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Who else owns a WFL snare like this one?
Beautiful drum! Congrats on a rare find. Won't take much clean-up to put it in tip-top condition. *Straighten the bottom hoop! It has a twist in it b...
9 years agoCongrats to BEC!
Couldn't have happened to a more worthy drummer or to a nicer guy. Congrats, Bun John
9 years agoTrying again with this old throwoff - can anyone identify the brand?
It's old Rogers, I have the identical one on the W&A snare drum that came with Big Blue. John
9 years agoIs it or isn't it...
Excellent! Only you should have made a "Floor" tom out of it! :D John
9 years agoWho Here Uses Snare Stands for Rack Toms?
I haven't mounted a tom on a bass drum since 1969. Snare stands always. Opinions will vary, but I believe that mounting a tom on a bass drum is a bad...
9 years agoNeed help! Restoring a Ludwig Bronze Snare
From mlayton...
9 years agoNeed help! Restoring a Ludwig Bronze Snare
Cuco - Look for a metal shop that does plating! They'll be able to chemically strip the shell, then polish it up like new. Shouldn't cost more than $1...
9 years agoWFL School Concert - 5 x 14
WFL 8-lugger is the same as a J-Fest, different lugs, same tuning configuration. Doesn't matter much the exact model, it's going to be a killer little...
9 years agowww.vintagedrumbug.com is back!
The site looks great, Vinny! I wish you the best of luck with it. John
9 years agoEvans 360 for big shells
The 360's are slightly larger than Evan's other heads. I've used them on the last three vintage kits I've restored including a late 50's Gretsch kit,...
9 years agovintage clamp on tone control & cymbal clanger part...
For anything W&A contact Jeremy, the current owner of the company. He'll be able to tell you if the parts are W&A manufacture. He's a member here at V...
9 years ago1959 Ludwig 12,14,18 Bop Kit
I'm late to the party, but I wanted to say, 1. what a stroke of luck finding those, 2. Excellent job bringing them back! As fine a set of drums as an...
9 years agoHere is the "Quotes from Drummers" Thread
From Richie...
9 years agoThey're Here!!! Walberg & Auge!!!
Welcome to the W&A family! Great drums, excellent build quality. Enjoy them. John
9 years agoUp from the Ashes
Nice save! Die-cast hoops, I like it. :D John
9 years ago