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Vintage Slingerland tone?
I think the Aquarians might be OK. But I would put a thicker head on the bottom of the FT.
15 years agoSnare Wires
From PK Drums...
15 years agoother drum forums?
Try Drumsmith or Cymbalholics.
15 years agoBass Drum Protectors?
I like to leave about 1/2" of space between the BD and the tom. Works great.
15 years agoFlatbase Hardware
I use both new Ludwigs and old. I like them both. They put my cymbals where I can hit them, they don't fall over or down and they weigh 3 lbs each. Wh...
15 years agoLudwig P338 throw
I would also go for a P80.
15 years agoLudwig P338 throw
Looking for a Ludwig P338 throw in good working condition.
15 years ago1920s NOB
Here is a drum I got yesterday off CL for $75. There are no identifying marks anywhere. I think it is Ludwig. Heavy 2 piece brass shell and the edge f...
15 years agoHabit Of Closing My Eyes While Playing?
Eyes closed help you focus on the sound. However, when you start playing in a band in front of an audience, then you want to keep your eyes open so yo...
15 years agoMagazine of Choice? (or books) And Sound Recorder?
"Guide to Vintage Drums" by John Aldridge is a good book. Traps is no longer being published. Zoom H2 is a wonderful inexpensive digital recorder. Go...
15 years agoShould I Get New Cymbal? Or Is It Too Soon?
From warwormx...
15 years agoHelp on Heads for Vintage Ludwigs
Coated ambassadors. Top and bottom.
15 years agoOlder Zildjians
I'm not seeing any difference in the stamps. I have a couple of 13s and one looks like the lathing on the 40s and one has lathing like the 50s. The st...
15 years agoRogers Powertone COB Snare Shell
I think I have the Ludwig FT brackets. Interested?
15 years agoFound my Camco set...help
Looks like a great kit. We need to know the sizes and any significant dings or scratches or bearing edge damage. It looks like an 18" bass drum. I hav...
15 years ago