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Ply overlap in 70s Ludwig shells?
Ludwig and other 3-ply shell companies of that era kinda took a "the drum is a hollow log" approach to making shells. If you could get a head onto it...
2 years agoC&C: how do they compare?
Dang! I was hoping the new software would auto-size the picture. My apologies.
2 years agoC&C: how do they compare?
Beautiful looking drum. Wow! The problem I have with really exotic and beautiful drums like that is that I'd be afraid to go to work with it and accid...
2 years agoPly overlap in 70s Ludwig shells?
If you DO get them re-edged, then make sure you find a competent entity to do the job. Precision Drum Company comes to mind. As far as Ludwig's quali...
2 years agoC&C: how do they compare?
I'm probably just being an old fuddy-duddy, but, when I was young, I just took it for granted that I would always have access to quality manufactured...
2 years agoPly overlap in 70s Ludwig shells?
Sorry about those drums, man. I feel partly responsible for choosing that kit, as a favorite, out of the three kits you showed the other day. That is...
2 years agoC&C: how do they compare?
Just as an anecdote....I was watching a YouTube video by a guy I am following for homesteading advice. Like me, he used to buy/wear only Levi's 501, s...
2 years agoC&C: how do they compare?
And then we arrive back at the point....which is that the reason that American made drums and kits are so desirable is partly due to the fact that no...
2 years agoLate-70 (78?) Ludwig with 3 ply?
This is why it's very important to provide us with detailed pictures before making your purchase. The badge and mangled grommets are a dead giveaway t...
2 years agoC&C: how do they compare?
I'm very well aware of the fact that all these people outsource their materials. In fact, my entire reason for not having any desire for modern drums...
2 years agoC&C: how do they compare?
Well, I'm sure they are nice drums. There are a few companies that made it through the plethora of drum "manufacturing" around the turn of the millenn...
2 years agoC&C: how do they compare?
Yeah, if I had a dime for every time I read that line then I'd be able to buy a Gretsch round badge bop kit! :) Seriously, I'm not trying to single th...
2 years agoC&C: how do they compare?
They look like one of the many boutique drum bands that were so popular a couple decades ago. They are obviously modern drums. The hardware looks pret...
2 years agoSept 9, 2022 - New round of changes
Looks good! Great job and thanks for providing us with such a cool place to hang out -for free!
2 years agoClub Date Sound
Nice sound. It never ceases to amaze me how good some of the old recordings sounded. And Ludwig drums always sound good to me -when they are tuned pro...
2 years ago