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Zildjian gong
I had one of those in the late 70’s early 80’s and it looked cool on stage but the sound wasn’t great. Later I picked up a Paiste 20...
7 years agoThis is the Display Your Walberg & Auge Drums Thread
Another one I just picked up. I believe maybe 1959 OBP. Came with bongos to boot. Snare has special ordered Radio King strainer by original owner. Way...
7 years agoThis is the Display Your Walberg & Auge Drums Thread
Here is one for you. The Revival kit #1-5 natural satin and gold. They were known for the 16 x 14 floor and the double hoop inlays on some kits. I am...
7 years agoThis is the Display Your Walberg & Auge Drums Thread
Not sure of the plys but they usually were known to use Jasper / Gretsch shells. Which for that era the drum was made probably 3-ply. They did use the...
7 years agoAncient Kauri shell
+1 what Mike said
7 years agoThis is the Display Your Walberg & Auge Drums Thread
Peoniam, They are very high quality drums and are worth what you want to pay for them. All I know is you probably won't find another like it because t...
7 years agoWalberg and Auge wrap
I actually just looked up in the Ludwig catalog no OBP in 57 cat. but shows up in 60's cat. So can probably say it was out in 59. Is Ludwig the only d...
7 years agoWalberg and Auge wrap
Thanks John, I pm'd you awhile back, Hope you are doing well. Thanks for the info and they are cool. Do you know when the start of OBP wrap was first...
7 years agoLudwig Black Acrolite - Confusing
VintageSnareDrumsNJ, that looks like a newer version, I do believe they reissued one recently in the Black coated if I am not mistaken. Wayne
7 years agoWalberg and Auge wrap
Definitely not a re-wrap. The interior is the black interiors usually associated with George (RGB's father) so no dates. RGB seemed to start putting d...
7 years agoWalberg and Auge wrap
What do you guys make of this wrap? It looks to be on a late 50’s W & A kit. OBP comes to mind but seems to have a lot more black than usual. Opinions...
7 years agoFinally pulled the trigger: 60's Walberg & Auge kit
Leedybdp some cool sets there, and of course Markrocks68. These sets are built to last that's for sure,and all different. Wayne
7 years agoLudwig 75th anniversary (84) kit. Looking to sell
Well just so we have future questions answered someone just bought the drum for $900. So I guess you can say it is worth what the buyer wants to pay f...
7 years agoBig Band Kits IN L.A.
WoW those Leedys are sweet. Wayne
7 years agoIdentifying an old ludwig snare
Andlours is right, 1984 right before they moved to Monroe. I have seen them go from $200-250 depending on condition. Wayne
7 years ago