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What to look for when buying 70’s Ludwig Vistalite kit

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From jonchos

Today was the day to paint, but it’s been raining. Going to hold on for better weather conditions. On the bright side though, the inlays came in the mail just now. They are a perfect fit for the groove and the length if the hoop. What are your thoughts on the inlay color?[IMG]http://i65.tinypic.com/iq8psn.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i67.tinypic.com/sfz7yv.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i66.tinypic.com/v6n62r.jpg[/IMG]

The silver sparkle will be great! I have a set of Clears, and the original hoop has the flat silver inlay. Yours will look better I think.

Ludwig Red Sparkle Rocker II Rewrap
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Posted on 7 years ago
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From dharma bum

The silver sparkle will be great! I have a set of Clears, and the original hoop has the flat silver inlay. Yours will look better I think.

Thanks! I’ve been trying to do the best I can to make these drums shine!

Posted on 7 years ago
#32
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Wow! Those shells are super clean and clear. Great purchase and great job bringing them back to life.

-Tim

Posted on 7 years ago
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From thornbeck

Wow! Those shells are super clean and clear. Great purchase and great job bringing them back to life.-Tim

Thank you, thank you.

Amazing how a little bit of elbow grease can do.

Cheers!

Posted on 7 years ago
#34
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Well, the weather permited some painting today.

First light coat of paint. They are looking great.

Not flawless, but WAY better than they were. I also kinda like the “weathered” look. Gives them more of a vintage vibe I believe.

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Posted on 7 years ago
#35
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I hope everyone had a great Christmas!

I was fortunate to have some extra free time and get to work on the last details of the “restoration”

Here are the final pictures. Thank you all for your kind words, support and advice.

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Posted on 7 years ago
#36
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[IMG]http://i68.tinypic.com/fv8i88.jpg[/IMG]

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Posted on 7 years ago
#37
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Awesome kit! nice job

Posted on 7 years ago
#38
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You do fine work!! They turned out very nice!! Now, enjoy the fruits of your labor!!

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 7 years ago
#39
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Thank you, thank you.

I got to play them for a few minutes after tuning them with my tune-bot.

I have to say they sound better than what I thought they would. Last time I played an acrylic kit was way back when I was 15. It was a Ludwig kit like this one, but they had painted the inside red. Actually looked very cool. That was my introduction to drums. Hence why I wanted to buy this kit.

I will get new clear drumheads and I am sure they will sound even better. The drumheads on the kit are old....like several years old. Surprisingly they tuned up nicely without much difficulty.

Posted on 7 years ago
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