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Wrap Fading 1964 Ludwig
Well, if you're turning Oyster Black Pearl into Oyster Blue Pearl, I'd stop now!...marko
6 years agoFor leftys...
My Rogers Swingtime kit has the mounts centered front to back on the bass, so turning them around leaves the tom & cymbal mounts in the same place.......
6 years agoFor leftys...
I turn all my kits around. At first, I didn't like the look of the telescoping spurs on the wrong end of the bass so I added a 2nd pair to one of my...
6 years agoShoutout to MLayton, Cochlea , DeansDrums59 and Drumguy1988
They look great! Happy for you.....marko
6 years agoShipping Vintage drums overseas
That really sucks, Longjohn. It's too bad that a relatively affordable hobby ends up being out of range for most drummers down under...marko
6 years agoShipping Vintage drums overseas
Pretty sure there's 'enough". Most vintage enthusiasts are on one or two websites, & most have many kits. You hear from people who want another set,...
6 years agoShipping Vintage drums overseas
Years back, there were discussions about selling overseas vs. "keeping American drums in the U.S.". Part of it was in response to a strong Japanese...
6 years agoAssembly of the "new" Dynasonic
I thought that new Swivo was a given. Maybe an updated version like they did on the pedal......marko
6 years ago1966 Ludwig Jazz Festival Snare - questions
Jbama, you mentioned the seam of the wrap on your JF; if it's the original wrap, then the WMP will come out of the scarf joint. When you remove the h...
6 years ago1966 Ludwig Jazz Festival Snare - questions
Great score. That wrap is pretty yellow, but afaik, there never was a YMP; I'm guessing yours is really WMP, but take off a rim, or a lug & you shoul...
6 years agoRogers Red Onyx Drums Complete
Cracks or not, that's a good-looking drum set.........marko
6 years agoRestoring a PAINTED Ludwig Super Classic set
I agree with amosguy. Any scuffs you get from sandpaper are not going to be removed easily by Novus......marko
6 years ago60's Ludwig bpd downbeat snare on the way
I definitely wouldn't re-wrap it. Lowers value a lot on a snare that isn't as common as other models. I'd use it until one comes up in the right col...
6 years agoLudwig Speed King pedal overhaul - minimal grease
ditto......marko
6 years agoDating Rogers Holiday kit and Dyna-Sonic snare
Your floor tom is not a Tower model--they are center-lug drums. Most likely, the ran out of tags & used a Tower tag...........marko
6 years ago