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So, is this a club, cult or a support group? Group Hug

Hello all.

I've been a visitor here for a long time because I used to restore old drums in the 70's, and love to read about other peoples restorations. You guys have some great stories and I have learned a lot of techniques from you all. All the forum members seem to be a great bunch of guys despite what people say about us drummers. :p

Well, I haven't restored any drums in a long time, but that just changed recently with the purchase of an old Ludwig snare drum. I'm still trying to nail down the model and year.

It looks like I'm back in the game now and I'm gonna need all of your help to do it.

boop bop diddly op bippity bappity boosh
(very short drum solo)
Posted on 12 years ago
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Welcome Martygras!

1960s Ralston (Star) set in Red Agate Pearl 12/12/16/20
1961 Ludwig Cocktail Lounge drum 24 x 16 in blue sparkle
1966 Ludwig Hollywoods in Sky Blue Pearl 12/13/16/22
1971 Ludwig Super Classics in Blue Sparkle 13/16/22
1976 Ludwig Vistalites in Blue 13/14/16/22
70s/80s Ludwig orphans in Black Cortex "Bonham" style 14/16/18/20/26 (B/O Badges)

Many snares
Posted on 12 years ago
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Welcome Martygras! You have entered a forum of very knowledgeable and helpful members that all share a true passion for the art of drumming.Welcome

Posted on 12 years ago
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Welcome to the party, Marty! Post some pics of your snare. Someone will be able to tell you what you have.

Lynn

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 12 years ago
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From Martygras

Well, I haven't restored any drums in a long time, but that just changed recently with the purchase of an old Ludwig snare drum. I'm still trying to nail down the model and year.It looks like I'm back in the game now and I'm gonna need all of your help to do it.

Welcome, Martygras! The nice bunch of people here love to be helpful with any vintage drum question or restoration issue. There's experts here on any specific topic, so post some pics of that old Ludwig snare. You'll have the year and model within three posts!

Mike C.

-No Guru... still learning more every day-
Posted on 12 years ago
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.

I started a new thread to track the restoration of the snare under "Restoring Vintage Drums".

It's a Ludwig 3x13" piccolo snare from the 60's.

flowers2

boop bop diddly op bippity bappity boosh
(very short drum solo)
Posted on 12 years ago
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Welcome!

You'll have some fun around here.

I dig your little drum solo

Posted on 12 years ago
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From Martygras

So, is this a club, cult or a support group? Group Hug

The answer to THAT question is "YES"...Funny Post

From Martygras

Hello all. I've been a visitor here for a long time because I used to restore old drums in the 70's, and love to read about other peoples restorations. You guys have some great stories and I have learned a lot of techniques from you all. All the forum members seem to be a great bunch of guys despite what people say about us drummers. :pWell, I haven't restored any drums in a long time, but that just changed recently with the purchase of an old Ludwig snare drum. I'm still trying to nail down the model and year.It looks like I'm back in the game now and I'm gonna need all of your help to do it.

I think I actually posted on your other thread before posting here... But, either way, welcome!:)

Cobalt Blue Yamaha Recording Custom 20b-22b-8-10-12-13-15-16f-18f
Red Ripple '70's Yamaha D-20 20b-12-14f
Piano Black Yamaha Recording Custom Be-Bop kit 18b-10-14f
Snares:
Yamaha COS SDM5; Yamaha Cobalt Blue RC 5-1/2x14; Gretsch round badge WMP; 1972 Ludwig Acrolite; 1978 Ludwig Super Sensitive; Cobalt Blue one-off Montineri; Yamaha Musashi 6.5X13 Oak; cheap 3.5X13 brass piccolo
Posted on 12 years ago
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From Martygras

I've been a visitor here for a long time because I used to restore old drums in the 70's, and love to read about other peoples restorations.

Used to restore old drums in the 70's? Shee-oot!! How old were THOSE drums. Just kidding. Welcome, and I wonder if you have some old, classic restore pics to share.

B

Vintage Drum Fan (Not a Guru)
Posted on 12 years ago
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Howdy ...

I hope you will stick around long enough for lots of laughs and Jokes and messing around on here .

Good to have you on Board

Please

Carry on

Posted on 12 years ago
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