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22 Inch A. Ziljian & Cie Constantinople
Can anyone provide any dating information or possible fair market value of the cymbal that I've provided pics of with this post? I want to "move it"...
16 years agoSlingy 1964 Stage Band Outfit
GREAT LOOKING kit! It reminds me a little of my 1963 Ludwig Club Date outfit which also has the hoop-mounted tom clamp. THANKS for sharing!
16 years agoRogers Champagne Sparkle Kit
big daddy, atomicmorganic, amosguy, TommyP: Thanks for all the positive feedback! I must say that the Rogers champagne sparkle finish is one of my f...
16 years agoLudwig Pioneer Snares - Wmp & Red Sparkle
I've got two 1965 Ludwig Pioneer keystone-badged snare drums for sale -- a WMP (SN 202867) and a Red Sparkle (SN 169974). Both drums are extremely s...
16 years agoAjax drums, should I buy?
You can find information regarding Ajax drums on several drum sites. I happened to pick up a complete set in "near mint" condition some years ago for...
16 years agoLudwig Downbeat / Keep - Sell - Part? Help Please!
OK...so, some years ago you were fortunate enough to purchase a 1968 Ludwig WMP Downbeat kit (20/12/14) at a more than reasonable price. Except for s...
16 years agoValue & Interest In Hayman Drums
THANKS to all for the feedback!
16 years agoLATE 50s ROGERS WMP EAGLE-BADGED HOLIDAY
Finally found the early (non-ridged) B&B lugs I was looking for to complete this one! Happy New Year!!!!!!!!
16 years agoRogers Champagne Sparkle Kit
Just finished "cleaning up" my Rogers 60s Holiday Kit with matching Powertone Snare Drum.
16 years agoValue & Interest In Hayman Drums
Appreciate the input! It's my understanding that the drum did have a wrap, which was removed and the wood treated and/or polished. The original badg...
16 years agoValue & Interest In Hayman Drums
I've got the opportunity to purchase a vintage 8-lug Hayman snare drum. However, I know very little about the collectibility and/or value of this par...
16 years agoLudwig P-83 / P-85 Strainers
Vadrums: Appreciate the information. It looks like mine (1965) should have come with a P-83 in lieu of the P-85 that's currently on it.
16 years agoLudwig P-83 / P-85 Strainers
I was always under the impression that Ludwig installed its P-83 strainer on its drums from the 60s and that the P-85 strainer kicked in sometime duri...
16 years agoLudwig Pioneer Color
IMHO vintage Ludwig Pearl and Oyster finishes are more valued (in general) than the company's sparkle finishes. The Oyster Black Pearl finish of cour...
16 years agoPre-serial Keystone Ludwig Sbp Kit
O-LUGS: I just took a look at the rack tom and its got a red April 26, 1963 stamp on the shell.
16 years ago