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The Moment You Became a Collector...
I bought a 1966 red sparkle Downbeat snare drum on a whim back in 1985...shelved it because I didn't like the sound of it....just bought it because it...
15 years agoJazz Kits - Which One Is Magic For You...
From KapperDog...
15 years agoDrum Manufacturer Hierarchy Back in The Day?
Rather than car comparsons, how about guitar comparisons? Ludwigs and Slingerlands would be the Fender Startocasters and Telecasters of the drum worl...
15 years agoDrum Manufacturer Hierarchy Back in The Day?
Well, to be completely fair, they all had their strong points and their weak points. For example(s): Ludwig was likely the least expensive of the Bi...
15 years agoLudwig Rock/Consert snare??
I think another sure way to tell the difference between an old B/O (rounded corner) badge and a new reissue one is that the new ones have that black b...
15 years agoSomeone make me an offer I can't refuse (diecast rims)
Hello. Well, old cheapskate ME wants to try out some diecast rims for a King kit that I have. But, as you may know, diecast rims are EXPENSIVE! So, I...
15 years agoProblem with Repercussions
You could try contacting the Better Business Bureau or a similar consumer advocate organization.
15 years agoBill Ward-Black Sabbath War Pigs 1970
I can't see exactly what the rest of the drums are, but he is using a STANDARD snare drum (the aluminum model). The ride tom looks like a Slingerland....
15 years agoBlue Effect 1969
Cool, man!!
15 years ago60's 1400 stand?
Hi, again. I have a cymbal stand exactly like the one Oli pictured in the OP. It has had it's original Ludwig tilter replaced with the Slingerland til...
15 years ago60's 1400 stand?
Yes, I think I understand (and agree) with what you are saying. There were also some differences in the tripods, too.
15 years ago1967 Red Sparkle Downbeat
LOL! I know...mine is the younger brother of yours! My Downbeat snare drum IS a '66, though!
15 years agoJust bought my tickets! Pat Metheny "Orchestrion"
Okay...I've been meaning to post a followup to the OP... Last Friday evening, my wife and I went to see the Orchestrion and Pat Metheny. One word:...
15 years ago1967 RS Ludwig Downbeat kit
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15 years ago1967 Red Sparkle Downbeat
From vintagemore2000...
15 years ago