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Ludwig Transition Badge Pioneer - Red Sparkle
I feel your fever! I own a dozen vintage kits, but the one I play every day and love the sound of the most is my Transition badge kit. Hope you find...
8 years agoFull dress or not???
I agree about it only looking good on certain kits. It's also kind of a dated, old-timey look and would only be appropriate under certain conditions....
8 years agoBobby Colomby Live
Great guy and a GREAT drummer! Back in the early 60's when I started playing Bobby was a local (NY) legend and my first role model/drum hero. The guy...
8 years agoFull dress or not???
From green glass drum...
8 years agoBest snare to collect, under $175
If you're serious about starting a collection of cool vintage drums, I have a project drum that I never got to. It's a 7"x14" Radio King. You can have...
8 years agoBest snare to collect, under $175
I don't want you to miss out on any good deals, but trust an old timer, patience really pays off sometimes. Good luck in your hunt and don't forget to...
8 years ago1965 Ludwig Super Classic BDP Project
When you tune them up just make sure you have a good spread (tone-wise) from drum to drum on the kit. As long as the drums are (at least) a half-step...
8 years agoBest snare to collect, under $175
Under $175 ? Ludwig Acrolite. The older the better. Or... wait a little longer, save up a little more $ and treat yourself to a keystone Supraphonic....
8 years ago1965 Ludwig Super Classic BDP Project
Sympathetic snare buzz can tuned out of the kit. Alter the tuning of the toms (up, or down,) and the buzz when you play will diminish. John
8 years agoFull dress or not???
Leave them alone as they are. That's already a beautiful set of drums, doesn't need a thing. John
8 years agoRogers Shells with Stain
Dan - I've never heard of it, but I think you've answered your own question! They probably used it on the translucent wraps. Be nice to be able to ask...
8 years ago1965 Ludwig Super Classic BDP Project
LOL - You got to use the Novus!!! :p They're looking factory new! Can't wait to see them put back together. You decide on heads yet? I would go Class...
8 years agoHere we go.... Show us your restored/ re-wraped drums
From Dan Boucher...
8 years agoHere we go.... Show us your restored/ re-wraped drums
Red Glass is such a killer finish! John
8 years agoW&A Set with Leedy Snare
W&A has some of the best built drums I've ever seen. That kit is worth the price and more. Good score for somebody. John
8 years ago