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How Rare Are These Board of Education Keystone Acrolites?
These drums were special ordered and not cataloged. The number ordered/made may never be known unless a forensic audit of the NYC Bd of Ed's records c...
8 years agoSupra Differences?
From drummer2012...
8 years agoSupra Differences?
Ludwig transitioned from COB hoops to COS hoops in late '64. I own a '64 Supra and '64 Acrolite, both 100% original. The Supra has COB hoops, the Acro...
8 years agoPlease help Identify these Hi Hats
Found a old post with UFIP logos. 2nd pic shows zoom in of what looks like your stamp.
8 years agoOlder Ludwigs with Newer Ludwig Hardware
I'm happy with the Vibraband/Keystone mount on my '64 Downbeat. Even rack mounted/hung the 14" with a vibraband for a couple of gigs!:rolleyes:
8 years agoIf you could have a specific snare name for the holidays (Chanukah or Christmas)
I'd love a pre '65 BDP Jazzfest or School festival under my tree Christmas morn!
8 years agoTrip To Uncle Sam's Pawnshop in Columbus Ohio
I'm gonna have to make another trip there this week. It's a long 15 minutes from home. Last year they had a Keystone Acro , possibly that one . It wa...
8 years agoThe Pawn Shop Attic
May have to make a run there to see. I've avoided the place due to the clutter and stupid pricing.
8 years agoMusical Instrument Stores in Columbus, OH
From luddyhugger...
9 years agoThis is the Display Your Ludwig Drum Thread
Added a few more odds and ends since last time. Plus reposting, since Imagesh#@! locked my pictures of the collector grade 1964 Ludwig Downbeat in Bla...
9 years agoIdentifying a supraphonic
Looks like i was mistaken about the rims. Search this item number on eBay and there is an example like yours: Item # 162030135159
9 years agoHelp identifying Pearl mystery kit
From JAMorris...
9 years agoHelp identifying Pearl mystery kit
You might want to post a new thread about the snare only. Title it something like "need Supraphonic info" and link the pics. Many wont pay much attent...
9 years agoHelp identifying Pearl mystery kit
No, the build date, nor location affect the quality of the drum. The shell and lugs look dirty, but not pitted. It should clean up like a dream.That i...
9 years agoHow Many Drums of Which Company here at the Forum?
5 Ludwig drums 6 Ludwig snares 1 Gretsch snare
9 years ago