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Introducing myself...

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Hi all,

Just wanted to introduce myself. I've used this forum for a lot of research recently and have come to respect the depth of knowledge and respect here - so I joined! I'm a life-long multi-instrumentalist, mainly a drummer, and have recently begun rebuilding my snare drum collection after rescuing a couple of classic Ludwigs from a dumpster death - a 1983ish 5" Acrolite and a badly pitted 1968 5" Super-Sensitive.

Will post some pics and questions soon, but just wanted to say hi first. Thanks all!

thejohnlec
Ohio Valley
Posted on 7 years ago
#1
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Welcome, thanks for saving two vital pieces of our American drumming heritage.

Forty million guitarists in America and only One Million Drummers, so we gotta stick together..

WelcomeWelcomeWelcomeWelcome

Posted on 7 years ago
#2
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Welcome to the forum. I joined for the same reason. Lots of gurus here that are a wealth of knowledge and all of the members have a lot to offer. Welcome once again !

Michael

No Guru - I just love collecting & learning about vintage drums!

Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit

A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
Posted on 7 years ago
#3
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Welcome and enjoy the knowledge

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 7 years ago
#4
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Welcome aboard! Dumpster drums are the best!

"Ignorance may be overcome through education. Stupidity, however, is a lifelong endeavor." So, educate me, I don't likes bein' ignant...
"I enjoy restoring 60s Japanese "stencil" drums...I can actually afford them..."I rescue the worst of the old valueless drums for disadvantaged Children and gladly accept donations of parts, pieces and orphans, No cockroaches, please...
http://www.youtube.com/user/karstenboy
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Posted on 7 years ago
#5
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Welcome to VDF!

Posted on 7 years ago
#6
Posts: 772 Threads: 93

Hi and Welcome.....I second jonnistix dumpster finds are the best. Or here in the UK we say Tip or Skip finds are best. You have joined the best team of knowledge on the planet. VDF welcomes youuuuuu.

Posted on 7 years ago
#7
Posts: 410 Threads: 32

Great saves! Welcome to the forum!

60's Gretsch Round Badge 22/13/16
'71 Ludwig B/O Badge 20/12/13/14/16
'72 Ludwig B/O Badge Jazzette 18/12/14
'65 Rogers Holiday 20/12/16
Posted on 7 years ago
#8
Posts: 3467 Threads: 116

Nothing like the sound of a restored Dumpster drum pumping away to a full auditorium....

Welcome

Cheers John

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 7 years ago
#9
Posts: 771 Threads: 132

Welcome...We should start a dumpster rehab thread....I have a few stories myself as i am sure that many others do.

Keep fixing them up...
Posted on 7 years ago
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