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Non-profit or not, in order to stay in business you guys are going to have to jump through all the same hoops that any other 'for profit' start-up company goes through to get the word out about their product. That means having booths and representatives at major drum shows, advertizing in trade magazines, maintaining an Internet presence, etc. etc. etc. I'll keep a good thought for you. It's not going to be easy holding down a 9 to 5 to pay the bills while trying to get this 747 off the runway. Any way you cut it, you've got a heavy lift in front of you even with the built in brand recognition you're starting out with. A new business is a new business and it's going to be an uphill climb to establish your own niche in the existing market. I wish you all the luck in the world with your effort to revive this great American line of drums.

But I don't envy you the job that is in front of you...

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
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From leedybdp

Or, maybe you mean this type of hex wrench? i have bought a couple of these little gems. http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Types_of_Tools/Wrenches/Bracket_Hex_Wrench.html

Yes, but, it would be cool to have the W&A stamped on the handle...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 10 years ago
#22
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From grantro

Yes, but, it would be cool to have the W&A stamped on the handle...Cheers

This is the key that came with my first W&A drum set. i was led to believe that this has been with the set since it was new in the early 1960's. It looks as though there was never any lettering on the key.

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No matter how far you push the envelope, it is still stationery.
Posted on 10 years ago
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From leedybdp

This is the key that came with my first W&A drum set. i was led to believe that this has been with the set since it was new in the early 1960's. It looks as though there was never any lettering on the key.

I have one of those keys in my collection...I remember now...The seller stated that it was a W&A key...But, if I remember right he had a few for sale...Possible repro maybe?? I don`t see them come up for sale often...

Thanks for posting the pic...

I think it would still be cool to engrave or stamp W&A on the new key so it would be different from the old key...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 10 years ago
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Good luck with all this. I would love to read the definitive history of W&A. For many years, I was totally ignorant of the existence of the company, all the while using hardware they provided......marko

Posted on 10 years ago
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From grantro

I have one of those keys in my collection...I remember now...The seller stated that it was a W&A key...But, if I remember right he had a few for sale...Possible repro maybe?? I don`t see them come up for sale often...Thanks for posting the pic...I think it would still be cool to engrave or stamp W&A on the new key so it would be different from the old key...Cheers

I agree 100%. I'd buy some of them.

No matter how far you push the envelope, it is still stationery.
Posted on 10 years ago
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From marko52

Good luck with all this. I would love to read the definitive history of W&A. For many years, I was totally ignorant of the existence of the company, all the while using hardware they provided......marko

That makes two of us old guys. And, for many many years, I thought that Walberg and Auge (that I pronounced like frog) made only hardware.

No matter how far you push the envelope, it is still stationery.
Posted on 10 years ago
#27
Posts: 966 Threads: 213

Best of luck to you!

Here's a couple pictures. I no longer own this drum.

...
'68 Ludwig Ruby Red Strata
'68 Ludwig Mod Orange
'58 Gretsch Starlight Sparkle
'69 Ludwig Clubdate BDP
'60s Ludwig Clubdate Black Lacquer / Nickel
'67 Trixon Speedfire Red
COB Ludwig Supra
Many projects
Bunch o snares
Posted on 10 years ago
#28
Posts: 5356 Threads: 87

Congrats on your new W&A venture. I look forward to updates and the progress along the way~! Nice to see the W&A name back again. All the best~!

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 10 years ago
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