Orphans saved!

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Finally got the first outing for my latest projekt. Been a bit finishing the details on them. These are all vintage orphans that were in bad shape. Different brands, Gretsch SSB toms. Ludwig bass is date stamped March 1958. Offered them to people free, but they were so bad nobody wanted them. Pearl mounts, extra holes for import lugs., water damage. Used a bunch of bits I had left over. Wrapped them in Indonesian batik cloth. They were great! Sounded good. Really cleaned my parts closet. People really liked the look. And it saved these classics from the dumpster.....

Gig went well. They want us back regularly as a house jazz band. And the owner wants me to bring this set back.........

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Posted on 5 years ago

mlayton

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Great job Crash! This is what it is all about. Love 'em.

Mike

Posted on 5 years ago

crash

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Joined 18 years ago

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Thanks! I’m really liking them. Well worth the time..

Posted on 5 years ago

Ludwigboy

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Joined 6 years ago

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What a great job you did! Congrats!

Posted on 5 years ago

jimorlando

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Nice job, well done.

Posted on 5 years ago

grantro

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Joined 14 years ago

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Cool wrap or cloth!!

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

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