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New WMP from 1963
So I got this old Ludwig kit, and the people who sold it had a giant drawer full of drum sticks and random stuff. When I went through the whole drawe...
17 years agoCleaning Wraps
I have WMP wrapped snare, it has some rust looking stains both around the badge and the lug casings. Can someone tell me what I should use to clean t...
17 years agoSlingerland Sound King?
Sorry, yes I did more info! it is an 8 lug wood snare, maple reinforcement rings on what looks like mahogany shells (possible 3 ply). I'm not sure o...
17 years agoSlingerland Sound King?
I have a 1961 Slingerland Sound King, does anyone know much about these? It is a wood snare with a white marine pearl finish. I am assuming they are...
17 years agoPre-Serial Ludwigs & Old Zild Cymbals
Everything has been in hard cases for the last 35 years! Cymbals look like they just came off the show floor. 22" bass, 13" mounted, 16" floor, and...
17 years agoRevere 28" Bass Drum
I came across some marching or field drums recently. There is a 1930's marching snare drum from Slingerland (wood hoops, mahogany shell). There is a...
17 years agowhat defines vintage
This is a good forum topic to bring this up I think. But, is anyone else tired of people talking their 'vintage' stuff that is really just old garbag...
17 years agoLudwig - I bought this in the '70s - my first
Judging just from the badge, it is later than a 50's snare. I can't see it real clear, but if there is a serial on it, its after '63. You will want...
17 years agoWTB: Ludwig Early Bass
I would love to have a 24" WMP Ludwig bass drum. Needs to be a late 50's through mid-60's drum. If you have one that you would like to part with, sh...
17 years ago1962 Ludwig WMP Questions
I just acquired the above mentioned drum kit. Pre-serial 22", 16", 13" drum sizes. Also an 18" matching tom added in 1965. I purchased this all fro...
17 years ago