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Type II Trans stamp
Old 22 A's that thin will require some finesse and a light touch to get the optimum sound. Definition and clarity will max out at a lower volume than...
6 years agoType II Trans stamp
Wow that's thin. I have two 22 in the 22-2400 range. That one must be pretty sweet. Congrats.
6 years ago'66 Ludwig Student Festival
Thanks much. It a 14x6.5. Never seen a 15. Special drum for sure.
6 years ago'66 Ludwig Student Festival
Decided to restore the '66 School Festival players drum. New to me, I first refinished it to enhance the Mahogany, next had Stan at Pro Drum do the ed...
6 years agoWTB NOB 8 Lug Snare Hoops
Top and bottom for a rebuild.
6 years ago'66 Ludwig Student Festival
Thanks Mike. This drum has none of the original hoops. Maybe I'll put brass on it. Should probably just break down and get something original. I had a...
6 years ago'66 Ludwig Student Festival
Well I took this School Festival apart and have conclusive (I think) proof that this drum was originally wrapped. There is evidence of the badge havin...
6 years agoLooking for a Ludwig p338 Strainer
email sent.
6 years ago'66 Ludwig Student Festival
You're right vm2000. Thanks. Edges are in great shape and no sign or the badge being messed with. NO plans to rewrap this drum. If anything a light va...
6 years ago'66 Ludwig Student Festival
Just purchased this 6.5 players drum. A '66 SCHOOL Festival. It has the original throw off and BB muffler. The hoops are not original. Serial number (...
6 years agoK. Zildjian Constantinople...the worlds most sought after cymbals
Bill, sorry I'm so late to responding to your amazing discovery here. The fact that you were able to track this down and find the identity of the perc...
8 years agoBop Conversion Decision
Really depends on the music you play and if a 16 BD will work. I happen to love the two that I have. I you do the conversion go ahead and get some woo...
9 years agoThe Future Of Collecting Vintage Drums?
I know more that a few young professional drummers in town that play older kits (50's-60's mostly) because of the perceived sound and vibe that comes...
9 years agoVintage cymbal education...
Well Zen is no doubt, the distinguished authority, but there are a few things I can think of that I look for with regards to medium to light weight 20...
9 years agoMy "Holy Grail"
I'd be shocked if that wasn't an A. Sometimes clangy by themselves but in the music they're perfect. My go to set up is a 20 and 22.
9 years ago