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1920's Ludwig Pedal?
Howdy, This model is sometimes referred to as the "Improved Original". It is similar to the original 1909 pedal but has a couple of differences, such...
7 years agoTimpani Resources Needed
I can recommend that you contact the nice folks at Steve Weiss Music and send them some pictures. Good luck, Joe
7 years ago1920's ART GOLD Ludwig pedal and matching woodblock
Nick, Are these still for sale? Do you have any idea what the little tilter bracket on the frame is used for? Thanks, Joe
7 years agoZildjian gong
Howdy, Zildjian and several drum and cymbal companies import (or did at one time) the "Chao" gongs as pictured from Wu Han province in China. There a...
7 years agoHi-hat clutch for a hexagonal rod??
I don't remember all of the details, but George Carlin did a wonderful comedy routine all about "stuff". I assume it is on YouTube or some tribute si...
7 years agoHi-hat clutch for a hexagonal rod??
Howdy, I think it is from a Slingerland Dynamo model high hat. I have seen it referred to as the Buddy Rich high hat. Sorry I don't know the model n...
7 years agoOddball old DW5000 pedal
Howdy, I have no idea about the dates, model number, and order, but here are two more versions of early DW pedals. I am not trying to cloud the discu...
7 years agoVintage Camco 5000 Bass Drum Pedal
Howdy, I enjoyed reading about the Camco/Gretsch Floating Action/Tama/DW pedal history and development. Does anyone know any details about the Martin...
7 years agoThis is the Display Your Vintage Bass Pedal Thread
Howdy, Unfortunately I don't know the maker and could not find any markings. Here is another one that has a known maker, a Frisco. I see the patent...
7 years agoThis is the Display Your Vintage Bass Pedal Thread
Howdy, I love the discussions and am looking forward to the book on drum keys (whatever cranks your tractor). I don't have many old drums but do have...
7 years agoCracked Gong !!!
Dave, You might contact Steve Weiss Music in Philadelphia (Willow Grove suburb). They sell a lot of gongs and might have something that fits your ne...
7 years agoThis Is the Display Your Blaemire Drums Thread
Hello, I had the good fortune to visit Mr. Blaemire at his home in Eagle Rock in 1980. My in-laws lived in Glendale. I was more interested in his wr...
8 years agoCopies of Articles from Ludwig Drummer?
David, Thank you so much. For some reason the later Ludwig Drummer magazines are hard to find. Maybe I should have kept mine! I have succumbed to t...
8 years agoCopies of Articles from Ludwig Drummer?
Hello, Is there a way to request a copy of an article from one of the Ludwig Drummer magazines in the Reference Books and Catalogs section? I would l...
8 years ago"Kicker" bass drum pedal board
Wow, it never occurred to me that we might cross over from bass drum pedal accumulation to alarmingly close to foot fetishism. That might be more soc...
8 years ago