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70's black beauties
For some reason, 70's Black Beauties have become extremely popular in Japan in the last year. They sell for several thousand dollars over there, engr...
14 years agoWhat year did Ludwig start 6 plies/no re rings?
From what I understand, 6 ply shells were first used around '76, and 3 ply shells were slowly phased out over the next couple of years.
14 years agoludwig jazz fest
It was a long, slow transition. Most Jazz Fests were closer to 5.5" in the early 60's, and most were closer to 5" by the late 60's. The average tend...
14 years agoNeed 10 80's Tama Snare Lugs
Looking for 10 80's Tama snare lugs like the one pictured, in excellent condition. Screws posts must be straight, not bent or stripped like they ofte...
14 years agoIn what year did Ludwig switch to COS hoops and vertical lines on FT legs?
Blair, I believe you're right, most of it happened around '64-'64. Although the transition seems to have taken a while...I occasionally find knurled...
14 years agoGretsch Midnight Blue Pearl 18/12/14
Beautiful kit Drums008! I would love to find an 18" BD in MBP. From blairndrums...
14 years agoGretsch Round Badge Drums
Guys, these were sold last July!
14 years agoWhat a difference a name makes?
Great example of market psychology/perception and reality being two very different things. Coke, Pepsi, cigarette companies, beer brands...well any b...
14 years ago70's Ludwig C.O.B. 10 Lug hoops
They were just plain 10 lug COS hoops, like those found on 70's Supraphonics. You could probably also order 10 lug die cast hoops if you wanted them....
14 years ago70's Ludwig C.O.B. 10 Lug hoops
I don't think Ludwig ever made COB hoops in the 70's. I've had a few 70's Black Beauties as well as 70's COB Supras, and none had COB hoops. Thanks,...
14 years agoNeed one 80's Tama Superstar Bass Drum Lug
From MIKEY777...
14 years agoThat Great Gretsch Sound
I find it's best to crank up the snare side head, and make sure it's not loose at the beds. I used to think all Gretsch wood snares sounded bad, beca...
14 years agoNeed one 80's Tama Superstar Bass Drum Lug
Need one 80's Tama Superstar Bass Drum Lug. Has to be the earlier style lug that looks sort of like a Rogers Beavertail. Thanks! Bill
14 years agoWhere Do You Find The Good Deals???
It seems even 4 or 5 years ago it was easier, a lot of people were still not using ebay, and not a lot of people knew about craigslist yet. I used to...
14 years agoVintage Gretsch Stop Sign Champagne Sparkle Toms
Hi, what sizes are your drums? Any pics? Thanks, Bill
14 years ago