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Repairing a Ludwig beater?
Hey now, that's not a bad idea... I will give it a shot, thanks :)
12 years agoRepairing a Ludwig beater?
Anyone have experience with JB Weld? Would a metal epoxy like that work to re-secure the cap at least?
12 years agoRepairing a Ludwig beater?
This particular beater is welded, not stepped. I just went and re-checked it... even the top cap is popping off like the weld broke. The bottom plat...
12 years agoRepairing a Ludwig beater?
I just got a Speed King on the bay; the pedal itself is in great shape but the beater assembly is missing the bottom plate/flange so the wool beater i...
12 years agoFree MIJ Bolero snare resto
So this was a free MIJ Bolero snare drum I got at a Catholic school 2 weeks ago after doing some computer contract work... it was in pretty lousy cond...
12 years ago1959 Ludwig Mahogany snare refinish
Oh, I would totally be interested in doing a tung oil finish. That was my first instinct actually when I was stripping the finish. I have a nice bur...
12 years ago1959 Ludwig Mahogany snare refinish
From Slingalud...
12 years agoGot a free Bolero snare today..
I also noticed the difference in spelling, "Bolero" as opposed to "Bollero" which appears on some Pearl-made drums. From the little bit of info I was...
12 years agoGot a free Bolero snare today..
Is this anything to write home about? Needs a lot of work (throw-off is busted also): [img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7265/7644810476_1dffece9c2....
12 years agoDate stamp or serial # on a Ludwig Acrolite?
When put that way, I guess you're right!
12 years agoDate stamp or serial # on a Ludwig Acrolite?
Don't respond - that was a cheap way out..:). Google is my friend. So I guess I can have something from between 84 to 93 technically... I'm kinda bu...
12 years agoDate stamp or serial # on a Ludwig Acrolite?
Gotcha.... So when did they start doing the black galaxy?
12 years agoDate stamp or serial # on a Ludwig Acrolite?
[img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7123/7639975346_42a1661b63.jpg[/img] [img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7139/7639976614_bb1dca3b7c.jpg[/img] Inte...
12 years agoDate stamp or serial # on a Ludwig Acrolite?
I just got myself a nice blue/olive Acrolite. I was wondering how to tell when it was made... I'm sure it was 70's; still has the original 12-strand...
12 years agoI miss this kit....
That kit was pretty gold from day one that I remember it... never had the bottom hoop on the tom. 99% sure the badges were Ludwig. I'd be surprised...
12 years ago