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A question about very shallow bass drums
Ginger Baker used 11x 20 and 11x22 with Cream.Punchy and loud. Steve B
14 years agoJazz Fest. or Buddy what's the difference?
The big difference is the strainer.Jazzfest drums MUST have the p-83 strainer and p-32 butt.Most but not all were 5x14.Some 5 1/2" and 5 /14"drums hav...
14 years agoQuestions Regarding 1971 Supra
I'm pretty sure Lubwig stopped using COB rims around 65',and that all drums metal included were COS. Steve B
14 years agoludwig black/blue oyster super classic
We need photo's the more and clearer( no cell phone camera ) the better,and i'm not sure about what you need help with?:confused:
14 years ago1965 Ludwig BOP/ What are these shells made of?
+1 on the mufflers and the rail mount.If those drums are 65 they should have baseball bat mufflers.Ludwig went from red to white felt that year also.T...
14 years ago65 Ludwig Downbeat outfit
I think the catalogs are what collectors agree to live by;absent an actual invoice or sales reciept from a music store or the factory.Ludwig especiall...
14 years ago1966 Ludwig kit... Please help me identify model
No...This kit originally had a rail consolette mount which was removed.Then someone drilled the bass drum for a center mount to be used with 2 mounted...
14 years agoJazz Fest. or Buddy what's the difference?
Jazz Fest drums have a P-83 strainer/P-32 butt.Most are 5x14 but some examples in 5 1/4-5 1/2 have shown up,probably Barret Deems or Classic shells dr...
14 years agoBlasphamy??
From t.c....
14 years agoTama Imperialstar WOOD snare?
From ed427vette...
14 years agoTama Imperialstar WOOD snare?
Probably a custom order.Tama was THE aim to please drum company at the time.The other day I say a Surerstar mahogany 12x16 tom on eby,yes 12x16.I have...
14 years agoLudwig Dating Questions
Supraphonics will always pass the test since both brass and aluminum are non magnetic.You can use a magnet to determine if you have COS or COB rims.I...
14 years agoHello and heres my project! 69 Ludwig Silver Sparkle
Hey Shawn..nice kit but its not a Downbeat.The Downbeat kit consisted of 20,12,14 and a 4x14 downbeat snare or a supraphonic snare.Check out the vinta...
14 years agoAdvice on Building a Ringo Kit
John...there seem to be some debate as to the actual shell depth of ringo's jazzfest .Though technically the catalog lists the jazzfest as 5x14 some 5...
14 years agoSlingerland 1966, 6 lug snare
200 is way too high for that drum.The wrap is faded to a light ginger ale(although some like that) and i would ask if there are extra holes drilled in...
14 years ago