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WTB:Early '70's Ludwig parts laundry list (hoops, lugs, T's, claws, wingnuts)
I've got a couple of dudes at DFO helping me right now, but I'll hit you up for what they ain't got. Much appreciated.
9 years agoWTB:Early '70's Ludwig parts laundry list (hoops, lugs, T's, claws, wingnuts)
I have a couple of project drums coming, and all the drums I've bought to strip for parts are either too nice or too sad to pick on like that. So I th...
9 years agoAnother bearing edge violation
Yeah, I think this is a bit much, but like I said, the guy's work is solid. I'd do a little sticker or label if I really felt the need to sign my repa...
9 years agoCymbal experts, I need your help to I.D.
From mlayton...
9 years agoAnother bearing edge violation
Nodar's done some good works in his life. Couple dozen Old K's and a couple couple dozen more Old A's would be hubcaps or ashtrays without his interve...
9 years agoJust bought this Ludwig Standard kit
Nothing wrong with it that elbow grease and a little polish won't fix? Seeing dozens of ratty Exports a day on CL with equally lovely stands and a pi...
9 years agousps night mare
I don't know where you are in Chicago, but when I was still in town my local P.O. was the one on Lawrence just west of Western, which has "won" first...
9 years agoElgin IL.. sale worth a look??
They yanked the drums, so now there's some hifis and some stage lights. I'll just catch everything else when it gets to Goodwill, unless you REALLY di...
9 years ago28" Ludwig Kick used as a woofer
You basically set up another shell in front of your bass to act as a sympathetic resonator to increase low-end BOOOOWOOWWWWOWWWWOWW (highly technical...
10 years agoLudwig 1121 hi hat value
That's not quite the "Ringo" 1123 stand - that one has the curved bottom piece and the footboard pulls the rod down directly like other SpurLok hats....
10 years ago18" Gretsch question
I'd like to add my 2 cents. I'd get a Keller 18"x14" shell drilled for 8 lugs. You're starting with an 18"x16" 10-lug floor tom - once you cut down 2...
10 years agoBest snare strainer?
My least favorite strainer is the one on the wrong drum with the extra holes. In use I'm fond of the P-83. It's strong enough, adjustable enough, lig...
10 years ago70's Slingerland COB 6.5x14
PM sent but then I had to make this post longer so it would go through
10 years agoWanted: 18" Gretsch FT or shell for rewrap
Mods can shut this one down. Thanks again.
10 years agoWanted: 18" Gretsch FT or shell for rewrap
And replied.
10 years ago