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Do we know specifically who designed classic lugs?
That George Way, he was the man. Unbelievable how much impact he had on the industry. It's incredible to think about these workers just going about...
10 years agoDo we know specifically who designed classic lugs?
I'm thinking of timeless designs like the Slingerland Beavertail, Leedy Art Deco, Rogers B&B, Gretsch Streamline, Ludwig Imperial and Classic, etc. D...
10 years agoLudwig Downbeat v Club date?
My ears can't tell much of a difference, but my back can!
10 years agoLEFIMA 50s era
This site is the best. Look at those gorgeous drums!
10 years agoCurrent state of vintage drum prices?
What do you think? I'm seeing lots of mixed signals. We're definitely not at the pre-2008 crazy price levels, and I see items sitting for a long tim...
10 years agoThe Ludwig Black Panther Info Thread...
Just saw the clubdate in this thread for the first time, man oh man! So awesome.
10 years agoHelp me date this Hollywood Ace Radio King
You done good. That's a great snare, no doubt about it. I think the size is fantastic.
10 years agoTom Tom Article
Great piece, thanks so much for posting the original! Speaking of full circle, how cool would it be to be able to have barrel-shaped toms with all th...
10 years agoBang-Go-Boom.
Really great logo, who did the design?
10 years agoRound Badge Gretsch - SF Bay Area
That's an interesting mix. Looks like the floor tom is 50s 3-ply style, and the rest is a 60s playboy. Possibly repainted.
10 years agoBeverley Blue Badge, special paint
Wow, those stained hoops are the bee's knees against that finish. Really tops everything off perfectly!
10 years agoMy Band On A Bottle of Wine!
Man, this is really cool. Thinking about getting a bottle even though I'm a teetotaler!
10 years agoPacking drums for shipping
Which kit did you sell, Gary?
10 years agoWhere are all the Duco finishes?
After lots of review, I've come to the conclusion that only Pork Pie is doing duco correctly these days, that is, visually similar to the old beauties...
10 years ago1965 Ludwig Combo
How in the world did you obtain that color?!
10 years ago