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We have a Winner!!! Cleveland Rogers 5 piece Silver Sparkle
Here's something strange... The reinforcing rings are a 5 ply laminate. Everything I read in the Rob Cook's book (and here) generally refers to the r...
14 years agoLudwig tension rod
I believe the Ludwig Pioneer 6 lug snare was included with most Club Date outfits, wasn't it?
14 years agoCleaning Inside of Maple 3 Ply Ludwigs
I have never done anything to the inside of any of mine except a damp rag. And, I'm careful with that around the date. I have used everything from Aj...
14 years ago1961 Slingerland 13/16/22 Silver Sparkle For Sale
That's the same thing the buyer said. He said he was comfortable with what he was buying because it was well described. I am packaging it right now a...
14 years agoWe have a Winner!!! Cleveland Rogers 5 piece Silver Sparkle
I thought it was a great deal. One [maybe not so good] thing. I'm trying to date it and I noticed the lugs are first generation Beavertails [felt and...
14 years agoWe have a Winner!!! Cleveland Rogers 5 piece Silver Sparkle
Bought this one last week. It was only on auction for a couple hours when I saw it and grabbed it Buy It Now. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...
14 years ago1961 Slingerland 13/16/22 Silver Sparkle For Sale
Well, maybe $699 was too low after all. Less than 24 hours on eBay and it sold already. I'm packing as we speak.
14 years ago1961 Slingerland 13/16/22 Silver Sparkle For Sale
Here's a link to the auction in case anyone wants to check it out. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220739422817&ssPageName=STRK:ME...
14 years ago1965 Ludwig Pioneer Snare with no snare bed
I have a 1960 (transition badge) Pioneer and I compared the 2. WOW! What a difference. These 2 snares are night and day. The bearing edge on the '60...
14 years ago1965 Ludwig Pioneer Snare with no snare bed
Once again........ thanks to Vintage Drum Forum, I emerge a victor over my drum problems and I am enjoying the spoils of my victory. This snare sounds...
14 years ago1965 Ludwig Pioneer Snare with no snare bed
The tuning is OK but the snare won't seat. It sounds real loose until I crank it real real tight and then it's all choked. I hate to do it but, I may...
14 years ago1965 Ludwig Pioneer Snare with no snare bed
The first 2 show it sits pretty darn flat on the table. The 3rd does show a very light cut but it's barely there. The last pictures shows a very sh...
14 years ago1965 Ludwig Pioneer Snare with no snare bed
I just bought a 1965 (stamped) Ludwig Pioneer snare drum and I noticed there's no snare bed cut into the bottom edge. What's up with that? I thought...
14 years ago1961 Slingerland 13/16/22 Silver Sparkle For Sale
That's the one thing about eBay. I believe in the adage that something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. And, eBay is certainly a t...
14 years ago1961 Slingerland 13/16/22 Silver Sparkle For Sale
I'm going to try it out on eBay, first. Thanks for the interest, though. Here is a little more complete description with some of the bad news spelled...
14 years ago