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Ludwig Bongos
Hey, Learned Ludwig Lovers, What is a good price for vintage Ludwig bongos? I saw a pair for sale on ebay for $165 plus $25 shipping. They are silve...
8 years agoMickey Mouse Type Wing Bolts
Brian, That’s what I just did (paid it forward). Glenn sent me a few B & B lugs gratis. We’re all in this together, are we not? Glad th...
8 years agoVintage Ludwig Lug Misalignment
Mitch, you are correct. The initial post was regarding the holes in the rims not lining up laterally with the lugs. The photos shifted focus (pun in...
8 years agoVintage Ludwig Lug Misalignment
Okay, after about 30 attempts, I took another photo with my lyin’ lens where the camera is equal with the midline of the drum. It appears that...
8 years agoVintage Ludwig Lug Misalignment
Oddball, A tom hoop has the holes further from the drum?? I never would have thought of that. Well, the drum seems to work just fine. I’ll us...
8 years agoVintage Ludwig Lug Misalignment
From K.O....
8 years agoVintage Ludwig Lug Misalignment
Luddy Experts, I just acquired the below pictured 1962 Pioneer snare. The rims are chrome over brass (my assumption since they are non-ferrous). The...
8 years agoMickey Mouse Type Wing Bolts
Brian, send me a PM with your address and I’ll send ‘em off to you. Josh
8 years agoMickey Mouse Type Wing Bolts
Brian, Do these look about right? Josh
8 years agoGrommets for Blue Olive Badge Ludwigs
James, you can also get some from Jammin Sam. They offer traditional ones and ones that you simply thread on with a nut behind it. Josh
8 years agoRogers 1958 B & B Restoration
Thanks, Kevin. I couldn’t be happier with the way they turned out.
8 years agoRogers 1958 B & B Restoration
My project is finished! Well, I still want to get a proper snare for it, Rogers pedal and hi-hat, cymbal stands...you know how it goes. But I have p...
8 years agoSlingerland double tom problem
The double tom mounts come up on Ebay now and again, but tend to be pricey. Steve Maxwell at Maxwelldrums.com manufactures a brand new single tom set...
8 years agoSlingerland Custom Cordova
In the ‘70’s Slingerland offered sets in six different “Custom Cordova” wraps (and in blue denim, too!). The “P”...
8 years ago50’s/60’s Ludwig Sky Blue Pearl Super Classic
My favorite finish - Ludwig Sky Blue Pearl. Beauty!! Why is your floor tom wearing shoes? Josh
8 years ago