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1970 Ludwig Kit
Great find! That's a lovely kit. For my money, there's just no rock kit as good as a vintage Ludwig. (And I say that as a lifelong Gretsch devotee.)...
15 years agoDo you guys gig your vintage drums?
For 15 years, from the time I was 16 until last summer, my 1950s RBs were the only kit I had. And of course I was gigging much more in my teens and 20...
15 years agoHow Old is a vintage drummer?
Thanks! She really does seem to be a musical soul. She loves it when I drum on anything (chairs, countertops, whatever) and always plays along with m...
15 years agowhere to get vintage-style wrap?
The main places for drum wrap are Precision Drum, www.drumbuilder.com, and Jammin' Sam's. Most drum wraps are made by the same manufacturer, but there...
15 years agoHow Old is a vintage drummer?
I've been obsessed with vintage drums since I started drumming at 14, and I was lucky enough to stumble across my 1950s Gretsch kit at 16. I'm 32 now,...
15 years agoStudio Kit
There's no better kit. Enjoy it!
15 years agoTama Kingbeat snare drums
Say... does anyone know why some (all?) King-Beat snares have Imperialstar badges?
15 years agoTama Kingbeat snare drums
From montravibman...
15 years agoTama Kingbeat snare drums
I have one of these -- it came bundled along with my RBs when I bought them 16 years ago. I made the mistake of taking it apart to see how the paralle...
15 years agoStudio Kit
In England, you're likely to come across plenty of Premier drums, and I'd venture that you'll find your share of Beverly drums as well. Beverly drums...
15 years agoVintage Gretsch Lug Help
I'm not sure how (or if) they varied from year to year, but I know the bass and floor tom lugs were larger than the rack tom lugs.
15 years agoWhat makes it vintage?
From jegellman...
15 years ago1961 Gretsch Drum Set?
Gorgeous! My 50s Gretsch set has the same finish, but unlike most Midnight Blue Pearl drums you see (including mine), there's virtually no fading at a...
15 years agoGretsch Walnut help!! it is possible to change the Walnut natural finish?
+1 here too. Gretsch walnut drums are beautiful and valuable -- a home sanding job will take the resale value right out of those wonderful drums, and...
15 years agoWhat makes it vintage?
From mcdrummer...
15 years ago