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PM sent this morning. Vacationing this week, so I had not checked in with VDF. Rick
12 years agoLudwig Machs with White Interiors?
Mikey's assessment seems dead on to me. How tight are the badges affixed to the drums? Does it appear that they were removed in order to remove wrap...
12 years agoDate stamp or serial # on a Ludwig Acrolite?
Is the B/O badge blank? There are reports of B/O badges without serial numbers in the 1970-71 time frame. Sometimes the badges were trimmed to fit o...
12 years ago(1971?) Gretsch snare 4153w identity. I think I figured it out. Any 2nd opinions?
One other thing - it sure looks like 6 plies are visible in the third picture you provided.
12 years ago(1971?) Gretsch snare 4153w identity. I think I figured it out. Any 2nd opinions?
First, welcome to the forum. You have taken a crash course in vintage Gretsch drums and done a pretty good job. You have a fun project ahead of you...
12 years agoSt. Louis (IL/MO) GTG!?
Mellotron/Gravy - Pulling out with your hoop packed. If there is room I may try to fit in a 16x16 Gretsch floor tom shell that could complete a one-...
13 years agoSt. Louis (IL/MO) GTG!?
I just loaded some stuff into the car - my parts box for Gravy to look through, a high hat stand for Shawn, a 14" Ludwig hoop for someone from another...
13 years ago1960's chrome Gretsch snare identification???
The Model 4160 originally did not have the decorative knurling at the center of the shell. The knurling did not start until the 1965-1966 time frame....
13 years agoDeciphering Ludwig date labels
I have been puzzling over this myself and have a thread going on another forum. I responded to the original poster of this thread over there because...
13 years agoNeed Help To Indentify These Drums
What are the serial numbers on the other drums? Are they the same style of label? Rick
13 years agoSt. Louis (IL/MO) GTG!?
From Shawn M...
13 years agoSt. Louis (IL/MO) GTG!?
From Gravy...
13 years agoSt. Louis (IL/MO) GTG!?
I am planning on coming and would like some advice on what to bring. I had a drum garage sale a few weeks ago in Kansas City, sold a few things, but...
13 years agoSt. Louis (IL/MO) GTG!?
My drummer son and I are trying to schedule college visits for him on Monday and Tuesday and could come in early from KC to join you. We are working...
13 years agoLudwig Black plastic wood block info...
I just picked this one up off eBay. I searched for information about it and found this thread. I have yet to experiment with the chrome rods (one wa...
13 years ago