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How to remove ducco finish?
I wouldn't touch the Duco finish on your drum, other than to clean it up if needed. When you have a cool drum, why mess w/ it ? Why ruin it ? Wh...
13 years agoThis is the Display Your Marching Snare Thread
Perhaps one doesn't see many marching Vistalites as a result of the rough treatment given Parade snares. (Ludwig 1975 catalog, p.43)
13 years agoThis is the Display Your Marching Snare Thread
What are the dimensions of the Archibald Willard drum ? The painting makes it look unusually small for the period, & use.
13 years agovalue of 55 WFL snare?
Always check ebay "completed listings" for a good, current market price. These snares go for as low as $75, though usually a little more, (forget abo...
13 years agoLudwig Downbeat Snare Lugs
The originals are square, like the shape of the receptacle hole.
13 years agoLudwig Downbeat Snare Lugs
The inserts should be flush w/ the top of the lug. Ludwig 3X13", refinished.
13 years agoThis is the Display Your Marching Snare Thread
This may be a good place to start research on Field Drums. http://blog.fielddrums.com/2010/02/drums-of-james-d-julia-auctioneer.html
13 years agoAria Percussion Japan kit
Have you looked inside ? Are you certain they are metal & not wood w/ a Copper color wrap ? I have reservations that your set is entirely brass. The...
13 years agoThis is the Display Your Marching Snare Thread
Your unknown 20X16 is interesting because this is the real size of the old time rope drums. Could you upload some photos of this snare showing the st...
13 years agoLudwig Jazzette?
This is a pieced together Frankenkit. I like the ingenuity, but it's not close to being worth $500. What are the real dimensions of these drums ? T...
13 years agoLudwig Jazzette?
The '79 Jazzette was a 14X20, 8X12 & 14X14. Furthermore, a 10" rack & 13" ? (what are the overall dimensions ? ) floor tom isn't that great of a s...
13 years agoDoes the playing history of a drum set affect value?
I doubt it will make a difference, unless someone out there is a special devotee of these musicians. Provenance also needs to be documented in some...
13 years agoCatalina Curiousity
My guess is that they are an inexpensive beginner kit that was bought for kids & teens. ....And this is the group that would give up or lose interes...
13 years agoVintage Paiste Gong Date?
These gongs are from the 60's.
13 years agounknown cymbal identification
Is this cymbal thick, rigid, flat w/ little contour, & a plate like metallic sound ?What is the size ?
13 years ago