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Ludwig Bayonet Mount Question
If you don't want to modify the drum, the Inde BR2 mounts have adjustable hole spacing that will work with either version of drums you have. They will...
4 years agoLudwig Bayonet Mount Question
Most likely the narrow spacing. They made three types of mounts. Two small and one large. This makes them pretty easy to spot. The smaller ones had 1...
4 years agoPremier 2000 Snare
Definitely Aluminum. Have you looked for a stamp on the inside of the shell. Premier stamped their wooden shells with a four digit date code. I would...
4 years agoLudwig Bayonet Mount Question
The correct term is "Clip Mount" They used two different hole spacing over the years. Every Granitone, three ply and earlier example that I have seen...
4 years agoVintage Hi-Hat Stands: Gretsch vs Slingerland vs Ludwig
Another vote for the Ludwig 1124 although I also have the 1123-1 which works fine too. There are probably "better" vintage ones but the fact that the...
4 years agoPioneer vs. Jazz Fest
There was a different strainer early on for the pioneer but everything else is the same.
4 years agoRe-stain or not?
From jccabinets...
4 years agoRe-stain or not?
That drum is what would be called a "survivor". It is in great shape for its age, shows scars from its life, and has all of its original parts. In t...
4 years agoRe-stain or not?
I'm more of the feeling that unless I am immortal, I am merely the custodian of anything I own. They are only original once so unless something is re...
4 years agoRogers Hi-Hat Compression Springs?
Remove the springs and stretch them. Unless the metal has gone soft, which is doubtful, they should be good for many more hundreds of hours of play.
4 years agoLudwig Standard Granitone Questions
There are several makers of trunk paint that comes in a spray can. That is the only way to apply that type of splatter finish. Ludwig, being Ludwig, w...
4 years agoDid Camco drums ever not have vent holes?
Are you sure you have Camco and not George Way drums? I think George Way drums always had badges but with no badges how do you know which one you have...
4 years agoCleaning of an old Multi Clamp (Tama MC6)
The MC6 was Die Cast aluminum. It never had a shiny finish. It was basically is as cast finish with some grinding marks from removing some of the cast...
4 years agoLudwig 70s Rail Consolette bolt size
The tilter bolt is 1 1/4" and the rail bolt is 1 1/2". You are looking for Carriage bolts. The head size is just under 3/4". This is not critical but...
4 years agoAre these Tama Imperialstar concert toms?
I also think they are Imperialstars that have had the wrap removed. The wood kind of looks like luan that has had the grain filled and sanded, but it...
4 years ago