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Obp ringo snare
I have a 1964 Pioneer, the "poor man's version" as K.O. so aptly put. It lacks a little in depth and has two less lugs, but the wrap is beautiful. It'...
2 years ago1965/66 Ludwig OBP Super Classic
Wait until you see Chris' newest find!
5 years agoOriginal or rewrap??
Taking off the heads and looking at the scarf joint will be the tell tale indicator of its originality. However, based on the subtle brownish hue that...
6 years agoBlack or Blue Oyster Pearl?
I have a mid-60's Ludwig kit in oyster black pearl and the photo you posted seems to be a good match.
6 years agoLudwig Jazz Fest Reissue
Am I wrong in assuming that the OBP reissue closely resembles the $30,000 Starr Festival snares, except for the modern throw and unsigned shell?
6 years agoShoutout to MLayton, Cochlea , DeansDrums59 and Drumguy1988
Welcome to the OBP club. I know how long you've been searching for a matching 14x22 bass drum to complete your kit. I'm glad you were able to find a 3...
6 years agoSource for rubber tips for 60's Ludwig bass drum spurs
From sksmith2500...
6 years agoSource for rubber tips for 60's Ludwig bass drum spurs
My vintage Ludwig Super Classic came with bass drum spurs that retract into the shell (as opposed to the gull wing spurs that are much more common dur...
6 years ago64 Ludwig Downbeats Black Oyster, but which snare?
If you've found a matching Jazz Festival for a good price, I'd go for it. Jazz Festival snares in oyster black pearl have gone through the roof in rec...
6 years ago64 Ludwig Downbeats Black Oyster, but which snare?
My '65 Super Classic in oyster black pearl came to me with a matching Pioneer. Like K.O. mentioned above, if you're trying to recreate a "Ringo" vibe...
6 years agoBack In The Vintage Game... Slingy Style
Nice! Like you, I'm really getting back into vintage kits these days. Any plans to use the rail consolette down the road?
6 years agoLudwig Black Oyster Pearl Downbeat
From Robzildjian...
6 years agoLudwig Black Oyster Pearl Downbeat
Congrats on the new kit! I was fortunate to get a hold of my holy grail kit, a '65 Ludwig Super Classic in oyster black pearl, late this past summer....
6 years agoAcrophonic? Supralite?
Interesting. Did the original owner say they bought it this way new or is there a chance they swapped out the bow ties for imperials later on?
6 years agoBeatles Drum head
They're available on the Ringo Beatle Kits site (to to the Store link) but be prepared to pay a hefty price.
6 years ago