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is there a way that i can be sure this is nickel and not chrome?
ludwig did indeed use nickel over steel hoops in the mid 60's. i had always thought it happened around 65 but have recently found two original 64 pion...
15 years agoLudwig hardware and Acrolite snare
the lathing on those three dark cymbals on the left look pretty tasty. might have something nice there. look closer. there should be some stamps.. mi...
15 years agoLudwig hardware and Acrolite snare
that flat based wfl hi hat stand is a good one. that is an 1121 model. it appears to be the last version of it that had the slip on convential rubber...
15 years agoLudwig Pre-Serial woods & interiors question.
i also own an early 60's kit that has the bass with unpainted maple interior. this was not uncommon in those days. sometimes the toms would have clear...
15 years agoNew favorite vintage pedal!
the blue model actually says reversable on the pedal itself. but, like mentioned, the red one functions the same way. it was just a marketing change i...
15 years agoNew favorite vintage pedal!
the red speedmaster is actually my favorite pedal. i play it with a vintage ludwig wooden beater. it just feels right to me. i bought mine about 10 ye...
15 years agoSpeed King question
wfl speed kings tend to bring more than the ludwig models do. they look almost identical. the wfl models simply have wfl stamped on them as opposed to...
15 years agoClubdate, Combo and other names
clubdates had all kinda snares with them over the years. 62-jazz festival,64-pioneer,67-acrolite. before that,even crazier! mike
15 years agoPre-Serial keystone spur question
ive got a 22" ludwig clubdate bass in galaxy that has the carryover wfl spurs on it too. this drum also has the clear maple interior that some of the...
15 years agoParade/Marching Snare as a Floor Tom
ive done this recently. ive got a set of mid 60's ludwig clubdate galaxy combos. 22/13 with matching snare. until i find the perfect floor tom for the...
15 years agoMy 68' Vintage Ludwig Snare??????????????
those should be chrome over steel hoops one that one. great looking drum! mike
15 years agoTales of ludwig acrolite's
i think the keystone models are some of the finest snares ever made. the pointy badge b/o models sound almost as good in my opinion and can be had on...
15 years ago6 luggers
i love wooden six luggers. i have a 64 pioneer in sky blue pearl and also a 64 pioneer in galaxy sparkle. i also have a 67 jazz festival in sky blue p...
15 years agoKent kit in BDP!
i was checking it out earlier today as well... http://cgi.ebay.com/KENT-VINTAGE-DRUM-KIT-IN-BLACK-DIAMOND-PEARL-RARE-WOW_W0QQitemZ110494907051QQcmdZV...
15 years agoElton 13" hi hat cymbal 586 grams
also interested in the same info here. thanks.. mike
15 years ago