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Cleveland Craigslist
Depends what you're after. I believe badges are late 70s, early eighties if not mistaken. Concert toms not as desirable, and snare not matching. Pr...
13 years agovintage Ludwig set for sale, worth it?
I'm local, and saw this ad as well. Don't think these are actually 'vintage', but rather, newer Ludwig kit - retro, re-issue sort of deal. Vintage,...
13 years agoludwig transition badge
It's a great looking, (and I'm sure, sounding) kit and if it were up to me, I'd leave the wrap as-is, re-wrap or not. Probably won't affect value eit...
13 years agoFade on Oyster Black Pearl 1969
Sounds like the drums have been well taken care of. Not sure why they would have significant fade, unless they were left in a sunny location or somet...
13 years ago78 Ludwig Classics
Yeah - nice looking kit! Not a huge fan of re-wraps, but if you're gonna do it, that's the way to go. Very unique. Also like the natural hoops - di...
13 years agoludwig transition badge
That is... if it is the original wrap...(?) Personally I don't think I've ever seen any vintage Ludwig kit in that color... was it offered? Seen aft...
13 years agoRestoring Ludwig Bass Drum Hoops
Okay, actually I've done both methods - had done a few by masking and sanding, then a thin layer of primer, (to make sure paint took to painted, and u...
13 years agoFade on Oyster Black Pearl 1969
My answer to the question, if I'm understanding it correctly, would be simply, that if a vintage kit appears to have been well cared for, I believe th...
13 years agoRestoring Ludwig Bass Drum Hoops
P.S. The 'lead based paint' was mentioned in reference to a 'duco' painted drum, so I'm not even sure if it applies in this case... anyone?
13 years agoRestoring Ludwig Bass Drum Hoops
Perfect timing! I was about to post a very similar inquiry. My question though, is whether I should remove the paint with stripper, rather than sand...
13 years agoFade on Oyster Black Pearl 1969
I agree - the Novus polish is fantastic! Just did my 65, blue oyster pearl, Ludwig downbeat kit, (50th birthday gift to myself) and it came up almost...
13 years ago80s Pearl...
@ jonnistix - Wow, some of those Ebay vendors can get pretty touchy huh? Hope he doesn't 'sue' you for asking a derogatory question. I've had a coup...
13 years agoWarped/Bulged Metal, (COB?) Hoop
Hey guys; Just putting final touches on a pre-serial# Ludwig marching snare I picked up yesterday, and as I was tuning up the batter head, I noti...
13 years ago60s, Ludwig, Duco, Resto?
Thanks for all the info John. I can appreciate the work you must have gone to, and I think I would probably have done the same thing myself. Actuall...
13 years ago60s, Ludwig, Duco, Resto?
P.S. was it originally a virgin kick drum?
13 years ago