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Identifying Ludwig Standard ply woods
I agree that it would be very hard to differentiate between the wood types in a blindfold test. No one is ever going to say "Oh, that drummer definite...
3 years agoIdentifying Ludwig Standard ply woods
From thin shell...
3 years agoIdentifying Ludwig Standard ply woods
Hi, I have a set of Ludwig Standards, and recently took a closer look at the plies and bearing edges. Can you help me identify if this is maple/poplar...
3 years agoComparison to 50s/60s Zildjian Hi-Hats
I have a pair of late 50s/early 60s Zildjian A hi-hats. 13" and thin with a nice jazzy sound that I play with my old Ludwig kit. Unfortunately, they'r...
4 years agoLudwig 1123 (Spur-lok) spring action not working
So, just to follow up on this, I disassembled, spayed the spring a lot more, and reassembled. Now both pedals work great. Though should probably get m...
6 years agoLudwig 1123 (Spur-lok) spring action not working
Thanks for the responses! I'm gonna try to pick up more washers this weekend and play around with the stands this weekend. I guess I really need to be...
6 years agoLudwig 1123 (Spur-lok) spring action not working
Hi all, I recently picked up two (what I'm pretty sure are) Ludwig 1123-1 hi-hat stands (Spur-lok plates, tripod, no tension adjustment). But I'm havi...
6 years ago1960 Ludwig Transition Badge Downbeat Outfit No. 988P in Oyster Pink Pearl
Great kit. Love the Speedmaster! Just got one myself.
6 years ago70s-era Zildjian 21 inch ride. Rock Ride?
Awesome, thanks again! All good info and helpful. I'll keep an eye out for that elusive 21" medium ride to add to my kit.
6 years ago70s-era Zildjian 21 inch ride. Rock Ride?
Just realized that maybe I should've measured the bell from the underside? Maybe then this is a 5-inch bell.
6 years ago70s-era Zildjian 21 inch ride. Rock Ride?
Thank you, all!!! This is incredibly helpful. Zenstat, yes, your websites have been a wealth of information, and that's how I was initially able to de...
6 years ago70s-era Zildjian 21 inch ride. Rock Ride?
Hi all, Long-time reader, first-time poster! I just acquired a 21" Zildjian ride. The stamp tells me it's from the 1970s, but the thing is quite heavy...
6 years ago