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Ludwig Mod Orange?
Maybe thats because mod orange was the coolest finish ever made! I got hooked on mod orange around 1989 when I saw the Doors video live at the hollywo...
16 years agoLudwig Mod Orange?
Is that mod orange piccolo original or a re-wrap? It looks great either way. I have an original 70's B/O canister with mine as well as a jazzfest re-w...
16 years agoLudwig Orange Mod inside paper tag
Sounds like a cool set! I have an acrolite that has a B/O badge with no serial. Actually it has a four digit number that looks like it was done by han...
16 years agoLudwig Orange Mod inside paper tag
Sounds like a sweet set! Do you have a rail mount on there as well? Is the set all original? I have a 1969 22,13,16. It will be with till the end!
16 years agoA few Ludwig questions from a noobie
I think you should be able to find a matching hoop on e-bay. If not the silver sparkle they make now looks the same as it ever did. How does your wrap...
16 years agoLooking To Buy An Old Wfl Set
How old are we talking? 40's? 50's? Where do you live? I have a 1946 26,11,13,16 with a matching 6x14 snare in wmp. Set has zephyr lugs all around and...
16 years agoLudwig Orange Mod inside paper tag
I think they refer to the date somehow. Do you have pics of the set? Would love to see what they look like! What sizes are they?
16 years agoLudwig 18" bass drums
I am wondering if the 12x18 size was alao a request made by Roy Haynes. He was the catalyst for making the jazzette I believe. It would'nt surprise me...
16 years agoChicago Drum Show 2009
Love the mod orange of course! Did anyone get pics of Bun E's booth? I heard he had the citrius mod there.
16 years agoLudwig WFL Classic?
Probobly a 1957-ish model. That badge was used around 1957. Check inside the shells for a red ink date stamp. Can be hard to read against a mohogany b...
16 years ago"The most recorded snare - makes it the best" Rant and Vent
From Ludwig-dude...
16 years agoLate 1950's WFL Sparkle Finishes- Confetti or Crushed Glass pattern?
You are correct. The crushed glass fineshes were done away with around 1959. I would use a crushed glass on your set as it would look more period corr...
16 years ago1967 Ludwig Jazzette Gold Sparkle
Yes, magical is a good way to describe them. I play in a six piece jazz band and it feels great to kick the band with this little set. It has a lot of...
16 years agoneed more info on these 60's Gretsch and Ludwig
From Ludwig-dude...
16 years ago1967 Ludwig Jazzette Gold Sparkle
Very nice!! I love the jazzette. Been shown before but here is my 1972-ish jazzette in silver sparkle. I have since added a period correct B/O badge j...
16 years ago