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Don't Downbeats usually fetch more than this?
Yes.....but eBay is NO kind of gauge for estimating value anymore. It's absolutely hit/miss. Beautiful shell pack, btw. Someone got a GREAT deal!
14 years agoTo refinish or not to refinish?
The "best" heads would be calfskins, but that's not really feasible, either because calfskin heads cost a ton of money (unless you tuck them yourself)...
14 years agoTo refinish or not to refinish?
Yes, it does. but your drum isn't a particularly collectible or (currently) valuable drum. If you plan on selling it, I'd recommend just leaving it al...
14 years ago1966 Ludwig Club Date
Good Lord! I just got done looking around the Vintage Drum Guide and sure enough! The Clubdate was not pictured with a hi-hat! I did NOT realize this...
14 years ago1966 Ludwig Club Date
And btw...I know what a Hertzdonut is! *hits arm* "Hurts, don't it?" I haven't heard that one in QUITE awhile. Laughing H
14 years ago1966 Ludwig Club Date
The yellowing is common. I actually prefer it to the pure white. Parts are available through several members of this forum. MIKEY777 is one member yo...
14 years agoWhat A Difference One Week Makes!
This is exactly correct and it's what makes valuation of vintage drum prices (based on sold items on eBay) next to impossible. It goes that same way w...
14 years agoHello All
'64 was a good year for drums. Let's see that baby! -Welcome!
14 years agoHi All!
hello and welcome!
14 years agoLooking for an age range on this Ludwig drum
WHOOOOOPS! Hold the PHONE! I think I see it, now! I THOUGHT there was a black, bakelite grommet in the picture...but now I see there is NO grommet (I...
14 years agoLooking for an age range on this Ludwig drum
I agree. It IS a cool drum. It's either a 40's drum or it's a 50's drum! Ludwig was always known for using up parts and anomalies do appear from time...
14 years agoChicago Drum Show 2011
Lots of cool things! Thanks for the pix!
14 years agoLudwig Jazzfestival query
If it was an all-original Oyster Black Pearl Jazz Festival from the 60's, it might sell for over $3K like one did recently on eBay.
14 years agoLudwig Jazzfestival query
No value at all as a collectible. Player value is up to the player to decide.
14 years agoA great website for rope drums, civil war etc!!
Cool site and COOOOOL drums! Thanks for sharing the information!
14 years ago