rocking movement left to right) and less "walking away" from the drummer.

From this limited experience, I wonder why Ludwig changed from the disappearing spurs to gull wings. And I wonder if other drummers have had this same experience. I would think that TWO pairs of disappearing spurs - like Jaghog has now - would be a super stable platform.

Regards, mb

Posted on 2 years ago
#41
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The double disapperaing spur setup would have been quite an improvement to the traction, and then adding a spur on the front hoop you would have been locked in.

Sweet kit, and to get the matching Downbeat snare too!!!!

Posted on 2 years ago
#42
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I have not tried yet, I’m still setting them up but it’s not a done deal

maybe why they stopped is because it takes some work to get them just right

I’ve tried to adjust them and they are a bit of a issue with too much on one side I’ll play with it and let all know

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 2 years ago
#43
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What I would recommend, from using a single pair of disappearing spurs on a kit, is:

1. Attach the kick drum pedal. Make sure you've got the base of the pedal centered between the bottom two T-claws.

2. Get a carpenter's level and place it left-to-right atop the two top-most tension lugs.

3. Adjust the disappearing spurs to keep "the bubble" centered in the level.

4. Tighten the wing-nuts and mark the "legs" of the spurs with a fine-tip black Sharpie, so you can easily repeat that adjustment at a gig (without using a level!)

I used the same method on my kit that has the gull-wing spurs, although the Sharpie marking method/location is a little different. Saves a lot of fiddling around (on your knees!) at a gig.

Try it, you'll like it....Regards, mb

Posted on 2 years ago
#44
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Ty I will sound easy

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 2 years ago
#45
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that sure is a good looking set of drums. thank you for sharing with us. hope you enjoy them for a very long time. and if you don't have anyone to leave them to, you can adopt me and I would gladly inherit them with pride. lol.

Stay Wiggly,
Robyn
Posted on 2 years ago
#46
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Robyn I really appreciate the sentiments

Ty darling

Gary aka houndog

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 2 years ago
#47
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Btw drums and canister curtesy of bloo goose drums

Really fair no price gouge you get what you pay for

l already had snare

and he’s sending cymbal l arm ,for bd and felt I am happy and he threw in a ghost

Now I did pay premium but on the lower end so it is what it is …

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 2 years ago
#48
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Beautiful kit, is it pink sparkle?

Posted on 2 years ago
#49
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Pink champagne pearl

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 2 years ago
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