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Source Of Supply For Duco Lacquer????
Well, whadya know? I was misinformed about the meaning of "Duco". I stand corrected. I was told it pertained to the application of the secondary color...
17 years agoSource Of Supply For Duco Lacquer????
"Duco" is NOT a brand of paint or a kind of paint...it is a STYLE of paint. "Duco" actually is short for "Dual Color". David was merely recommending...
17 years agoLudwig snare recommendation
Acrolite OR Supra. The Supra is a little "prettier' than the Acrolite (in my subjective opinion), but the Acrolite is a fantastic drum. BOTH the Supra...
17 years agoAre Vintage Drum Values On The Decline?
Well, I can tell you that the drums in original non-repainted condition will be more appealing to a collector than a repainted kit. It's difficult to...
17 years agoAre Vintage Drum Values On The Decline?
I concur. The one sure thing about vintage drums' ability to hold (and increase) their value is this: They don't make 'em like that anymore!:Snow Fla...
17 years agoHelp with info on a 30's/40's Old kit
I'm fairly certain that it's not American. The T-rods are unknown to me and the tilter mechanism (painted red) is different. The "traps" tray could be...
17 years agoHelp with info on a 30's/40's Old kit
I have no idea...but I am pretty sure it's not an American kit. Possibly German? English? Are there any markings or dates or paper tags on the insid...
17 years agoLudwig Atlas Snare Stand
It sounds as if it has been over-over-tightened and the result is that it is no longer possible to tighten it by human means, alone. :) The best thing...
17 years ago70's Ludwig Questions!!
Erik, As a collector, I must recommend that you do not re-paint the interiors of those drums. Many times, the white-painted interiors are in not-so-g...
17 years ago70's Ludwig Questions!!
Hello and welcome to the forum. Your drums are maple/poplar/mahogany and the Supra is Ludalloy (aluminum alloy).
17 years agoHollywood "President" by Meazzi - Part 3
Man, that's a cool little kit! What a slick design they have - really "Italian styling". Significantly cool!
17 years ago70's Ludwig what's it worth?
If they came complete with all stands and pedals and were in excellent -mint-like "new" condition, then maaaaaybe $500 would be reasonable but for a f...
17 years ago70's Ludwig what's it worth?
Hello and welcome. There is no way to make any kind of valuation without several detailed pictures showing various aspects of the drums in question. H...
17 years agoGiving Up!
WOW! That's an incredibly high price! Unreal, man!
17 years agoBonAmi & Dawn for rust
white vinegar
17 years ago