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1966 Leedy Shelly Manne Outfit #11 in Grey Agate Pearl
Mark - What a beautiful kit to add to your collection, and in fantastic shape! I bet it will really sound killer on your first gig with it. The Ag...
7 years agoTaking apart a 1960 Ludwig Rail Consolette
You can go to Sears hardware and pick up a 7/16 closed end box wrench for about $4.00 Or, look on the Bay and pick up a rail key for $15+ Or a vintage...
7 years agoTaking apart a 1960 Ludwig Rail Consolette
Great pic Dan ! 123 - Once you have it apart (careful when you take the link off of the rail so it does not scratch it) there are so many methods to...
7 years agoUrgent Help ti ID Ludwig Snare
BL, You got this for a unbelievable price for its condition. Hopefully it came with some wonderful stories from the gentelman on its history and his p...
7 years agoUrgent Help ti ID Ludwig Snare
BL - Funkpoodle is spot on. The badge on this puts it at late 1969 just before they transitioned to the blue and olive badge at the 750000 mark. Th...
7 years agoLudwig Standard Gold Strata
Great job on the restore. Very ingenious way to make the hoop inlays. I also tike the approach you took for the holes. I have a ruby red strata kit an...
7 years agoBass drum hoop inlay strips without a groove in the hoop
V While the inlay is minimal in height, when you put the claws over them it will deform them and cause them to ripple, I believe it would be really to...
7 years agoPsychedelic Blue.....
A beauty. Kind of looks like a DNA print you see on the crime shows. Might have to pick some of that up for an orphan snare that I have Michael
7 years agoKent snare - decent price?
If your looking to restore it, there is a guy on the bay that sells repro blue badges. Up to you but in any event I would snag the snare ! Michael
7 years agoOpinions: Walopus Wrap
I have bought numerous wraps from Magnus of Walopus, also a VDF member. I have nothing but great things to say about him, his products, and his profes...
7 years agoRewrapping Ludwig 3pc set
Ralf The kit came out great and the drum head really compliments the kit. I wouldn't worry too much about the double wrap if your going out and giggin...
7 years agoKent snare - decent price?
Thejohnlec Price is pretty much what you are willing to pay. $80 for a Kent drum is reasonable, and I have seen this one for sale. It appears to be f...
7 years ago1959? Rogers snare
Al Grantro is spot on. A nice looking snare that needs some attention with a polishing cloth. I am a sucker for blue sparkle snares, if you aren't g...
8 years agoFaded WMP Wrap
Fully agree with Gary (Jaghog) ! I did what he said on purpose on the trial drum to see what happens. If you go too far with the LT it will cause rea...
8 years agoFaded WMP Wrap
Hey Dan Great looking Rogers floor that I am sure can be brought back to life and shining like the day it was made. I agree with Creighton, I would ta...
8 years ago