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Obp ringo snare
I recently acquired a third Pioneer. This one is pre-serial number (no date stamp) and has the short arm version of the P-83.
1 year agoNew Editions of Gretsch and Ludwig Dating Guides
I wanted to share with the forum that I have revised both of my serial number based dating guides. Both rely on many more drums than the original edi...
2 years agoLudwig Blue and Olive with rounded corners help.
The first one you show is what I call the BO3, short for third version of the Blue/Olive badge. It shows up with serial numbers from about 1860000 to...
2 years agoHelp with Ludwig serial numbers
Who created the chart in post #9? It looks like somebody combined information from a number of different sources, including Rob Cook's serial number...
2 years agoA couple of acrolites…
Can you provide a picture of the two hole strainer? Does it look like it was originally like that or has it been modified?
2 years agoGretsch Authenticity Question
What are the serial numbers on the other drums that have tags? Are they low numbers, which might indicate they could have been paired with a drum wit...
2 years agoObp ringo snare
I have two Oyster Black Pearl Pioneers. That's as close as I am likely to get, but i like them.
2 years agoIs this a Ludwig Pioneer?
From slingerfan...
2 years agoEstate planning
I just had my ninth annual vintage drum garage sale last Saturday. This year I put out almost everything from my collection. I priced every drum and...
2 years agoAnyone has a Ludwig New Yorker kit for sale?
I have a WFL 9x13/16x16/12x22 in Aqua Sparkle. I recently purchased a 4x14 snare to complete the kit. Let me know if that is of interest.
3 years agoChicago Drum Show 2022
I will be back as an attendee after missing the last two years.
3 years agoPlease help me identify a Ludwig 6.5x14 Black Beauty
More information is available at www.gretschdrumdatingguide.com I wrote the guide for Gretsch first (published in 2011) and then the one for Ludwig...
3 years agoSt.Louis Drum Show 2021!
I may be able to make it this time. Should be a good one.
3 years agoRound Badge Gretsch Without A Muffler
There is another one on Reverb right now that does not have a tone control. https://reverb.com/item/36682452-gretsch-snare-drum (edit) and another...
4 years agoProjects during stay-at-home times
I have done some writing. My fourth article in five months should be in Not So Modern Drummer today. You can also see it at my website - www.gretsch...
4 years ago