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Restoration Slingerland 8 Tube Lug Snare
Looks realy nice. There was a video somewhere on this site with a way to get the rust off the threads of a lug. He used an electric drill with a socke...
12 years ago65 Ludwig Club Date
Here is a picture of the completed jazzfest.
12 years agoDrum Wraps
Here is a pic of mine wrapped with the thin wrap. These had marble shelf paper when I rescued them out of someones attic.
12 years ago65 Ludwig Club Date
Thanks John, I will get it ordered.
12 years agoDrum Wraps
It is a little thicker than shelf paper, I wrapped an old Rodgers set with it, it looks good from a distance but if something rubs it it will tear. I...
12 years ago1917 Ludwig WWI rope-rod field drum Part 2
Wow! What a difference, nice job.
12 years ago65 Ludwig Club Date
While cleaning this snare I noticed about ten random black spots, is this where the sparkle has come off?
12 years ago65 Ludwig Club Date
Here is a close up of the hihat.
12 years ago65 Ludwig Club Date
Thanks everyone, I will keep you up on the restoration. Blair, thanks I will clean up the stand first and decide if it is worth adding the footboard.
12 years ago65 Ludwig Club Date
Here are some pictures. It did come with 3 flat base cymbal stands and an old flat base hihat with no foor board. Would that foot board be a speed kin...
12 years ago65 Ludwig Club Date
The bass drum spurs are Home Depot brand.
12 years ago65 Ludwig Club Date
The set has a cymbal and 2 13" hats that say Ludwig standard by paiste. Are they period correct? There is an old speedmaster bass pedal, and several f...
12 years ago65 Ludwig Club Date
Gold sparkle is the wrap, just got home with them. Yes it is a 8 lug jazzfest snare with the original snare and maybe original heads. I will take some...
12 years ago65 Ludwig Club Date
Thanks for the info, I will try to see them tomorrow
12 years ago65 Ludwig Club Date
A guy contacted me about selling his drums. Haven't seen them yet and pictures are dark but wanted some opinions. 20/12/14 and snare. He wants $900. S...
12 years ago