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Interesting CL find in Los Angeles
Pass on it. It's a horrendous rewrap job. What that is, is a 70's Ludwig kit that somebody painted and then butchered. Unless you can get the whole th...
8 years agoBlaemire kit project
From Eminent Destiny...
8 years agoWhat type of sp grit to smooth after coats of paint on mij shell ?
You're getting really good guidance here. If you're not spraying I assume you're brushing it on? Getting a professional quality smooth finish using a...
8 years agoWhat type of sp grit to smooth after coats of paint on mij shell ?
Rob, If you sand with 00-00 steel wool in between coats it will eliminate any unevenness in the finish. By sanding in-between coats you can do many th...
8 years agoWhich company make most similar Burgundy Sparkle wrap to the Gretsch from the 60's?
The modern Merlot is beautiful but it is different from the vintage one. I did a 58' Gretsch kit in the Merlot and I am very happy with the results....
8 years agoBlaemire kit project
From green glass drum...
8 years agoLudwig Super Sensitive 6 1/2
The grommet on that drum has been removed and replaced. Whether someone swapped out a badge or not there's no way to tell, but the grommet and badge h...
8 years agoWood Stained Drums
From orangemi...
8 years agoBlaemire kit project
Great drums, great job so far. I've been dying to do this to my kit. I have a 71' that Allen wrapped in solid black with Ludwig Hardware. If I could g...
8 years ago1956 WFL Buddy Rich Super Classic in OBP
Holy Crap Batman! I don't know how I missed this one, Mark. Spectacular! Pretty soon you'll have to start charging people to visit your drum museum....
8 years agoSlingerland 1950's 'Small Oval'' Badge Radio King
Swing, swing, swing! Beautiful set of drums in a Classic finish. John
8 years agoNo ID, 7 lug floor
Wouter - does it have an open bottom end? At first I thought it might be a tacked reso but there are no tacks. The drum has a real 1930's feel and loo...
8 years ago1929 Ludwig Standard Sensitive
Wow! What an articulate drum and the difference in the snare sounds is so cool. When they are both on it takes on real depth in the sound. Wonderful d...
8 years agoSpeed King and Cable Contraption Test
No pix, it doesn't exist! You know the rules. Do you own a cell phone? They have cameras in em you know?! I actually can't wait to see how the thing...
8 years agoWTB (6) DW tom lugs
Greg, I have a half dozen Camco lugs for you. You set the price. I'll accept whatever you offer. John
8 years ago