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Ludwig Super Sensitive 70's needs restoring help on id
Super-Sensitives are among my favorite snares. Yours came out spectacular! I know how much work and elbow grease it takes to make them look like yours...
9 years agoNew ludwig sneak peak namm 2016
The DUCO with the Imperials and the keystone badge... Ludwig finally got it all right! All the many variations along the way and what always kills is...
9 years agoYou started playing drums because of whom?
Someone you never heard of, Lou Ramundo. Child prodigy drummer. That guy played better then, at 16, than I do now after 50+ years. He was one of Bobby...
9 years agoneed advice
I would pick a really cool wrap and do em all. Nice kit, I love those mach lugs on Ludwig drums. Red Sparkle would look killer with all that chrome!...
9 years agoVintage Ludwig deal - Need help!
Boys - The grommet on the snare looks untouched, if that is the case, it's not going to be a COB. The plating process involves first copper, then nick...
9 years agovintage-like home made drum
I LOVE it! That's some really excellent metal-work and I love the old-school look of the drum over-all. Can't wait to see the entire kit. That's going...
9 years agoVintage W&A Kit Restoration
Thanks all for well wishes, not to worry, I'll be kicking around for awhile yet. :D Mike... you are a good friend, that's all anybody can ask for. I...
9 years agoA couple of Camco tom shells for sale on my website
The website is looking good, Vinny! John
9 years agoVintage W&A Kit Restoration
Glenn - Dealing with some medical issues... I do check in every day, I'm just not as active as I used to was. Once in awhile I'll jump in and leave a...
9 years agoVintage W&A Kit Restoration
From green glass drum...
9 years agoVintage W&A Kit Restoration
Glenn - Sorry I missed this note bud. We're fine, thanks for asking. The holidays were great, peaceful, hope yours was the same. I don't stop by here...
9 years agoSaving a painted calfskin - Opinions!
I would go with Mitch's idea + hot Hide glue! The hot hide glue will adhere the calf skin to the new carrier rim just fine and once cured, the bond w...
9 years agoGretsch Round Badge Help!
Creighton - It's just a dinger, not the Grand Canyon. A quality wood filler will do the job just fine. Cutting it larger to accommodate a wedge is ove...
9 years agoGretsch Round Badge Help!
Howdy, Welcome to VDF! 1. I know that $90 is rough, but that's what the suckers go for. 2. A little wood filler will do the edge repair just fine. F...
9 years agoWho else owns a WFL snare like this one?
It's easy. Place the hoop on a flat surface (kitchen counter-top) if it rocks back and forth, note where the bend is, the point on the hoop where it i...
9 years ago