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1966 Ludwig Downbeat Piccolo brought back to life
Hey Dan, I used the Clorox Soft Scrub and Lacquer Thinner mix method followed by Novus 2 and 1 then a caranuba wax. Took a bit of elbow grease on this...
8 years agoCar wax on wrapped finishes?
I always use a caranuba car wax on the shell wraps after Novus. Makes them shine and helps to keep the dust at bay a little more. Have also read that...
8 years ago1966 Ludwig Downbeat Piccolo brought back to life
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8 years ago1966 Ludwig Downbeat Piccolo brought back to life
Back in April Rob, aka Human71 had posted a 1966 Ludwig Downbeat Piccolo snare in WMP up for sale on the forum. I reached out and we eventually trade...
8 years agoLooking for a fun project kit $500-$1000
There is a late 60's 5-pice Ludwig Standard in Green Strata on Let-go for $650 It is in Maryland. A little to far for me to travel and I did not reach...
8 years agoRe-wrapping: Bumwrapdrums? (and badge and grommet question)
Black Label You need to be careful removing the grommet from the shell. I would recommend a pair of needle nose pliers and a very thin slotted screwdr...
8 years ago1965 Ludwig Champagne Sparkle Club Date Finished Product
Fantastic work on the kit. It came out shining like the day it was made. FYI I also wanted everyone to know what a stand up guy Derek is . . . Ye...
8 years agoLooking for a fun project kit $500-$1000
Depending upon where your located there are a lot of kits for a good price on Craigslist that fit what your looking to do. Really cool that you and y...
8 years agoSingle head snare
I am not sure about the date of the Ludwig Weather Master Orch head timeline, maybe one of our gurus knows. Mine had a calf head that was destroyed. I...
8 years agoCleaning up the shell of a 1908 Lyon Healy Single Head Snare
JimO, The top row of pictures are the drum I am referring to. The bottom picture is the next one in line to be cleaned. It is definitely a single he...
8 years agoCases
I installed thin "basement" carpeting on the inside walls of the cases for my road drums. Easy to cut to fit, has a spongy backing and can be either...
8 years agoSingle head snare
Most of the "economical" snares were made with one head for traveling drummers. It was also made to conserve space so they could pack other instrumen...
8 years agoSlingerland Duco bongo's.
The only ones I have ever seen close to the same era were from Derek's web site (a member) on his web page for MKE drums in Black Diamond pearl: http:...
8 years agoSingle head snare
Hey Bill. Take a look at my active thread on Restoring Vintage drums "Cleaning up the shell of a 1908 Lyon Healy Single Head Snare". I have almost th...
8 years agoCleaning up the shell of a 1908 Lyon Healy Single Head Snare
Thanks Kevin, I also have the cousin snare your showing. That one is in one line to get some attention. Michael
8 years ago