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For all you Ludwig Vistalite Experts: Cosmic or Space theme?
Hey everyone, I was really never into Vistalites, but my drum teacher back in high school (late 80's) had a single headed Ludwig Vistalite Kit that w...
14 years agoWTB-Ludwig 60's Wing screws for Snare/Cymbal and Hi-Hat Stands
Hi. I am looking for Ludwig wing screws that were used on cymbal, snare and flat base cymbal stands from the 60's that were used for height adjustmen...
14 years agoBlue/Olive Ludwig Badge
I'm sure someone with more smarts than me knows the "timelime" of this badge. I'm guessing early 70's thru mid-80's. Am I close? Thanks.
14 years agoCan Tone On Toms Be Deepened?
Just through head selection. Go with double ply heads such as Emperors, Pinstripes, Evans G2's, EC2's etc. Also, you may want to think about a "cont...
14 years agoSlingerland Tempo King Pedal
Thank you! That's is the EXACT model I have. Some have a different hoop clamp assembley and a "t" nut to hold the beater in place (as opoosed to the...
14 years agoHow Do You Restore A Speed King
Agreed on removing the end caps with mikey777. If you just pound the vertical post about halfway up with a rubber mallet, they will come off easily....
14 years agoSlingerland Tempo King Pedal
Hello again! Some of you may know that I am technically challenged when it comes to posting pictures. So I can't post one, but I just want to know w...
14 years ago"Vintage" CB 700's
That's really cool! I'd love to be able to do my own edges. I'm not a handyman or woodworker by any means, thus I have only "common" tools that ever...
14 years agoTyrko Cymbals by Sonor-anyone know about these?
Hilarious! I picked it up for cheap. It had a bunch of old duct tape residue on the bottom, and after I got it all off with Goof Off, it looked like...
14 years ago"Vintage" CB 700's
Thanks for the info, jonnistix. Teverson, I know you may have an open mind about cheap drums (as do I), but beauty is always in the eye (or in this c...
14 years agoTyrko Cymbals by Sonor-anyone know about these?
Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
14 years ago"Vintage" CB 700's
Carl Bruno! No kidding? Now the big question is, what does the 700 stand for? Interesting fun fact about these drums: The previous owner had lived...
14 years agoBest way to clean up a Ludwig Blue/Olive Badge Acrolite Snare?
Hey all, I just bought a used (obviously!) Ludwig Acrolite snare. It is the Blue/Olive badge kind. It's in decent shape, but it's very dirty with s...
14 years ago"Vintage" CB 700's
Hi all, I did a search for these on this forum, but nothing came up. I just bought an old, beat up set of CB 700's. They appear to be 70's, maybe e...
14 years agoTyrko Cymbals by Sonor-anyone know about these?
Hey everyone, I recently bought a used (obviously!) 22" Tyrko ride cymbal. The trademark is engraved, and reads: "Tyrko Sonor Made in W-Germany". T...
14 years ago