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Pre-Serial Ludwig Supraphonic 5.5"x14" Snare
i see lots of people stating 5.5 but everyone one i have seen is 5 or 6.5. i'd also love to know for sure. mike
13 years agoCleaning old bass drum beater?
did you strip all the red paint from the pedal frame? mike
13 years ago70's Ludwig Super Sensitive 8.5/10
thank you too john.... mike
13 years ago70's Ludwig Super Sensitive 8.5/10
well done! mike
13 years agoebay alert - bought out a vintage music store (now selling)
ive been zooming through that stuff like a drum detective tonight. i see some goodies! mike
13 years agoCorrect beater for 1971 Speed King pedal
it most likely came with a felt beater. ive got three that all had the same beater. ludwig did offer them with a wooden beater however. mike
13 years agoLudwig hardware
thats a nice group of ludwig hardware. it certainly could have all come together.i cant tell exactly whats in the pics but i have a pretty good idea....
13 years agoNickel hardware
on nickel, i give them the same dawn bath as chrome. i use cape cod polishing cloths on nickel. gives it a beautiful deep lustre. mike
13 years agoLook what I found... :)
beautiful kit there. that is amazing looking. glad that you are feeling better and are up to playing again. its a buyers market right now. you should...
13 years agoMy New Acrolite
welcome! ive got 4 acros. to me, the 70's acros sound much like the 60's models do. they sound great in fact. i like mine with the snare side head cr...
13 years agoCarlton Snare Drum - Bargain???
deal,do it! mike
13 years ago60s, Ludwig, Duco, Resto?
yep, i see the wood hoops now. those will look and sound great. good luck with your project. mike
13 years ago60s, Ludwig, Duco, Resto?
very late 63 but most likely early 64 on those serial numbers,in most cases. maybe cob hoops too. mike
13 years ago1937 Shell Woods
great drum. anoher vote for maple. mike
13 years ago50's WFL 14"x26" Bass Drum
ive dealt with tom twice with no problems.... you know something you could do....if you got the standard lugs cheap enough. you can take sandpaper a...
13 years ago