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"Fake" vintage drums?

Rich K: I also sent an e-mail to the seller of the Gretsch Floor Tom that you've linked in your post to ask if it was a re-wrap. I asked mainly beca...

17 years ago
Gretsch Badges

Just wondering what years Gretsch used the round badges with the "tacks"? THANKS!

17 years ago
Emergency Help Needed (again!)

Hi, I'm trying to get some information regarding a vintage Ludwig snare drum that I'm considering purchasing, but must let the seller know by Saturda...

17 years ago
Removing Pain From A Ludwig Pearl Wrap

THANKS to all for your input. I'll be getting back to the project this week-end. I'm determined to save the original finish. I'll post a pic of the...

17 years ago
Removing Pain From A Ludwig Pearl Wrap

Antipodes: THANKS for the suggestion. It's the best (and only!) one I've received to date! I think I'll wait until the week-end to try it out. Who...

17 years ago
Wd-40 On Plastic Wraps?

Good Afternoon, Just wondering if any of you have ever tried WD-40 to remove paint from a Ludwig Pearl wrap? I've got a vintage Ludwig snare with it...

17 years ago
Quick & Easy Ludwig Question

O-Lugs: I believe the wrap's original, since it's actually "tucked" into the shell as I've been informed Ludwig did with their original wraps. Do yo...

17 years ago
Removing Pain From A Ludwig Pearl Wrap

Hello, fellow forum members, I recently saw an ad for an "ugly, black, short tom drum" in a local paper. I tried to get as much information as possib...

17 years ago
Quick & Easy Ludwig Question

Hey, O-Lugs! THANKS for the quick response (as usual). The stamp inside the shell is dated AUG 1965 in red. OldSchool

17 years ago
Quick & Easy Ludwig Question

Hi, Looking for a quick answer to assure that I buy the correct Ludwig throw. Would a 1965 Ludwig snare drum, drilled for the baseball bat style muf...

17 years ago
Ludwig Questions: Piccolos & Floor Toms

O-Lugs: THANKS for the information. Based on your feedback I'm wondering what model of piccolo I've got in my meager collection. It's a 13 x 3 conf...

17 years ago
Ludwig Questions: Piccolos & Floor Toms

Good Afternoon! I've got a few questions regarding vintage Ludwig piccolo snares and floor toms that I'm hoping you "experts" out there can answer....

17 years ago
Die Cast Hoops

THANKS for the feedback. A friend of mine recently picked up a drum he mistakenly thought was Americn-made, since he saw a "U.S. Mercury" label on i...

17 years ago
Die Cast Hoops

It's my understanding that Gretsch was known for its die-cast hoops that were supplied with its snare drums in the early 60s. I was wondering if any...

17 years ago
Gretsch Items

Good Evening, I'm looking for a Gretsch Microsensitive Strainer in nice shape, both cosmetically and functionally. I'm also trying to find a vintage...

17 years ago