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Dave, I would be willing to chip in for something like that. Is it possible to set up a donation fund specifically to pay for the upgrade? No doubt w...
13 years ago1964 Ludwig Club Date
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13 years agoIdentify Radar's drums?
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13 years ago1964 Ludwig Club Date
Lucky - here ya go bud: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Leedy-3-Point-Snare-Strainer-49-99-/160693731227?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256a17bf9b You c...
13 years ago1964 Ludwig Club Date
LOL - coincidentally, I just finished posting pix of the Leedy on your other thread about the kit! I'll post them again here for you as I don't mind s...
13 years ago1949 Leedy Broadway Standard kit
I just refinished a 1949 Broadway Concert, 9" x 15" and it sounds awesome. Congrats on restoring such a great kit. [IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/...
13 years ago'60's Gretsch 4108
Hey Mick! Just found this thread. Nice score! Those round badge Gretsch snares can sound killer. Bring it with you next time you come down, I want to...
13 years ago1964 Ludwig Club Date
That's a sweet one. Was it originally wrapped or painted? My guess would be it was a Duco finish because the maple ply is to the outside on the shells...
13 years agoMid-70's Vistalite (RED) Restoration
If it's a butt-joint, I suggest brushing some adhesive on the inside edges of the seam, then close it up tight and lay down a nice bead of Weld-On. Do...
13 years ago1969 Ludwig Kit-Should I Buy??
The wrap looks original. What I have a question about is the mahogany interior of the shell. On a mahogany/poplar/maple lay-up the mahogany ply would...
13 years agoMid-70's Vistalite (RED) Restoration
Lay down a bead that will fill the V channel to the top. Wait a minimum of 24 hours before removing the straps. It'll be stronger than when new. Nice...
13 years agoLudwig question 12/13/16/20
Maybe they are just kits that were ordered that way by the original owner. Back in the 60's/70's you could walk into a place Like Manny's Music in New...
13 years agoPlaying traditional grip...
If your son likes the teacher and he is learning with him, you don't want to interfere in a way that will undermine the teacher in a negative way. Bes...
13 years agoNew Offerings From Ludwig!! Coming Soon
From bermuda...
13 years ago1959 Slingerland Kit and Gretsch Snare help...
Start scouring ebay, here and the World Wide Web to track down a period 16" x 16" floor tom for that kit. Beautiful, FAT, warm, great sounding drums....
13 years ago