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WTB Practice Pads

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Looking for used practice pads, especially anything from the 1970s or earlier. Almost any condition considered. Thanks!

Posted on 7 years ago
#1
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Nice to see another fellow practice pad collector. Mine are mostly WFL an Ludwig. Lots of fun to collect these.

Posted on 7 years ago
#2
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Been away awhile due to work and other commitments.

I put the pads I had into storage and only now have enough room to pull them out and enjoy them again.

Also still interested in finding more used practice pads from any era pre-1980, EXCEPT Remo tuneable which are literally all over the earth by now.

Happy drumming!

Posted on 6 years ago
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Let me know if this one is good enough:https://www.ebay.com/itm/282266616058

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Posted on 6 years ago
#4
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Yeah, I saw this one but can't swing the postage. Thanks much and happy drumming! Cheers from PDX!

Posted on 6 years ago
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From vintage drum bug

Let me know if this one is good enough:https://www.ebay.com/itm/282266616058Vinny: 971 3882571

My first practice pad in the 4th grade looked just like that one (except I didn't have the stand). And I currently have a snare stand that has that identical base. I've always wondered about the make and model.

Mike

-No Guru... still learning more every day-
Posted on 6 years ago
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Interesting collection!! Can you post pics of them?

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 6 years ago
#7
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I've got an old WFL keystone pad if you're interested.

Posted on 6 years ago
#8
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Me too!..I Should have grabbed it yesterday...at my storage...

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 6 years ago
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Some photos of what I have right now. Still looking for a few other things to replace what was lost.

1. "The Globe", ca. 1940's or 50's (??). This thing is beat up but sounds and feels great.

2. Pocket Pal, ca. 1978. My high school sections leaders had these so everyone else had to buy them, too. I actually like this pad still for traveling purposes, though it has always had a bit of a "creep" issue.

3. Most of the collection as of July 2018.

L to R:

Ludwig, ca 1960s;

Ludwig, ca. 1960s;

Pocket Pal, ca. 1978;

WFL, circa 50s (?);

WFL "Porto Pad" ca. 1960s;

Weather-King, large and small sizes, ca. 1950s (? Please correct or enlighten me on these two);

Adam practice pad, ca. 2000 - I keep it as an example of something laughably hideous);

Remo, ca. 1999.

I'm currently researching history of pads in general and have been able to find a patent and picture from 1919. I am always looking for information/history and other funky old pads.

Posted on 6 years ago
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