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1920's Ludwig Bass Muffler
Hi, John! Thank you very much for the information. Perfect! I think that I may have found felt which is quite a good match. Today, a 60's Ludwig...
13 years agoRepairing holes in COB
Several months ago, I asked a ***eller if it were possible to fill in what appeared to be a saw cut on a vintage snare stand that I was restoring. I e...
13 years agoOpinion on 'Maya' MIJ set
I've tried researching Maya Drums but, there seems to be a lot of conflicting "evidence" out there concerning their parent company. A gentleman on one...
13 years agoSlingerland 12 lugger.
I may be a bit biased in favour of the colour but, what a beautiful drum!!! Great job! Brian
13 years ago1920's Ludwig Bass Muffler
Thanks, GG! I will follow your steps exactly. I was going to use a bit of contact cement but, I like your idea of trimming. Sounds good. I'll just hav...
13 years agoZim-Gar Bongo's M.I.J....No Mexico
This is quite the puzzle. I can't seem to let this be. How long has outsourcing been going on between Japan and various other countries in the music b...
13 years ago1920's Ludwig Bass Muffler
A few days ago, I purchased a 1920's Leedy/Ludwig bass drum muffler. I am very pleased with my purchase. The muffler has a rich bronze colour patina,...
13 years agoStaggered Lugs
Thank you roger.kelly for your insight! You've brought up some very interesting points. To be honest, I never even thought of the "Americanization" an...
13 years agoPete Best's Drums
Thank YOU, Retrosonic! Mel Taylor of The Ventures! Man, I remember those days with great fondness. How many kids tried to copy those guitar licks from...
13 years agoZim-Gar Bongo's M.I.J....No Mexico
Amazing! Nothing would surprise me though (well, maybe this!). I've been going to Mexico at least once a year for twenty-five years. Discovering hidde...
13 years agoRare STAR floor tom in Lava Pearl on ebay Germany
Wow! What an amazing drum, Ralf! It's very kind of you to consider handling the shipping details but, the cost must be very prohibitive. For a Star co...
13 years agoKickPort
Hi, Supro! I play a Star 20 inch bass at least twice a week. I use a Danmar kick pad covered with a leather patch. My bass is also muffled with a...
13 years agoGreen glass drums
Man!! John is right! The kit looks like it will explode at any moment! Did Homer Simpson have anything to do with the lighting? This is beautiful!...
13 years agoLater Star Lugs
Hi, guys! I apologize. I probably should have posted here. Anyway, might anyone have a few later Star snare lugs, the kind pictured in Tama Catal...
13 years agoLater Star Lugs
Hello, friends! I have two Star snares, the kind pictured in Tama Catalogs, General Catalog, No. 13, 1972. The one I use to gig is mint. The othe...
13 years ago