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What is the difference between ludwig atlas and hercules?
Can anyone tell us what technique the other drum manufacturers (Rogers, Gretsch, Slingerland) used in lieu of Ludwig's scarf joint procedure? I'm jus...
7 years agoJust curious - Ludwig rivets on the seams
Thanks to all for your responses. Very interesting....Hmmmm, I read WFL II's autobiography (The Making of a Drum Company) some time ago, but don't re...
7 years agoJust curious - Ludwig rivets on the seams
Hi all, Just a question out of curiosity...Why did Ludwig use rivets to reinforce the seams on their wooden drums? And what time-frame was this? I...
7 years agoWhat is the difference between ludwig atlas and hercules?
Thanks Frantic Freddie. You are correct - the bottom disc on the swivel feet is a gray nylon, not rubber as I previously stated. I use a cheap piece...
7 years agoWhat is the difference between ludwig atlas and hercules?
From frantic freddie...
7 years agoJoe Morello tribute kit
Thanks for your interest, guys, but I'm afraid I don't remember any more about tearing down Joe Morello's kit. No real conversation - just "what goes...
7 years agoJoe Morello tribute kit
Here's my Joe Morello story...On Dec 9, 1967 (I still have the ticket stub), a band buddy and I saw the Dave Brubeck Quartet in concert at Kleinhan's...
7 years agoLudwig 1970s double tom mount question
Thanks guys, appreciate the responses. MB
7 years agoLudwig 1970s double tom mount question
Hi guys, My 1976 double tom mount (on the bass drum) can no longer be tightened. The hexagon-head bolt just turns and turns, and never tightens again...
7 years agoThis is the Display Your Kent Drums Thread
I first started playing drums in 1964 with a "rent to buy" used Kent 4-piece kit in Black Diamond Pearl. In 1967, I purchased a new "Hollywood" type...
7 years agoAnother Ludwig Date Question
Those badge numbers are 1976, put money on that. I ordered and purchased a Ludwig "Pro Beat" kit in July 1976 at Marvin Kay's Music Center in Jackson...
7 years agoLudwig snare in Butcher Block wrap???
Glad to hear that you've got a Butcher Block Cortex kit! I ordered a new "Pro Beat" kit in 1976 (13, 14, 16, 18, 24) in that wrap, and it was offered...
8 years agoQuestion for Ludwig Experts
Those look to be the same construction as the tension rods on my B/O 1545498 Super Sensitive (6 1/2") that I bought new in 1976. See attached pic. M...
8 years agoLudwig badge and muffler location
Hi all, I can add a little to this thread and contribute a higher badge number to those toms with the tone control NOT with the badge...I purchased a...
10 years ago