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KCDrumDad

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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 ago
New 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 ago
Ludwig 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 ago
Help 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 ago
A 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 ago
Gretsch 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 ago
Obp 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 ago
Is this a Ludwig Pioneer?

From slingerfan...

2 years ago
Estate 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 ago
Anyone 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 ago
Chicago Drum Show 2022

I will be back as an attendee after missing the last two years.

3 years ago
Please 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 ago
St.Louis Drum Show 2021!

I may be able to make it this time. Should be a good one.

3 years ago
Round 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 ago
Projects 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