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Rarity scale for Ludwig finishes?
I guess I'm most interested in the sparkle finishes, if anyone wants to chime in with their wisdom about them...
15 years agoRarity scale for Ludwig finishes?
I was wondering if there's some resource out there that talks about the rarity of Ludwig's (or different companies') finishes...??? I've heard it sai...
15 years ago1960s LUDWIG CHAMPAGNE SPARKLE BASS DRUM
From Loopagator...
15 years agoRims mounts
From cn679...
15 years agoRims mounts
There are several options. I know that several companies are now making isolation mounts that surround the tension rods like RIMS do, but in differen...
15 years agomapex m series
So...there have been a LOT of name-changing in this particular line. It started out as the Mars series and Mars Pro series before they abbreviated it...
15 years agoAre vintage drums all they can be?
My 1970 Ludwigs have a certain sound. My 2004 DWs have a certain sound. I like both. I use both. I choose according to the gig and my mood...
15 years agoWhat Am I Missing Here?
I don't know, but I've seen a couple of those bags in better shape locally, selling for much less, AND including the original snare drum!
15 years agoEarly 50's Vintage Zildjian Cymbal
From Drumaholic...
15 years agoEarly 50's Vintage Zildjian Cymbal
Is it an A or a K? What size is it? Do you have any pictures? Chances are $400 is either WAY too much or WAY too little for your cymbal, depending...
15 years agoShould I Get New Cymbal? Or Is It Too Soon?
If you get a splash, don't get a B8, ZBT, or ZHT or any of those lower-quality splashes. If you like more "tone", then get an A Zildjian Splash. If...
15 years agoWOW 16 inch zildjian High hats
I picked up a pair of 16" hats from the 60s a while back. Mine are closer in weight than yours, and on the thinner side. They sound good, but the "c...
15 years agoTell me what you would do........please read.
My nails have almost been bitten down to the quick. ARRGH!!! Still crossing my fingers for you...
15 years agoDrumaholic, assistance please...
The lathing seems pretty uniform to me. Also, I don't see any still-visible signs of hammering like you do with a 50s Zildjian. On second inspection...
15 years agoDrumaholic, assistance please...
I'm no drumaholic, but my opinion is that because the word "Zildjian" isn't bolded compared to the rest of it, it is in fact a 70s stamp. Sometimes s...
15 years ago