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Switching back and forth between a 1971 Ludwig 20/12/14 and a Gretsch Round Badge 22/13/16 (shown with an extra 8x12 Slingerland tom) and a '71 Ludwig...
11 years agoZyn Crash/Rides?
I have an 18" Zyn I got as a kid in the late 60's. It's a horrible cymbal sound wise but I remember it was called a crash/ride. It's got a trashy, n...
11 years agoRe-Wrapping My Gretsch
Neither can I.
11 years agoProject: Gretsch Mid 60's Round Badge
Holy smokes! That is unbelievable. I've never seen such a vibrant aqua satin flame finish. Your work on this resto is absolutely beautiful. Enjoy...
11 years ago1966 Rogers Steel Gray Ripple Pearl
Awesome, Ploughman! Love that finish and setup. Very special drums you have there. Gary
11 years ago1967 Ludwig Sky Blue Pearl Super Classic
Man, I really really like that kit. Nice job. Gary
11 years agoDW Flat Base Boom Stand
Thanks for that tip, Rik. Overlapping the legs makes them even better! Gary
11 years agoI know they are refurbished but come on!
I'm a big fan of refurbished or rewrapped kits that have no collector value. As an alternative to a brand new high-end kit, there's no comparison pri...
11 years agoDW Flat Base Boom Stand
Hi guys - A while back I bought three DW flat base stands, which I've been very happy with. Sturdy, light weight and a simple clean vintage look. Th...
11 years agoBathroom Reno With Drummers In Mind
Gives new meaning to Pipe & Drum.
11 years agoProject: Gretsch Mid 60's Round Badge
JazzMan…you are doing a fantastic job. That clean up is amazing. I had an identical Gretsch finish with a major paint removal challenge. I could ne...
11 years agoNot vintage, but my new kit.
Really classy kit. Nice to see Gretsch so on top of it these days. And I like that they've gone with round badges on a number of models. Enjoy those!...
11 years agoThis isn't a drum question but it is for the Fourm
Gary, I second that. Gary
11 years agoPoor Star Wrap ...
I feel your pain. I had the same issue with an aqua flame pearl Gretsch kit. It, too, had been painted over. I couldn't find any solvents or paint...
11 years ago60's Ludwig Club Date BDP score
Hey, beautiful drums! I see you are in San Diego. Me too, and I've got a BDP set in those sizes as well (all with classic lugs). Nice to know there...
11 years ago