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Gretsch SSB 12, 14, 18 Bop Kit Help Needed
Has anyone seen a mixture of glossy and flat finishes on a Maple Gretsch kit before? I was under the impression that natural maple was only offered w...
12 years agoAntique Ludwig Drum Set (circa 1904)
These are cool drums, not sure how much value they have.
12 years ago2013 Chicago Drum Show -bun E Carlos And Mike Curotto
I came across these two photos of the Leedy and Ludwig zebra finish (attached below). I figured they were worth sharing.
12 years agoSlingerland snare
Please post photos.
12 years agoGreen Mystery Drum
The edge and re-ring shown on the interior shot almost look European to me. Similar to Italian made Meazzi and possibly some Premier drums if I am re...
12 years agoGreen Mystery Drum
Could it be a Liberty drum? Or maybe a Carlton? Maybe even a prototype for one of these two companies? Just a guess.
12 years agoNickel vs. Chrome hardware
So I guess that "softer" nickel look that I love so much is just because it is dirty and unpolished.
12 years agoNickel vs. Chrome hardware
Personally, I prefer the look of nickel. Especially the softer nickel on 50's Slingerland and Leedy drums (Conn era).
12 years ago"rare" Acro coating?
From KCDrumDad...
12 years ago"rare" Acro coating?
From BEC...
12 years agoWhat do i have on my hands?? vintage Ludwig?
With nickel hardware as well. Very cool drums.
12 years agoPlease help with my new mystery kit.
From PerfectImposter...
12 years agoPlease help with my new mystery kit.
Maybe your drums are from a transitional period right after Slingerland acquired Leedy from Conn. The shell doesn't look like a Slingerland to me. I...
12 years agoPlease help with my new mystery kit.
The interiors look like Leedy and Ludwig to me. Possibly with re-cut edges. I have attached two photos of the interior of a Leedy and Ludwig marchin...
12 years agoGene Krupa Collection!!!!
I am going to make an online photo album of everything later this week. I have no intention of splitting it up. Thanks for the kind words.
12 years ago