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Ludwig Tom Arm Update
Glad my trick worked for you, johnny. No more worrying about slippage. Looks good. You did a great job on the install. You can barely notice.
6 years agoLudwig Standard Student Kit
Is it a wood shell or is the entire drum metal? Seems like the "Standard Acrolites" (i.e. the aluminum shell Standard snares) would be more desirable...
6 years ago14" Hi-Hat Cymbal..........looking for tops
OK Dean. Sent you a PM.
6 years ago14" Hi-Hat Cymbal..........looking for tops
Hello, I am looking for a 14" Top hat cymbal. I have a 14" Zildjian Amir Bottom Power Hat (with the cut out notches) and am looking to pair it up wi...
6 years agoSuperficial Drum Pet Peeves
Hmmm let's see............... 1. Seeing a boom stand set up at a weird angle, like the tilter is the lowest part of the boom arm. 2. Seeing stand tr...
6 years agoRepairing a bass drum shell
From jerrysterken...
6 years agoWhat is this cymbal?
That's hi-hat/marching weight for sure. Those rivet holes are endearingly and haphazardly DIY. What are you using it for? Probably too heavy for a...
6 years agoAny idea what these cymbals are?
I say brass. Brass seems to tarnish way easier than Bronze, and those are pretty tarnished. Plus, they look smooth (ie no lathing), and you very sel...
6 years agoAbraxis Made in Italy hi-hats
They have a "Sound Vader" look to them as well. Also, a hint of Paiste 2002 to their look as well.
6 years agoRemoving the hinge pin at the heel plate on a Speed King foot board
Thanks for the reply. Mine is older with no clip. Both ends of the pin have a "head" on them that prevents them from pulling out/through. I have a...
6 years agoLudwig Rail Mount
I have an MIJ kit with a rail mount that is identical to the Ludwig clockface like you have, johnny. It kept slipping on me as well. Not that you n...
6 years ago1968 Ludwig accent appraisal
Interesting that the bass drum has the white paint interior and not the "Granitone" interior that is on almost all the Ludwig Standard Kits. I know t...
6 years agoRemoving the hinge pin at the heel plate on a Speed King foot board
Greetings, I mentioned in another thread that I received a Speed King today that I purchased online. It's in pretty poor shape, but I can resurrect...
6 years agoNot Your Usual Speed King Question
Ironically, I just got a Speed King in the mail today and that piece was also broken on mine. I am going to try a thin yet stiff piece of plastic for...
6 years agoWTB vintage Ludwig cymbal L-arm (lower L part)
If you can't find one, I have used in this in the past: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ZCB--tama-z-rod-cowbell-attachment It's a 9.5 mm (3/...
6 years ago