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Ludwig Tom Mount Question
Yes, it will match up with holes from the 60's to present!
13 years agoSnare string
+1 for the Ludwig cord, which is what I use.
13 years agotama imperialstar king beat or mastercraft
Forgot to mention that the Mastercraft snare drums are relatively rare, but the Kingbeat can usually be found for around $200. Just be sure there are...
13 years agotama imperialstar king beat or mastercraft
Hello imperialog! I had a mid-80's Tama Superstar kit in Cherry Wine with a matching 5x14 Mastercraft snare drum. These snare drums used the rollerbe...
13 years agoLudwig Standard's - Rate the wraps
Just cast my vote for the "Astro" finishes. Judging simply by the three categories, the Astro finish is the most rare. From there, you certainly have...
13 years agoJohnny Carson played drums
Johnny was an EXCELLENT player! His manual dexterity from his countless years of card tricks really helped! And, of course, Johnny LOVED having Buddy...
13 years ago1967 Ludwig Red Psychedelic
Funny Post From OldSchool...
13 years ago1967 Ludwig Red Psychedelic
Talk about a time warp back to the Summer of Love era! I'm "Psyched" just looking at it! LoLoLoLo You don't find many of these Psychedelic Red kits w...
13 years agoDeciphering Ludwig date labels
I've got a Ludwig Super Classic and would like to know if there's anyone on VDF that can decipher the date code on the paper tag in my 16x16 floor tom...
13 years agoSlingerland Muffler Piece
Are you referring to the Radio King style with 3 holes?
13 years agoHelp identifying Elvin Gretsch finish?
To my eyes, it does look like Anniversary Sparkle with silver flecks.
13 years agoShow us your re-finished and re-wrapped drums
Another re-wrap! This one had a bass drum and floor tom from a Slingerland POP outfit, with 16x14 single-head floor tom. A lower bearing edge was inst...
13 years agoShow us your re-finished and re-wrapped drums
Sound Percussion 3pc kit, rescued from a thrift store for $25!! It was wrapped in basic black and bubbled all over! Re-wrapped in beautiful Dark Abalo...
13 years agoArai kit
Pictures will definitely help. Post away!
13 years agoLudwig Downbeat Dilemma
I think you made the right choice and it's nice of the seller to take it back. Stay on the lookout for a Downbeat more to your liking. They're out the...
13 years ago