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1964 Ludwig Club Date
Mike, The 4 dissappearing spurs are tricky to use. In set-up you have to take into account the bass pedal and just bring out out the rear spurs enough...
13 years ago1964 Ludwig Club Date
The mounts are really hard to find. I have four of them on a '63 Down Beat bass, yep four disappearing spurs! Not sure what they were thinking? The b...
13 years ago1964 Ludwig Club Date
Hi Zilla, Hope you can meet up with Mike! Welcome! Nice kit. I love the early Club Dates. Your music room is really nice too. Here's a pic of my un...
13 years agoComparing new wrap to old
The 14" CD shell is the same one used on the Down Beat kit. A 14" Down Beat ft can sell for $400-$700, same shell as the CD just different lugs and t-...
13 years agoComparing new wrap to old
The tanning bed is a good idea. If the wrap is good on the $100 club date and the drum itself has not been molested then you have a $200-$250 drum tha...
13 years agoThe Basic Paradiddle In The Hands Of A Master
I drove my parents crazy with drum speak and playing rudiments on the back of the car seat. Could not stop playing.
13 years agoComparing new wrap to old
First of all that's an awesome looking kit! Jump For Joy When SBP fades as it should it takes on a nice smoky grey appearance which your kit has done...
13 years agoThe Basic Paradiddle In The Hands Of A Master
If it's a drum whack it. Have fun. I think John's point is play by ear, feel the rhythm which you already do or you wouldn't be drumming at all. Stev...
13 years agoWho would do this to a Gretsch set?
yep, let's hope it was done 30 years ago...Falling Do
13 years agoWho would do this to a Gretsch set?
People do nasty things! I recently bought a Grestch kit for restoration (if I ever get around to it :) The original owner of my new old 60's RB kit h...
13 years agoThe Basic Paradiddle In The Hands Of A Master
Nice thread John, Just as an historical aside. Mr. Gadd learned all his rudiments in a very motivated strict environment,...late 50's early 60's drum...
13 years agoNew Club Dates $850
Agreed. Nice new kits for sure. For the same price though a lot of history and better shells. Which way do the scales tip?
13 years agoDisplay Case for Snares
Beautiful display! I love the catalog page beside each drum. Jumping2 well done sir, -kellyj
13 years agoNew Club Dates $850
Yes, Good on Ludwig! kellyj
13 years agoAnother kit? Shall I?
Most Excellent. Are you pleased? Any hidden, undisclosed problems the seller didn't mention or was it a great transaction? kellyj
13 years ago