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Rust dilemma
For minor surface rust on chrome plate from perspiration, dirt and humidity, I've found that "Bar Keepers Friend" soft cleanser does a great job. I pu...
3 years agoRAIL COnsoletter or Double Post Tom Holder ?
My two cents' worth...If you've already got the hole drilled for the Ludwig double-tom mount, I'd go with it. I've got my two "Hollywood" kits fitted...
3 years agoHelp with Ludwig serial numbers
I too can offer a small but accurate sample of Ludwig numbers in 1976. In June 1976, I ordered a Pro Beat kit via a local music store. The snare was...
3 years agoAcne on Chrome over Aluminum snares
Whoa! Thanks for all that! I learned more from you in one reply than I did in one year of Chemistry in High School! Regards, mb
3 years agoAcne on Chrome over Aluminum snares
Hi guys, I know this is an old, well-worn topic, but I played a backline kit last week and it included a Monroe, NC badged Supraphonic. What surpris...
3 years agoLudwig Snare - how much worth?
Well, it's certainly worth over $200, even with the "acne" which has always been the bane of Ludwig's chrome-over-aluminum snares. You can't get rid...
3 years agoThe path of a Rogers Covington drum
Very interesting, thanks much! Glad you found Dan Davis! Regards, mb
3 years agoNeed help dating a Ludwig Snare.
Unfortunately, I don't think anyone has "broken the code" on those Ludwig date stamps. The only thing I can offer is the fact that I've got a prototy...
3 years agoDo you take your kick drum anchor off when you travel?
I use a Walberg & Auge (?) Ringo-type bass drum anchor on my gigging kit and never take it off...I put two rubber "feet" on the pointy ends when the d...
3 years agoHow to clean off cymbal discoloration from water stains?
Hi, I don't normally clean cymbals, but I did play a gig once where the band leader had a kids bubble machine going! No kidding. The wind blew many...
3 years agoThe Flam
It's a good day when you learn something new! Thanks for that! I love playing flams around the kit. Regards, mb
3 years agoRogers Dating Guide
Say guys, I've never played nor owned a Rogers kit and I have no plans to get one, but I've always been interested in their history, and I'd like to b...
3 years agoFor Whatarethese123
Dan, I can barely use the internet (!), but to attempt to answer your question...click on your name at the top right of the VDF home page, and there i...
3 years agoFor Whatarethese123
Say Whatarethese123, I was unable to respond to your PM because your mailbox is full. Sorry to disturb the other VDF members with this message/thr...
3 years agoAnyone looking for a collector-grade Supraphonic?
Hi guys, One of my New Year's Resolutions, besides stopping swearing (but I broke that resolution before lunchtime on New Year's Day!), is to sell my...
3 years ago