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Cleaning up the shell of a 1908 Lyon Healy Single Head Snare
So this is somewhat off-subject, but what does a single-headed snare sound like? Josh
7 years ago50's Eagle badge Rogers
My set did not include the snare. The toms had a similar tone control knob to yours, but smaller. I can’t see the factory drilling right throu...
7 years ago50's Eagle badge Rogers
According to Rob Cook’s “The Rogers Book,” page 152, the Mercury snare was produced in 1955 and 1956, but only made in 1955 in White...
7 years agoWhat's with the low ballers ?
It sure looks like you priced it very reasonably, and showed prospective buyers that you not only truly know what you have, but that you love and resp...
7 years agoInteresting Celebrity-Owned Ludwigs on Craigslist
Spotted this ad on the San Francisco Bay Area Craigslist today. Mick Fleetwood’s old supersized Ludwigs. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/msg/d/mick...
7 years agoRestoration of an old Tromsa Roxy Snare!
You did some mighty complex glue-ups! Congratulations on the finished product.
7 years agoLudwig Bongos
So last night I sent a note to the seller, explaining that I’d be a player at $120. When I got up this morning, I saw an email from him, advisi...
7 years agoLudwig Bongos
New, that’s exactly what I was thinking but wanted a second opinion. Thanks.
7 years agoNew Year Pasadena Rose Parade Marching bands
We marched with purple Slingerlands in 1973 in Akron, Ohio. The rig that carried them was called a “Hi-Stepper.” It held the drum above...
7 years agoLudwig Bongos
So for those of you who aren’t put off by the lack of badge, do you see this as a competitive price or too steep? Thanks. Josh
7 years agoLudwig Bongos
Hey, Learned Ludwig Lovers, What is a good price for vintage Ludwig bongos? I saw a pair for sale on ebay for $165 plus $25 shipping. They are silve...
7 years agoMickey Mouse Type Wing Bolts
Brian, That’s what I just did (paid it forward). Glenn sent me a few B & B lugs gratis. We’re all in this together, are we not? Glad th...
7 years agoVintage Ludwig Lug Misalignment
Mitch, you are correct. The initial post was regarding the holes in the rims not lining up laterally with the lugs. The photos shifted focus (pun in...
7 years agoVintage Ludwig Lug Misalignment
Okay, after about 30 attempts, I took another photo with my lyin’ lens where the camera is equal with the midline of the drum. It appears that...
7 years agoVintage Ludwig Lug Misalignment
Oddball, A tom hoop has the holes further from the drum?? I never would have thought of that. Well, the drum seems to work just fine. I’ll us...
7 years ago