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Ludwig Downbeat Dilemma
The seller was really good through the entire transaction
13 years agoLudwig Downbeat Dilemma
The seller offered a $10.00 refund to by some epoxy to repair the drum. I am packaging it back up and getting my money back.
13 years agoLudwig Downbeat Dilemma
Oh and yes this the drum that went off on the 21st for that price.
13 years agoLudwig Downbeat Dilemma
Thanks! I had an opportunity to buy that other drum and should have gone for it. I think it was actually forum member Altlanta Drum Guys and was a 64'...
13 years agoLudwig Downbeat Dilemma
Thanks Tim! I am actually that guy looking for drums that need a little work also. I think my problem is that when I usually find those drums I am not...
13 years agoLudwig Downbeat Dilemma
One of the problems is that I cannot play it because I do not have the lug inserts yet. It's slightly (Very slightly) raised on the other side of the...
13 years agoLudwig Downbeat Dilemma
So for a few years now I have been hunting down a Champagne Sparkle Snare to complete my 1964 kit. When they have come up in the past they have been e...
13 years agoShow us your re-finished and re-wrapped drums
Man all those kits look great! I have only re-finished snares in the past. These pics are making me want to look into snagging some orphans and making...
13 years agoShow us your re-finished and re-wrapped drums
Great Saves!
13 years agoShow us your re-finished and re-wrapped drums
Nice job on those Duco's!!! How in the world did you do that on your own? And EC I used your tips and methods on both the re-finishes I posted! So tha...
13 years agoShow us your re-finished and re-wrapped drums
I love finding a great vintage drum in pristine condition as much as the next collector but there is a different kind of joy that is even more full fi...
13 years agoI think I got a Gretsch Snare....I think...
Hey Gary, I just measured. It's a little less than 13 7/8 inches across. Safe to wrap?
13 years agoLudwig P-83 Strainer Question
What year did Ludwig use this P-83? I know they used them through the 60's in general but the script on this logo looks different then the classic scr...
13 years agoI think I got a Gretsch Snare....I think...
I am considering a natural wood finish. Here are some pics of before and after with a 1948 Gretsch Boradkaster I refinished. Duco was falling all over...
13 years agoSuggestions On Re-finishing A Gretsch Snare
There seems to be a fair amount of play when I rest the head on the top or bottom of the drum. I actually have an inlay strip from another restoration...
13 years ago