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Starting First Marcher to Jazzfest Conversion
I used the steam method to remove the re-ring. It probably took a little longer, but it came out without any damage to the ring or the shell. Once I...
12 years agoStarting First Marcher to Jazzfest Conversion
Thanks, Bill, John and lucky. This information is really helpful and it will make me feel more comfortable once I start altering the shell. I soake...
12 years agoWho's Collecting Ludwig Serial Numbers?
Here are some pictures of the shell, badge, and date. One of the previous owners put black contact paper on the shell, which really protected the wra...
12 years agoStarting First Marcher to Jazzfest Conversion
Hey Billnvick (and anyone else that's done this), I'm getting ready to attempt my first marcher to Jazzfest conversion and I have a couple questions....
12 years agoWho's Collecting Ludwig Serial Numbers?
All I can say is, "What bearing edges, how wide ya gonna make that snare bed and just slap some wood filler in there." I think the builders had other...
12 years agoWho's Collecting Ludwig Serial Numbers?
Here's one that might be of interest. I bought a Ludwig 14x10 Marching snare and it just arrived today. I was very surprised when I saw the date sta...
12 years agoLet's have your 60s questions
Welcome John. It's great to have someone on the VDF that was instrumental in drum manufacturing during the drum explosion of the 60's. I read the in...
12 years agoRogers Big R kit
Great looking kit. The back story and documentation are priceless. I guessing that kit has some low mileage on it. :eek: Check out Roy's informatio...
12 years agoProblem with heads fitting?
Do you have a preference for heads? If not, check out the newer Evans heads called Evans Level 360. Actually, all of the Evans heads going forward w...
12 years agoRestoring 66' Ludwig Club Dates
You had mentioned Green Sparkle for the wrap. Right now Jammin Sam has Dark Green Glass at 25% off. Not sure if the glass would be too much for this...
12 years agoRogers XP8 re-wrap
Plus, to install the Rogers script badge you'll have to drive nails into those beautiful shells. CryBaby Put them on the inside. This way the real...
12 years agoStolen In U.k.
I've saw some where the idea to write your name, date and address on a small piece if paper. Remove a lug and tuck it inside. This way you have proof...
12 years agoRestoring 66' Ludwig Club Dates
This place is plain awesome! -Tim
12 years agoWood veneer to look like Mahogany Duroplastic/Tiger's Eye
I agree it doesn't look like mahogany, but that's what Premier called this style of wrap. It was available from the late 50's up until the late 70's....
12 years agoWood veneer to look like Mahogany Duroplastic/Tiger's Eye
For those that are trying to restore their Premier Mahogany Duroplastic and Pearl Tiger's Eye wrap kits ... How difficult would it be to match a wood...
12 years ago