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Identification my Ludwig Hollywood
It would be fine to rewrap those but that particular wrap is no longer available so, unless it's falling off or really butchered, it might be best to...
9 years agotom mount plate/bracket
That's a typical mount found on Japanese import drums from the 60's. I'm not sure what the proper name is. I've heard them called "strap" mounts. The...
9 years agoNeed help identify Ludwig Monroe
Ludwig didn't move to Monroe until 1985 so no way they are 70's drums under any circumstances. That badge is unfamiliar to me. That, coupled with the...
9 years agoVintage Drum Mic Technique
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulkCG2E-QNY"]Daddy Long Legs - Fred Astaire - YouTube[/ame]
9 years agoLudwig Snare worth ?
From microswitch...
9 years agoLudwig Snare worth ?
Hmm....That does NOT look like the interior of any 60's era Ludwig I've ever seen. Those re-rings aren't right for a KB Ludwig...IMO. Almost looks li...
9 years agoLudwig Snare worth ?
Appears to be a Jazz Festival, which is good, but also looks like one that someone stripped the wrap off of, which is less good. Factory Mahogany fini...
9 years agoVintage Drum Mic Technique
Might be part of a Movie or TV presentation which would require that the mics be overhead and out of the frame. Those 3 mics appear to be RCA KU-3A's...
9 years agoWFL Drums
Very nice!
9 years agoLudwig Supraphonic Question
Like Mike mentions above there are pre-serial "Supras" with Ludalloy (aluminum) shells so lack of a serial number does not guarantee a COB shell. Seri...
9 years ago76 Ludwig BOP- should I do it?
From richm...
9 years agoLudwig Snare Help
Best not to try wrapping it. Natural finish and lacquered drums have the same exterior diameter as wrapped drums (which were molded to the inside of a...
9 years agoLudwig Snare Help
Pioneer model from approximately 1961-1963. Lacquer finish with nickel plated hardware. The hoops should be brass under the plating. 3ply shell mahoga...
9 years agoLudwig Standard Catalog kit
What do you think of the original bass pedal and hi-hat stand? They look cool with that nifty footboard but in use they can be described with one wo...
9 years agoNew "60s" Black Oyster Pearl Comparison
Here's an original (bottom) and a repro side by side. The new stuff looks good and a whole set done in it looks like Ringo's set but when you try to m...
9 years ago