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Blast From The Past: Contemporary Drummer 4-1-1981
Reverb has a 1966 Ludwig "Downbeat" kit listed, in Black Diamond Pearl, with the following note: Bass Drum, Floor Tom, Mounted Tom-- these 3 interior...
5 years agoLudwig "UFO" black molded snare case question
As Leedybdp suggested, I've found that the "1355 Micromatic School (snare) Stand" is two inches shorter than the common flat-based "1363" Snare Stand....
5 years agoBlast From The Past: Contemporary Drummer 4-1-1981
Yeah, the author's name is Desi Krater (desecrate'r). Duct tape on the heads, spray paint on exteriors, interiors painted black, no bottom heads on t...
5 years agoLudwig "UFO" black molded snare case question
Thanks, I've got one of those "student model" stands that I have a timbale on. It's at my band's practice room in the next town. I'll check it out th...
5 years agoLudwig "UFO" black molded snare case question
Say guys, Pardon my stupidity, but I've got a question. I bought a black plastic molded "UFO" drum case on ebay. This is the one with the plastic hi...
5 years agoMaybe legit... but may not
The Certified Check won't clear...guaranteed. Our local CL organization has warned of this scam. Your bank will accept it for deposit, but some time...
5 years agoBS&T, Colomby and Rogers
For what it's worth (not much), here is a poor photo of Bobby's drum kit, taken with my cheap Instamatic camera. Dec 5, 1969 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
5 years agoRequest info on White Marine Pearl yellowing
Thanks guys, for those responses. Understood and appreciated. I will brighten up my practice room (to try to stop the mildew issue), warm it up a bi...
5 years agoRequest info on White Marine Pearl yellowing
Hi guys, I've got a 1968 WMP Ludwig kit that is "less yellow" than average...and my goal is to keep it that way. The kit never leaves my practice ro...
5 years agoJulien's Auction of Gretsch gear
Hi guys, "Property From The Gretsch Family Archives" Featuring Vintage Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Amps, Drums, Prototypes and More Now on Julien's...
5 years agoNever heard or Seen a Ludwig Model 110 from 1971
Well, at least the buyer didn't waste too much money. The obvious issue for me was the sticker itself. The inside of that drum was in really clean c...
5 years agoLudwig Double Tom Post Assembly
Yeah, I think 'Leedybdp' hit the nail on the head. I've had 4 Ludwig double-tom kits - from 1958 to 1976. All standard size toms and they all had the...
5 years agoWhat Ludwig Kit Do I Have?
I’ve done a lot of reading and every time I stumble on a similar thread on here or elsewhere, I become a little more unsure in terms of what set I act...
5 years agoQuestion for Rogers experts
For what it's worth, see the below link to Bentley's drum shop in Fresno, CA. Two Rogers sets, one of which is (reportedly) "The Tonight Show" kit....
5 years ago60's Rogers Floor Tom s/n label - markings?
Thanks....I neglected to mention that my Navy friend Jim Kendig grew up in Covington (on the Kentucky side). Ronald Kendig, the guy who signed the dr...
5 years ago