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Help with 1920s Ludwig badges and lugs
The bass drum is a Ludwig & Ludwig w/ an unoriginal finish. The snare is a Lyon & Healy , that was probably all natural wood at one time. (pics: L...
13 years agoAny Leedy & Ludwig experts?
Where did you get the idea that the "Reliance "was made, just for schools ?
13 years agoAny Leedy & Ludwig experts?
Leedy & Ludwig didn't have a serial number system,(nor did Leedy or L&L before them). Non of my Leedy & Ludwig drums had anything other than a date...
13 years agoLA Camco 22 BD... best batter head?
I'm a big fan of the clear pinstripe batter. It has a very deep, interesting & musical voice. Aquarians sound dull , dead & uninteresting. (BTW w...
13 years agosell as a kit or split?
This is a nice Monster kit. But I've found that there are many more drummers who need an orphan to fill out an existing kit, than there are people wh...
13 years agoPaul McCartney / Blaemire drums
;););)I'm not quite sure what you guys are talking about. Hal Blaine has been heavily lionized for the past several decades, & is universally praised...
13 years agoLudwig Standard Question
The drums you're describing could have come from a Standard, "Single Six" set, made of 4 concert toms, concert bass, & a snare. c.1968-70
13 years agoPaul McCartney / Blaemire drums
Here is a photo of the Hal Blaine equipment Roy was selling. He had quite a few concert toms, & a number of Blue sparkle music podiums that were used...
13 years agoHow Collectible are Camco Drums?
I think Camco is highly regarded, & has a long history of holding their value compared to any of the major American makers, if not more, than some....
13 years agoPaul McCartney / Blaemire drums
It's interesting to see so much attention given to Blaemire drums on this forum lately. In the early 90's I worked w/ Roy Harte at Drum City in Holl...
13 years ago1924-26 Ludwig Universal 4x14-6 lug !HELP!
The Universal is a beautiful drum, & an inexpensive slice of history. I have seen them sell for many years at $125-$175(mostly in the $150 range). (...
13 years agoVintage club date or downbeat
Both of these models are excellent sets. The Downbeat was the choice of professionals, & marketed as such, so it carries a special prestige. However...
13 years agoOld orchestral Ks
I would venture a good guess at c. 1953-56 stamp. http://www.robscott.net/cymbals/ You can compare for yourself on this page.
13 years agoPicked up a Ludwig Universal NOB- questions
The "Universal is made w/ thin brass , & cannot be tightened very much before the shell deforms. Therefore they tend to have a tubby, unfocused vo...
13 years agoRogers 6.5" Superten
Rogers SuperTen Serial # 2825
13 years ago