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Removing bottom Concert tom ring on Ludwig...
From OddBall...
7 years agoRemoving bottom Concert tom ring on Ludwig...
I'm with Jeff... circumcise the bugger! Easiest way. You might have to cut it back anyway if the wood along the bottom rim is FUBAR from the tacks, gl...
7 years ago70's Ludwig Vistalite restoration
You'll need to replace at least one of those BD hoops for sure. Save the wrap strip, buy a new one and you're good to go. Best of luck with the repair...
7 years agoWho Inspired Us?
Joe Morello was 'it' for me. [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsKq3HD0EFc"]Joe Morello - 1961 Drum Solo - YouTube[/ame] John
7 years agoVintage parts Party Pack! *See Details*
'party pack' - You're a pi$$er. Great creative advertising! :D John
7 years agoExcelsior Drums (age & value?)
FYI - For its day Excelsior made -quality- drums. I wouldn't gig a kit like that one, but it could be with the right hardware and heads. Nice project...
7 years agoQualifications for a Virgin Bass Drum
"Virgin" usually means the drum was never drilled for a tom mount. I don't see one. Even with a cymbal holder on the side there it still counts as a v...
7 years agoMy kid need a drumkit!
Gary is right. For a six year old just starting out the kit needs to match his size for now so he doesn't have to reach for anything and so his feet a...
7 years agoMy Paul McCartney Tribute band show pics.
Sweet set of drums, enjoy them. I gigged the identical kit all through the late 80's and early 90's. Heavy to lug around because of the cortex, but th...
7 years agoOf Interest RE: Buddy Rich - 100 Years!
I'm not at all surprised at BR's preference for a Super Sensitive. That man's playing was so very deadly accurate and articulate that a Super Sensitiv...
7 years agoHome-made M6 T-rods...
Good old Yankee know-how! Love it. Creative solution, nice craftsmanship. John
7 years agoburgundy, idrum4fun, surface
Some of the coolest people I know I met through this forum. Like my old man told me when I was growing up, 'There's always a Joker in the deck,' but f...
7 years agoLong overdue DIY article on Compactdrums
From CompactDrums...
7 years agoQuestion about Ludwig Stainless Steel drums
That's a serious drum-machine you have there! Like a musical Sherman Tank ready to mow down the enemy. Sweet kit. Play em hard and loud - those drums...
7 years agoNew Member - First Post - Help Question
From green glass drum...
7 years ago