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WFL 14x7 Zephyr Paramount Project
Just finished up a 14x7 WFL Zephyr lug drum. I believe it falls somewhere between 1939 - 41. (from the Ludwig book, no stamps on the inside of shell....
13 years ago[B]1930-32* LUDWIG & LUDWIG 5x14 MAHOGANY/DECORATIVE INLAY SUPER-SENSITIVE MODEL[/B]
Beautiful drum Mike. A very nice restoration. That old mahogany has such a beautiful grain. And as a side note.... I use 0000 steel wool all the time...
13 years agoIt's the show off your Ludwigs thread...post them if you've got them!
Nice kits MikeT... Like the big kick drums. wow, and such a nice brass Super, Bermuda! that's the first Ive seen. I love those trans badge drums. Here...
13 years agoMy 60s vintage Rogers set
Very nice kit Optiguy... sorry about the snare drum. It is going to Sweden to finish off a matching kit there. I always say, another one will come ar...
13 years agoMy latest WFL 6.5 Resto
Many thanks guys, I think I love seeing the old battered ones returned to life more than finding pristine ones. Sometimes its a challenge. I was able...
13 years agoMy latest WFL 6.5 Resto
Finished up buffing the hardware and assembly of this one today. Mid 50's WFL 6.5 x 14 mahogany with nickel over brass hoops & nickel hardware. My f...
13 years agoVintage Yamaha Yellow Dragon in ebay
...oh, and I love the orange one Fayray. My friend just found a snare in that wrap with original heads and snares. Its real nice to see in person. Yam...
13 years agoVintage Yamaha Yellow Dragon in ebay
I have the same kit. Play it all the time on jazz gigs.... no re-rings on mine. I always get great comments on the wrap. Too many holes in the one on...
13 years agoLudwig issues a limited edition "Acrolite Classic"
The shop where I work just ordered a few yesterday... I want to hear the 6.5. I also want to check out the new flat base hardware when it comes in.
13 years agoWhat are people trying to sell these days?
.. boy that looks like one EXPENSIVE Rogers tom mount to me.
13 years agoLudwig COB's
Wow... looks like 4 Ludwig pre-serial COB's sold on the Bay since yesterday...(including mine, had to let it go so I can fund some other projects) I g...
13 years agoPaul McCartney's Drummer
I love Abe... a big guy, plays big drums with lots of heart and soul. He is the true fire behind that band, not to mention his singing. Ive have some...
13 years agoPicked up WFL Pioneer 6 lug - strainer Q
Ive only used the red compound with the wheel.
13 years agoPicked up WFL Pioneer 6 lug - strainer Q
Tubelugs... yes I removed. If you carefully file the old one without removing too much material you can many times re-use the original grommet. I used...
13 years agoPicked up WFL Pioneer 6 lug - strainer Q
cotton wheel with red compound... work slow, these can heat up, good luck! overview here... http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/buffman.htm
13 years ago