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Ludwig Supraphonic with 8 lugs on Reverb
Ludwig didn't make the shells for the Supras and Acrolites. They have always been made by an outside vendor. The holes in the shell are punched, not d...
2 years agoLudwig NOB 2-piece
I don't know the answer to that question, however, tension rods are inexpensive, so I would probably get the same length tension rods and use them.
2 years agoLudwig NOB 2-piece
Worldmax makes very nice repros of the hoop clips. Get some of those and store the originals away. https://www.drumfactorydirect.com/index.php?main_...
2 years agoRust dilemma
Can you post pictures? Sometimes rust looks a lot worse than it really is and will clean off nicely. I have had good luck with Evaporust for removing...
2 years agoRubber feet
From vyacheslav...
2 years agoRubber feet
From jmcohen...
2 years agoVintage Drums
Cool drum.
2 years agoBass drum Hoops Source
Nordic drum shells is another option. I recently bought a shell from them and it is extremely nice. https://nordicshells.com/products/true-series-ho...
2 years agoNew Movie In The Works
I watched it right after it came out. I thought it was hilarious and a great parody of music biopics.
2 years agoBass drum Hoops Source
Drum Factory Direct is another option. https://www.drumfactorydirect.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6_7_67&sort=20a&page=2 How warped are your...
2 years agoLudwig Spurs Period correct
Definitely not the 1308. Those came in the very late 70s or right in 1980. If it is a 60s drum then the gull wing. If an early 70s drum then the 130...
2 years agoAcne on Chrome over Aluminum snares
Chrome plating aluminum is as big a challenge today as it was back in the 60's. In short, alumimum quickly oxidizes and this will weaken the adhesion...
2 years agoBeen a while….
That picture was used on pages 10 and 11 of the '76 Ludwig flier. I know because I had that flier when I was a teenager and thought that was one of...
2 years agoLudwig Pre-Serial Super Classic Snare Drum...Impulse Buy!!
From O-Lugs...
2 years agoClear coat over Duco?
I wouldn't do it. It may slow down some of the flaking, but it won't stop it. On top of that, it will devalue the drum for any future buyer.
2 years ago