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Ludwig NOB 2-piece

I don't know the answer to that question, however, tension rods are inexpensive, so I would probably get the same length tension rods and use them.

2 years ago
Ludwig NOB 2-piece

Worldmax makes very nice repros of the hoop clips. Get some of those and store the originals away. https://www.drumfactorydirect.com/index.php?main_...

2 years ago
Rust dilemma

Can you post pictures? Sometimes rust looks a lot worse than it really is and will clean off nicely. I have had good luck with Evaporust for removing...

2 years ago
Rubber feet

From vyacheslav...

2 years ago
Rubber feet

From jmcohen...

2 years ago
Vintage Drums

Cool drum.

2 years ago
Bass drum Hoops Source

Nordic drum shells is another option. I recently bought a shell from them and it is extremely nice. https://nordicshells.com/products/true-series-ho...

2 years ago
New Movie In The Works

I watched it right after it came out. I thought it was hilarious and a great parody of music biopics.

2 years ago
Bass drum Hoops Source

Drum Factory Direct is another option. https://www.drumfactorydirect.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6_7_67&sort=20a&page=2 How warped are your...

2 years ago
Ludwig Spurs Period correct

Definitely not the 1308. Those came in the very late 70s or right in 1980. If it is a 60s drum then the gull wing. If an early 70s drum then the 130...

2 years ago
Acne on Chrome over Aluminum snares

Chrome plating aluminum is as big a challenge today as it was back in the 60's. In short, alumimum quickly oxidizes and this will weaken the adhesion...

2 years ago
Been a while….

That picture was used on pages 10 and 11 of the '76 Ludwig flier. I know because I had that flier when I was a teenager and thought that was one of...

2 years ago
Clear coat over Duco?

I wouldn't do it. It may slow down some of the flaking, but it won't stop it. On top of that, it will devalue the drum for any future buyer.

2 years ago
Gray Acrolite

Badge looked too big in the small picture but looks legit in the close up. It all looks original.

2 years ago