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60's Rogers Floor Tom s/n label - markings?
Say Josh, you mentioned Covington in your discussion of Cleveland and Dayton drums. Pardon my ignorance, but did Covington play any role in the prod...
5 years agoDifferent Mufflers, is this right?
And...before anyone asks....in that photo I attached (lifted off ebay), one of the nuts has gotten "stuck" on the end of the "baseball bat," giving it...
5 years agoDifferent Mufflers, is this right?
Yeah, 'baseball bat' mufflers look cool, but a few too many parts! They must've been relatively expensive, for what they were...just a muffler. [Att...
5 years agoDifferent Mufflers, is this right?
Yes, the early machined tone controls are 3/4" diameter. I just measured a few snares from the early 1960s, plus the 3 toms and snare on my 1966 kit....
5 years agoDifferent Mufflers, is this right?
"....either the white felt baseball bat muffler or the earlier 3/4" diameter round knob would be factory-original for the serial number of that tom."...
5 years agoDifferent Mufflers, is this right?
Yeah, according to page 22 of Richard Gier's "Dating Guide for Vintage Ludwig Drums," copyright 2013, either the white felt baseball bat muffler or th...
5 years agoLudwig Question What To Do?
Thanks for that info, and the quick reply...and oops - I confused Mod Orange with Citrus Mod. Those type finishes were very interesting, but too "far...
5 years agoLudwig Question What To Do?
[QUOTE=MIKEY777;464779] But I know that Ludwig covered over the citrus mod finish. Whoa! This is the first that I've ever heard of this! Please en...
5 years agoWould you trade?
The tom mount looks great to me. Perhaps the chrome plate wasn't the greatest on that part - and it may look worn up close, but from your photos, it...
5 years agoWould you trade?
I agree with JR. Do it! Although I've never lusted for Vistalites, I understand well your yearning for a specific vintage kit. I drove almost 5 hou...
5 years agoConversation starter - Ringo with WMP
Great info, thanks! MB
5 years agoConversation starter - Ringo with WMP
While cleaning out some old Beatles books in my storage shed, I found the attached photo. It's well known among Ringo buffs, but maybe it'll start a V...
5 years agoSlingerland Yellow Jacket question
Interesting discussion! I've never tried the Rogers, Slingerland, or Gretsch pedals, but I'll look for them. I'm one of the old **** Speed King disc...
5 years agoWhy do I trust Ebay sellers?
123 transactions, and the seller has a 50% positive feedback rating! ! ! I've never seen on that low. Sorry to say, but that was your first clue. I...
5 years ago1964 Slingerland kit on CL
Hi guys, I have no interest in Slingerland drums, but I saw this on the local CL. San Luis Obispo, CA (central coast, midway between LA and SFO). A...
5 years ago