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Record Covers with (vintage) Drums on!
I picked these two up at a swap meet today. I could not resist buying them for the covers alone.
9 years ago1959 Ludwig WFL Snare Identification
I have a 6.5" version of that drum, solid black Duco (no white stripe) with same early-P83, also stamped 1959. Killer, warm sound. Enjoy it.
9 years agoUnknow old snare - help me identifying it
Are you guys sure it isn't a Premier? It's sort of reminiscent of the first one on this page - http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/premier_snare_page.html
9 years agoISO Mounts - My solution to mounting vintage Ludwig & Ludwig toms
Great idea. Do you notice any sonic difference?
9 years ago1958 or 1959 Ludwig 6.5x14 - Contest or Auditorium Model?
I recently won an eBay auction for a 1958 or 1959 Ludwig trans-badge 6.5x14 with 8 bowtie lugs, and an early-style P-83 strainer. I believe everything...
9 years agoDRUM! MAGAZINE: THE HISTORY of the SNARE DRUM
This issue is a keeper. A brilliant move by Drum! Magazine.
9 years agoA. Zildjian Brilliant 20" 1813g, 60s (?)
Ok, it's closer to 1.2" as measured by my "stinkin' calipers" (yes, I'm THAT guy). That's closer to 1-3/16". Thanks for the explanation.
10 years agoA. Zildjian Brilliant 20" 1813g, 60s (?)
This cymbal has me baffled. An A. Zildjian 20" weighing 1813g. I received it in filthy condition, sounded dead and lifeless so I cleaned it with BKF....
10 years agoPremier Royal Ace?
The wrap was practically disintegrating when I received it and there was no way it could be salvaged. The Double 10 wires appeared original and are in...
10 years agoLudwig Super Classics
Your serial number drum appears to be from 1969 according to dating guides. That was the first year that 5/16" curved spurs were introduced. The mount...
10 years agoPremier Royal Ace?
From royal ace...
10 years agoPremier Royal Ace?
Did I just buy a Premier Royal Ace for $80 shipped?!?! Gotta love botched descriptions. Where do I find replacement snare wires? http://goo.gl/F6vbjg
10 years agoLudwig 5/16 curved spurs, originally how sharp?
From Batterhead...
11 years agoWTB: Ludwig 5/16" Curved Spurs
WTB: Ludwig 5/16" Curved Spurs. Must have sharp tips. I have a pair but they have dull tips.
11 years agoLudwig 5/16 curved spurs, originally how sharp?
Thanks for the answers. Now I gotta get me some sharp ones.
11 years ago