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What Black Ludwig early 70's wrap is this?
From billnvick...
12 years agosparkledrumwrap on the bay
From DaddyNowhere...
12 years agoinfo on cut down bering edge at snare wires
Indeed those would be snare beds. That is a really attractive drum and the wrap and hardware look to be in good shape. While MIJ drums are generally...
12 years agoWhat Black Ludwig early 70's wrap is this?
It looks like a well maintained Cortex to me. The pictures may not be depicting what you are seeing. It does have a really deep luster to it. I have a...
12 years agoCurrent projects in the works
[QUOTE=CT Pro Percussion;208673] One more drum that I am restoring for a customer. This is a drum made by UFrank H. Simmons from right here in New Ha...
12 years agoWhat Black Ludwig early 70's wrap is this?
Is that Black Cortex?
12 years agoMy Black Cortex kit
I am afraid that you might need to get some bigger drums! Wow, that must be fun to play. In my case, I might not be able to reach that rack tom thoug...
12 years agoMessage from DrumMaker.com
Andy, I was afraid that was the case and I feel your pain. I am a big fan of what you do and wish only the best for you. I think many of us forget j...
12 years agoTommy P.
From OddBall...
12 years agoQuestion What to do on this Deal??
Mikey, It sounds to me like you would be getting the MUCH better end of the deal, regardless of condition. Assuming you could do the work on the exis...
12 years agoTommy P.
There would be far more to learn about how Buddy tuned his drums by listening as opposed to watching the head vibrate, however, that is an interesting...
12 years agoSlingerland Bearing Edges
This is very interesting indeed. I have Slingerland orphans dating from the early 60's all the way to a 5 ply with no re-rings. The bearing edges tend...
12 years agoLATE 70s LUDWIG BLACK PANTHER
From OldSchool...
12 years agoWhat Do You Do To Maintain 'Good Hands'?
[QUOTE=Purdie Shuffle;208018]It takes a combination of techniques to get good stick control. It's never just any one thing. I mentioned Moeller earlie...
12 years agomid/late 60's Slingerland kit
Outstanding job on those and a great project to do with your daughter. The interiors look really good and satin / flame finishes were very much assoc...
12 years ago