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Re-rewrap contact cement Hell - Help!
Be very careful. I would not recomend the same chemicals for removeing glue from wood sheels. It could melt and destroy the wrap. Some of those solven...
13 years agoLudwig Bass Drum Surprise
Those numbers on the badge were so small I had to get a mag glass to see them. # 344668 The stamp on the inside says JUN 29 19#4 It has to be...
13 years agoThe large drum collection syndrome
I am at 8 sets now with a few collectible snares and cymbals. 3 modern sets and 5 vintage sets and have a use for each one. Very small stage or small...
13 years ago1940 Ludwig and Ludwig Snare
If it were mine, I would sand it, oil it,and give it about 4 clear coats. That's just a few dollars. I think that is how the drum was originally. The...
13 years agoLesson on How to buy Vintage or New timbales
That's very informative cuquito. Here are my N.J. 1980 LP Stainless Steel 14" & 15" Tito Puente Model. Here is a pic of him playing the exact make tim...
13 years agoLudwig Bass Drum Surprise
Ohhh Jeeez, I could get a decent start on a set with those. Probably get the wrap for the patch off that floor for the Bass drum. 13 Tom looks ok. Th...
13 years agoLudwig Bass Drum Surprise
I sent Jack Lawton a email with pics and he just got back to me. He said he did not have enough to cover the 14"x 16" area I need. He suggested patchi...
13 years agoLudwig Bass Drum Surprise
I think a solution is near. I will hold out a while. This drum will not be to ruined. there is less than a quarter" indenation. just barely where...
13 years agoLudwig Bass Drum Surprise
Yep, I know, tough one. ok. ahhh "Galaxy" cool. Mike and Purdie know. Jc cabinets. Want to take a shot at it? Think you can get close? Someone? who k...
13 years agoLudwig Bass Drum Surprise
Actually not a bad idea but maybe someone out there has some of that wrap or someone needs this drum to complete a set. Hopefully someone will see it...
13 years agoLudwig Bass Drum Surprise
Some of us were discussing things you find in Pawn shops and on CL. I had seen this add on CL a couple days ago for some old drums but there was a Lud...
13 years agoFilling holes with the original sparkle wrap.
Interesting. You have to fill up the hole with the glitter glue. You don't see any of the wood or anything on mine. I will try to post a close up late...
13 years agoSnares drums for jazz
Coated Ambassador's on my Supraphonics. I play brushes on most ballads. I use a Genera Dry on my wooden Gretsch when I use my Gretsch jazz set.
13 years agoWhat 60's Ludwig kit is this??
Your going to enjoy those drums. They are nice sounding. I was fortunate to get a set like that with no modifications recently and I just love mine. I...
13 years agoJazzfest found in Pawn Shop
Sometimes you can find stuff at pawn shops but I have been really fortunate in my area on Craigs List. I have acquired two of my nicest vintage sets a...
13 years ago