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Help Me, color? year?
Yes it's Psychedelic Red. A Ludwig employee told me: The last sheets of psych red wrap were like this. It's one of several reasons the wrap was discon...
11 years agoTell me about a bronze Supra
Supraphonic 401. Lacquered brass. Beautiful drum!
11 years agolatest edition to the ludwigs
I think there's more than four floating around? Joe Luoma had a sixties Supra 8 lugger at the Chicago Show a year or two back. I got one from KPac a c...
11 years agoTell me about a bronze Supra
Never heard of one from the 60's, until now.
11 years agoWeather Damage to Drums
I've owned drums, and guitars, that have sat in garages, basements, and barns for years. Never had problems from freezing except; If the drums are fro...
11 years agoChicago Drum Show 2014
Me and Randy'll be there. I'm getting drumsets and snares together already. Bring earplugs, and a bottle opener.
11 years agoNew Ludwig Dating Guide
From KCDrumDad...
11 years agoNew Ludwig Dating Guide
Mailing my check to Rob Cook today. He already sent it out to me!
11 years agoLudwig Thermo Gloss Advice Needed
I'd think at least 2K worth of drums and gear.
11 years agoQuestions for Ludwig experts regarding the Acrolite "prototype" snare
I've not seen a "regular" acrolite with the metal plate inside. And, my "original" acrolite also has the word "aluminum" embossed on the bottom hoop.
11 years agoDo 18" WFL Bass Drums exist?
Plenty of 18" WFL floor toms around, maybe a few 20's too. But for your original question, I've not seen or heard of any other WFL 18's except the Bud...
11 years agoDo 18" WFL Bass Drums exist?
Didn't they make one for Buddy around 1949. I recall a short movie from that time, about 5 songs and he has a tiny set with his model snare drum from...
11 years agoVintage Ludwig Black Beauty
I'm sure Mike will weigh in with the correct info at some point. I thought they went to the flower pattern a bit later than 1926, maybe 28 or 9? The d...
11 years agoMerry Christmas!
Merry Christmas too!
11 years agoWhat is this finish?
From Ickybaby...
11 years ago