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Questions about some Club Dates!
Thanks Human 71! I believe they were originally Blue and Silver Duco. I think I am actually going to go off the grid and make these a red and black du...
10 years agoQuestions about some Club Dates!
You got it Mike! Those are the correct interiors and why I am so confused. I am also guessing none of these were ever wrapped. The shells look way to...
10 years agoQuestions about some Club Dates!
Hey Mike there are no signs of it being stripped but the interior is mahogany not maple. Isn't that a little strange for a Luddy drum from the late 60...
10 years agoQuestions about some Club Dates!
Thanks for the replies. But what about the 14inch floor tom? It's got a late 60's serial number, 1 inch tone control knob and a clear Mahogany inter...
10 years agoQuestions about some Club Dates!
I just purchased this random set of Club Dates to restore and have some questions. The kick and snare are both pre-serial number and since the kick i...
10 years agoLudwig Blue Sparkle Drums
Nice!!! Great playing and great kit!
10 years agoLudwig Blue Sparkle
Looking to buy or trade for a 60's 16 inch Ludwig Blue Sparkle Floor Tom. Full drum or shell will work but I am looking for a wrap in good condition....
10 years agoHell Bent for Ludwig Leather!
Tons of good input on this one! Thanks for everyone's advice and opinions on the matter. I can tell you from further investigation that there does not...
10 years agoHell Bent for Ludwig Leather!
Picked these guys up for $100 bucks of C-List awhile back and I am wondering if anyone has any experience removing leather from vintage drums? Can I j...
10 years agoSlingerland Bass Drum
To me that looks like a late 70's Black and Silver Niles Badge. The matte ones that faded more then previous badges. It also looks like original maple...
10 years agoSlingerland Artist 1 ply or 3?
Thanks Elf! What year did they switch from 1 to 3ply?
10 years agoSlingerland Artist 1 ply or 3?
I have this snare that is next up on my list of restorations and I was wondering if there was any way to tell if it was 1 or 3ply before I take it apa...
10 years agoAcrolite Love- Fest!
Here is my 68ish Acrolite! Easily my favorite snare. So easy to tune and just sound fantastic every time smack it! Got it with a set of 65 BDP Club da...
10 years agoSupra snare troubles and questions
Are all of the wires that you are trying 20 strand? I believe they originally came with 18 strand. Not sure if that is part of the problem but I am ru...
10 years agoGretsch Drum Help WHAT?
Cool drum. Top hoop is not original either but that bottom one looks just like the one on my Broadkaster
10 years ago