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1966 Ludwig Pioneer question
I also just noticed that the tension screws are also chrome on the top rim. This drum uses 2 different lengths of tension screws because the lugs are...
6 years ago1966 Ludwig Pioneer question
Hi All, looking for some info on my 1966 Ludwig Pioneer snare. Although I have had this drum for over 40 years, I just noticed that the finish on th...
6 years ago1976 Ludwig Big Beat shells
Mark, you are one of the guys I was hoping would critique my sale post. You have a great eye for detail, and I know you would have given me your best...
6 years ago1976 Ludwig Big Beat shells
Drums are SOLD
6 years ago1976 Ludwig Big Beat shells
Great points! Thank you for taking the time to post! That is exactly the kind of commentary I am looking for. I can edit the post to remove the Atl...
6 years ago1976 Ludwig Big Beat shells
I am selling this very clean Blue sparkle set, and I realize that because I do not want to ship them, I am limiting my potential buyers, but I also am...
6 years agoMid 70’s B/O Supra
Thanks! I thought for sure this drum would be covered in the typical acne, but I can’t believe how clean it turned out. I really can’t find any flaw...
6 years agoMid 70’s B/O Supra
Trying to attach photos Kurt
6 years agoMid 70’s B/O Supra
Hard to believe this is the same drum before and after. Gentle cleaning with some Bar Keepers Friend, then a light coat of turtle wax. It finally...
6 years agoPainting Ludwig bass drum hoops
Thanks Larry, all I have done to these drums is clean them up. I do not want to have to list them as restored, or have to explain anything that might...
6 years agoPainting Ludwig bass drum hoops
I hope some of you experienced collectors can give me some advice here. Does repainting the hoops adversely affect the resale value? Is there a spe...
6 years agoA rookie question about tuning my Ludwig’s.
Thanks Marko, I will give it a try. Can I use the BKF on my Supra shell to clean up the grime? It is chrome over aluminum. Kurt
6 years agoA rookie question about tuning my Ludwig’s.
As I try to absorb as much of this great information as possible, I realize that I probably should have mentioned that I am going to use the exsisting...
6 years agoA rookie question about tuning my Ludwig’s.
Thanks Mark, that sounds like a good plan. I can imagine I will need to be patient and plan on many adjustments before I get the sound I want. This...
6 years agoA rookie question about tuning my Ludwig’s.
I only bought this set of Hollywood/Big beat drums because when I saw the photo of them on a BST site, I thought I could cannibalize the rims and tens...
6 years ago