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Ludwig Rocker II's?
I've rewrapped two Rocker kits so, here's some input: First, see what the stripped shells look like before you decide. My first kit I was considerin...
7 years agoPearl President Series Fiberglass Shells
Nice kit. Very similar to my wood-shelled Pearls from 1974 - hardware looks identical. These are really quality drums and the bass is 10 lugs per si...
7 years ago70s Vistalite
Nice drums, and great story. I've got a set of clear Vistas and I'm a big fan. Those look great and, of course, you can't beat the deal.
7 years agoOpaque White Vistalite?
The throw does look odd. But, they did indeed make solid white (and black) Vistas. I wouldn't pay $350 or even close to that for this drum though....
7 years agoPicked up some Ludwig Drums for $100...what do I have?
We have similar taste. Here's my rewrapped Ludwig Rockers with the red sparkle vinyl material. My pics aren't as clear as yours are - and your mater...
7 years agoPicked up some Ludwig Drums for $100...what do I have?
Nice job! Where'd you get the wrap?
7 years agoWhat to look for when buying 70’s Ludwig Vistalite kit
From jonchos...
7 years agoLudwig Duco Drums
I say pick them up. Very cool kit, only you will know the floor tom isn't a match. I play a set of Rockers with that shell set-up and they're solid...
7 years agoCraigslist score.
GREAT find. You can play those as is and be (and sound) cool. That looks like a "mellowed" silver sparkle to me, but hard to tell.
7 years agoWhat to look for when buying 70’s Ludwig Vistalite kit
As an owner and player of a Vistalite kit, I'd say also check roundness of shells and bearing edges. My floor tom has pretty bad bearing edges and is...
7 years agoLudwig Vistalite Power Factory
Sounds great! Bring on the pics.
7 years agoOpinions: Walopus Wrap
I bought some wrap from Magnus a couple weeks ago. It came in quick, and it looks great. I haven't had a chance to put it on yet. But he sent some...
7 years ago'69 Luddy Standards...finished!
Great job, and I agree that the bass hoops match the colors well.
7 years agoLudwig Rocker paint and decal disaster!
I rewrapped a Rocker II kit a couple years ago. The outer shells are not good candidates for staining - as Rob said (and I never knew the "patch" sto...
8 years agoPearl Fiberglass Drums
Am I the only one that has a wood-shelled kit from this time period? I have never seen one here that wasn't fibreglass or W/F. Mine were bought new...
8 years ago