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Very nice work! I love the color of the gold sparkle. Most I have seen are quite orange. Where did you order the wrap from? Lynn
12 years agoStarting my first Ludwig project... I'm excited!
Very nice, Jim! That will surely be a killer when you get it all together. I'm guessing the two extra holes are from someone moving the consolette t...
12 years agoCigar band snare...with a little help from my friends
For the particulars: As I mentioned previously, this is a 1970s Ludwig 3-ply shell that was cut down to 7x14. I had a P86 strainer still in the bag,...
12 years agoCigar band snare...with a little help from my friends
So, after several months - really 6 years if you consider the time it took to accumulate all the bands - my latest project is complete. I hope you li...
12 years agoPicked up a BDP JazzFest
Nice score! You will love it. My Jazz Fest is among the best sounding snare drums I've ever owned. Congrats! Lynn
12 years agoCraigslist impulse buy... does it look right??
Nice score! Clapping Happy2 I'd love to find deals like that in my neck of the woods! Congratulations! Lynn
12 years agoJust When I Thought I Was Doing My WMP Set and Myself a Favor
Whew! I'm glad to hear you were able to get that stain off! I wanted to share something I learned last year with a rust-stained WMP drum that may he...
12 years agoTop Hat
WOW!!! Mind Blowi
12 years agoThe magic of Level Sealer
From billnvick...
12 years agoThe magic of Level Sealer
From mchair303...
12 years agoCymbal L arm
Hello and Welcome to VDF! That should definitely be tight, but I have seen minimal "play" in cymbal arm/stand joints many times. If it bothers you,...
12 years agoRestoring 66' Ludwig Club Dates
Great stuff, John! The kit is beautiful and the pics are priceless! Were you able to get all of the nickel rods you were looking for in time? Lynn
12 years agoThe magic of Level Sealer
From blairndrums...
12 years agoThe magic of Level Sealer
From jccabinets...
12 years agoThe magic of Level Sealer
Jeff, AWESOME job!!! I can't wait to put it together! I guess I just "outed" myself. :p For all who may be interested, I'll be posting pictures of...
12 years ago