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How old is this WFL SPeed King pedal?
Really nice!!...marko
14 years agoSacrilege!!
Rip some thin veneers of wood, & glue them up in a curve, using the bass shell as a mold (use plastic wrap to protect shell). then fair the jagged ed...
14 years agoLudwig Sound
In general, it seems that the mahogany shells are preferred by most vintage guys. For some, it's simply 'older is better', but lots of folks say they...
14 years ago1940-41 5.5 x 14 Slingerland Sea Green (Pearl) Radio King Model
Really nice, Mike. Does that ball usually screw onto the arm? i could imagine sitting at the drums, unscrewing & screwing that thing off & on betwee...
14 years agoWTB Ludwigs
cmartin, I've got 2 sets I'd sell: one is a SBP 22,12,16, JF. the second is a red sparkle 20,13,16, Pioneer. They're both in great shape, good chro...
14 years agoCymbal found in garbage .. help identify?
Nice-looking cymbal. Where can I get a larger picture of the UFIP stamps? .marko
14 years agoValuation reqd. please, Ludwig Blue Oyster
These drums fade a lot--ask the guy if they all look the same. I've got an identical kit---they're beautiful to look at. And, get the snare, for sur...
14 years agoReally cool, totally complete kit from '67
johhny, those are fantastic! Good move. WAD....marko
14 years agoWANTED: Ludig Floor tom or marcher
On second thought, I realize I'm really after a 12x15 drum to convert to a clubdate floor tom. Sorry for jerking you first responders around.....mark...
14 years agoWANTED: Ludig Floor tom or marcher
I'm looking for a Ludwig floor tom, either 14 or 16, or a 12x15 marching drum to convert. It's gonna be Clubdate style, but anything will do, since I...
14 years agoSeen this type of wrap discolor?
I had a champagne downbeat kit that had black spots sprinkled around the bass---pretty sure it was mold of some kind. Other vintage collectors have s...
14 years agoMy New Old Ludwigs Smell Funky!
There's a product called "Ozium" that's a pretty good smell-killer. Also, a box of baking soda in there may help (on second thought--probably not. S...
14 years agoLudwig and Ludwig-Look What I Got Today!
Pretty sure the hihat is not a 1123, but rather, a 1121. Ringo did use one of these breifly, but it isn't THE Ringo hihat. i've got several of thes...
14 years ago1960's ludwigs
Mike...3ply Mahogany Ludwigs are hard to beat, especially in that nice BDP wrap. Looks like you need to find some parts for your rail consolette, & s...
14 years agoHow trustworthy is vintage Ludwig cymbal mount?
With all due respect, DON'T tighten the hell out of it; if you crack something, then it won't work at all. Tighten it firmly, & check it often , 'til...
14 years ago