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Ludwig Jazzette
After a clean up and a couple of coats of wax, these 1972 Thermo Gloss mahoganies look and sound great. Since I don't have the matching Supra, shown...
14 years agoConcert Tom Revival?
Check out this 70's influenced band, Fitz and the Tantrums on a recent Jay Leno appearance. The drummer has a new C&C kit with a single-headed rack t...
14 years agoWhich would you rather play?
I would have voted Gretsch until playing a Ludwig Jazzette for the past two nights. That kit may be the most fun I've ever had behind a kit! And a k...
14 years agoLudwig Jazzette available
The Jazzette kit arrived today and IMHO, it looks pretty sweet. Certainly could use a little cleaning but in normal light, it's got that experienced,...
14 years agoLudwig Jazzette available
A few more showing the rougher spots.
14 years agoLudwig Jazzette available
Thanks O-Lugs. I appreciate and agree with your advice. Per your request, David, here are some photos from the eBay listing.
14 years agoLudwig Jazzette available
Hi Guys. It was me who snagged this Jazzette last night. Two things I have always wanted...a matched mahogany kit and a Jazzette. I never thought I'...
14 years agoSlingerland Tom Question
Thanks for the quick reply guys, and for solving the mystery. The tom on the drummer's right in the Modern Solo Kit is what I've got for the left as...
14 years agoSlingerland Tom Question
I just picked up an 8x12 Slingerland tom with a Niles badge. It was missing a lug which I put replaced, changed the heads and tuned up. When I went...
14 years agoGretsch Peacock Sparkle
Those are absolutely stunning. If I had to go all in on a kit, this would be it. This Gretsch set is the show and I'm jealous, jealous, jealous. Con...
14 years agoRestoring 60's Crown
Thanks for the good advise, guys. I'll take the safe route.
14 years agoRestoring 60's Crown
I'm about to jump into bringing a 1966 Crown kit back to life. It was originally wrapped in dark blue marine pearl and then covered in white contact...
14 years agoFavorite and Least Favorite Finishes
My Favorites: WMP Steel Grey Ripple Silver Sparkle White Satin Flame Sky Blue Pearl Wood Least Favorites: Butcher Block Cortex Chrome Black Panther
14 years agoGretsch goes Retro for 2011
Having sat behind this kit, they were fun but felt a little like a fiberglass replica Porsche Speedster.
14 years agoGretsch goes Retro for 2011
I was lucky enough to have attended the NAMM show this weekend and got a chance to see this Gretsch kit up close. It's a Renown series and was front...
14 years ago