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Gretsch Roundbadge Bass Drum WMP
It's not uncommon for the hoop inlays to fade differently from the wrap on the drum. Same thing happened with my RBs. I'm not sure why this is. Post...
13 years agoPicked up some Ludwigs...new to vintage drums
Great find! From a collector's standpoint, you have one of the most desirable Ludwig finishes. (And one of the prettiest, IMHO.) What are the sizes?...
13 years agoThanksgiving
Well said. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
13 years ago1970? Ludwig Five piece
Beautiful! That black bowling ball finish is extremely cool. A nice change from the more common wraps. I bet the kit sounds terrific too.
13 years agoluddys standards
Agreed! Great drums. I actually like the Standard strata finishes more than most of the classic finishes.
13 years ago1970s Ludwig Black Diamond Pearl
I second the Ambassador recommendation. Emperors on the batter side are also nice if you like a deeper, warmer, fatter tone. I prefer coated heads on...
13 years agoFirst Vintage kit
Beautiful kit! I agree that Ambassadors would be a great choice for heads on these drums. You can never go wrong with Ambassadors. But since you ask...
13 years agoVintage Rogers wrap question
I think I must be the only one who really likes the small-chip BDP! :) Something about it just really grabs me.
13 years agoGretsch Snare Drum .....Need some help...
Hmm. If memory serves, it's a Fiberskyn Ambassador, though I can't say for sure. (I put my Gretsch kit away a couple of months ago to focus on my Ludd...
13 years agoBest Snare Stand for Tom Mounting
You could try a Pearl ISS mount hung from a cymbal stand. They're relatively unobtrusive, and lighter than a snare stand. And it will probably leave y...
13 years agoNeed Opinion On Drum Heads Please
Ludwig heads are also good, and are quite inexpensive. You have lots of options.
13 years agoNeed Opinion On Drum Heads Please
It's hard to go wrong with Ambassadors on the resos and Emperors or Ambassadors on the batters. I'd go with coated heads on all sides rather than clea...
13 years agoGretsch Snare Drum .....Need some help...
From Retrosonic...
13 years agoWestbury Drums?
Westburys are a common entry-level kit here in Ontario. Lots of the beginning drummers I knew in high school played them. Made in Taiwan, I think. Def...
13 years ago80s TAMA Swingstar- help identify!
From PaiceFan...
13 years ago