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Ludwig 1121-rubber cup?
No... you didn't misread.... but it was one of those thoughts that went through my head. Fortunately, it didn't find a place to park. The NOS is mine...
13 years agoWhattya think of this Luxor?
Thanks... I'm a sucker for a pretty face...
13 years agoWhattya think of this Luxor?
I'm kind of backing into being a Rogers fan, because I started working on some Swivomatic pedals. Man! Those things are so well designed and made. N...
13 years agoLudwig 1121-rubber cup?
thanks, mike - much more satisfying to preserve the original when it's possible. sometimes the mechanical upgrades are worth it. although I DID just...
13 years agoLudwig 1121-rubber cup?
Thanks Mike -- the one with the rubber feet is the one I'd like to restore with original type parts... and it sounds like the one I have, with the pud...
13 years agoLudwig 1121-rubber cup?
I''m working on a couple of these... I have three different types of rubber cups for the cymbal on the top tube. Two of them have no sleeve for the...
13 years agoDetails, details: Ludwig hi hat clutch
I have a flat based WFL I am restoring for a gent who is a "spare no expense" buyer. It is in good shape, but does need some mechanical work, and some...
13 years agoRepro stickers?
Tommyp -- okay, so "arcane" may have been a bit strong!! I've found, though, in car restorations, that catalogs and pictures like this are invaluable...
13 years agoRepro stickers?
Tommyp -- interesting. For me, the forum is for research and learning. It's a source of expertise for arcane information. I'm like the guy who may ru...
13 years agoRepro stickers?
Mike -- good of you, appreciate it. Each one of these teaches something new. I am now very partial to the WFL SKs, and am really intrigued with the Sw...
13 years agoRepro stickers?
+1 on period correct.I did the vintage car restoration thing for a while and learned a LOT about what NOT to do! I recently reworked a nice WFL for a...
13 years agoRepro stickers?
Yep, I found some Slingerland stickers on ebay. I found today that the flat snare stand, the 802, was in production for a decade or more. It looks...
13 years agoIs this THE "Ringo hi hat?
Thanks, Matt...that's helpful. The WFL I have is the kind with the rubber feet on the legs...the legs don't have the "twist" that the pad is riveted...
13 years agoIs this THE "Ringo hi hat?
Thanks, Mike -- Judging by the way the bidding went on the one I bought, I think some folks are hip to it. Incidentally, those ARE adjustable for tens...
13 years agoIs this THE "Ringo hi hat?
Oh, yeah...I also recently bought an NOS right-out-of-the-box 1123 that really IS NOS. It's beautiful. I read that Mr. R. used the Spur Lok 1123 with...
13 years ago