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6 years agoRare Ludwig Identification
From BEC...
6 years agoRare Ludwig Identification
Ahhh, mystery solved! Just to bring it all together for future reference.... Link: https://www.ctpropercussion.com/index.php?route=product/product&pr...
6 years agoRare Ludwig Identification
I wasn't aware Ludwig even offered inlays on the early drums, so I'm going to link another thread, from the For Sale section, that features Schmegeggi...
6 years agoRare Ludwig Identification
Here's a few screen shots of the Ludwig catalogs from the '20's... One of the pages (Ludwig_1927_b) has the statement "Send for prices on ornamental...
6 years agoHow the devil does one date Tama drums?
While you're waiting for some expert/knowledgeable commentary, Tama has a great online resource for the old catalogs for you to search through. Her...
6 years agoNot Your Usual Speed King Question
That item wasn't offered as a separate part as it was integrated into the footboard via a press rivet (used to secure the "connecting link"). As id4f...
6 years ago90th
From jaghog...
6 years agoMore info on this Ludwig snare please.........
Looks like you've got a 6.5" x 14" Ludwig "Super Classic" five-ply snare drum with a lovely African satinwood outer veneer. This series was a "limi...
6 years agoWeatherking Ambassador Coated versus Ambassador Coated
Dan On the Remo Classic Ambassador heads, the "Weather King" is a nod to the old logo & advertising that weather/humidity didn't affect the mylar head...
6 years agoReplacing the nylon tube bushing on older cymbal stands
From teverson-sr...
6 years agoLooking for Ludwig Thermogloss drums
No leads... Infrequently, you might find a set in the For Sale section. BTW... welcome aboard!
6 years agoSlingerland Black Beauty on eBay
Nice! Ouchie on the price... However, I'm diggin' the triple bead and the killa' patina on the shell.
6 years agoVintage Ludwig Kit 3 ply? Help?
As mentioned earlier, you'll need a photo of the bearing edge to be sure of the shell lay-up. I've attached some images that may be of some use to yo...
6 years agoCleaning "Natural" finish shells
I would clean them just like fine furniture if I was so incline, and stay away from car products. For my natural wood snares all I've ever done is...
6 years ago