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1965 Ludwig Super Classic BDP Project
Thanks John and Glenn, I am looking to replace the internal mufflers on the 3 toms. I think 2 of them may not be original Ludwig. [ame]http://www....
8 years ago1965 Ludwig Super Classic BDP Project
I am looking at the 1964 catalogue (there doesn't appear to be a 1965 catalogue) and it looks like the 8x12 tom came with the smaller lugs so I guess...
8 years ago1965 Ludwig Super Classic BDP Project
Here is the polished hardware for the jazz festival snare and 16 inch floor tom. I have to polish the chrome on the 12 inch and 13 inch rack toms. M...
8 years agoZildjian cymbal restoration
I think I would want to have the ink stampings intact. The zildjian website has advice for cleaning. Some don't like a cleaned cymbal but green, brown...
8 years agoQuestion about Ludwig Super Classic Lugs and Mounts
Thanks, It is kind of like their approach with serial numbers I guess.
8 years agoBass drum spurs
It looks like the club dates have a different style spur than I have. Both kits look sweet.
8 years agoQuestion about Ludwig Super Classic Lugs and Mounts
Sometimes I am seeing gaskets for tom mounts, cymbal mounts, floor tom leg mounts, and bass drum leg mounts. I also saw gaskets for tom lugs as well....
8 years agoCut Down My Cut-Down
Wow, that is some serious modifications. Nice job. That is way above my pay grade.
8 years ago1965 Ludwig Super Classic BDP Project
Here are photos of the bass drum hardware after polishing. One question I have is if the cymbal mounts and floor tom mounts need a gasket. The tom...
8 years ago1965 Ludwig Super Classic BDP Project
Here are the first few photos chrome cleaning and shell cleaning stuff and finished bass drum hoops
8 years ago1965 Ludwig Super Classic BDP Project
I bought this player's kit about a year and a half ago. I am retiring in 2 weeks so I took them apart and sent the shells to Precision Drum in Pleasa...
8 years ago1960s Ludwig Supraphonic
Wow. Great score. Check eBay. I saw some Supraphonic hoops when I was browsing Ludwig stuff.
8 years ago1965 Ludwig BDP Downbeat
Here is my 65 BDP. One of the bass drum hoops has a bit of a flat spot on it. Any suggestions on repair? I don't think it affects seating the head...
8 years ago1965 Ludwig BDP Downbeat
Beautiful kit. I also have a 1965 bdp kit. It was modified to add a 12 inch tom so it has the 4 extra holes from the consolete. My kick is 20 inch. W...
8 years ago1970 Supraphonic
KC Thanks very much for all of the research you have done. It is helpful and interesting.
8 years ago