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How much are my 60's BOP Luddies worth?
Thanks to all for your responses. I need more cowbell however!! Lucky: I am trying to remember what I paid for the jazz fest on eBay. Drumbum: You ha...
15 years agoHow much are my 60's BOP Luddies worth?
Hi, Hello! I am getting old but am very new here so please bear with me. I am the original owner of a Ludwig BOP set that was bought a piece at a tim...
15 years ago? re "matching" serial numbers on vintage kits
Thanks for the excellent explanations guys - they make sense but I didn't bid on the 22" bass - opted for peace on the home front instead...for now.
17 years ago? re "matching" serial numbers on vintage kits
I'm still learning about variables impacting the value of vintage sets and I'm unclear about the significance of matching serial numbers. I've desc...
17 years agoOld? Slingerlands on Craigs List Chicago
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/msg/701388203.html Sorry if this isn't the right place for this - I'm still new here - but I thought someone might...
17 years agoWTB '65 or '66 BOP Ludwig Jazz Festival (or any finish for a re-wrap)
Will trade my 65 Acrolite if so desired
17 years agoPros and Cons of adding rewrap snare to otherwise vintage kit?
Thanks - I'm sure you are right. I just wonder if when and if the real deal does come along I will be able to afford it.
17 years agoPros and Cons of adding rewrap snare to otherwise vintage kit?
Sorry - it's the newbie with another (dumb?) question. Would replacing my '64 Acrolite with a rewrap snare increase the collectable value of the Blac...
17 years agoMiracles Do Happen
Does he have any 8 lug Black Oyster Pearl snares from the mid 60's? That would be sweet! Cool Dude I'm looking for a wood shell in BOP cuz my acro rin...
17 years agoDoes your acrolite have an annoying ring?
Sorry to be obtuse but do you use the goo string around the rim or do you use the little shape?
17 years agoDoes your acrolite have an annoying ring?
Thanks - I'll look for one of those heads. RQ
17 years agoDoes your acrolite have an annoying ring?
Thanks again- should there be a date stamped inside the drum? I can't see one looking through the clear snare head. I assume the serial # would also...
17 years agoDoes your acrolite have an annoying ring?
Thanks everybody. Ploughman - a quick-witted and funny response that I definitely set myself up for. Anytime you need a straight man let me know! Jo...
17 years agoDoes your acrolite have an annoying ring?
I'd had my acrolite since Christmas day, 1965. It's serial #22496. It has the bat muffler w/ red pad. It's part of my BOP set I described in my first...
17 years ago1st poster has questions about his Ludwig Black Oyster Pearls
Hi everybody, Sorry in advance for a long first post! I just discovered this forum as I have been trying to learn more about the drums I bought from...
17 years ago