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Robzildjian

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64 Ludwig Downbeats Black Oyster, but which snare?

The Downbeat seems to be edging it! How much would be a fair price for one? Vs Pioneer?

6 years ago
64 Ludwig Downbeats Black Oyster, but which snare?

I am looking for a snare for my 64 ludwig black oyster downbeats. I have found a 64 pioneer in beautiful condition and also a 63 downbeat snare in ve...

6 years ago
Wrap Fading 1964 Ludwig

Some photos as suggested. By the way you will notice that it is the 12 Tom that has the fade. It is noticeably yellowed compared with the other drums...

6 years ago
Wrap Fading 1964 Ludwig

Thank you all for good input and I think I may well go the Novus route. One final question, has anyone tried that Retrobrite chemical method of removi...

6 years ago
Jazz festival

Thank you to both. That certainly looks like the right era of three ply shell,but the hole centre do not seem to be quite right for a jazzfest. Thank...

6 years ago
Jazz festival

Would anyone have a jazz festival snare shell for a project I’m working on? Thank you.

6 years ago
Wrap Fading 1964 Ludwig

Would you machine buff or by hand with the Novus?

6 years ago
Wrap Fading 1964 Ludwig

It does look more like surface yellowing. Sorry if I misled with using the word brown.

6 years ago
Wrap Fading 1964 Ludwig

I have some wrap fading on a 1964 Ludwig black oyster pearl drum. How can I improve the fade to get back to the full beauty of the wrap? It has a slig...

6 years ago
Ludwig inlay Width

Hi, I have just bought some black oyster pearl genuine hoops for my 60s kit. The inlays are 1/2 inch. Is this correct? It’s looks wrong. The old ho...

6 years ago
Advice on Storing Vintage Ludwigs and Nuts and Bolts!

Hi all, I may need to store my early 60s Ludwig’s for a year or so. I intend to put them in protection racket cases and put the. In my dry loft. It...

6 years ago
CoB Super Ludwig Scratched Chrome

Indeed. It was that way when I got it, I just wondered what could improve it.

6 years ago
CoB Super Ludwig Scratched Chrome

I have a CoB Super Ludwig from the late 50s I think. The chrome is lightly scratched all over really. Can this be polished out to improve the look of...

6 years ago
Ludwig Downbeat snare wanted

Does anyone have a project Ludwig downbeat snare? I’m looking for a rewrap project. Thanks all

6 years ago
Convert Ludwig Concert Snare Drum to Jazz Festival

Oddball yes it is OBP. Thanks for the advice guys. I’m coming round to your way of thinking. Perhaps best to leave as is and search for another...

6 years ago