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Preserve inside of 50's WFL Bass Drum
Thanks for all the suggestions. I will try the lemon oil to see if it does the job. If not, I will try another approach. FYI - The 1959 Ludwig trans...
14 years agoPreserve inside of 50's WFL Bass Drum
Thanks for your comments! I have read that lacquer or shellac will increase the volume of a vintage drum and at the same time preserve the wood for...
14 years agoPreserve inside of 50's WFL Bass Drum
I have a 50's WFL 18X20 bass drum, that I have had since 1972. It is actually a compacto model drum, but had wood hoops on both ends. Mahogany inner...
14 years ago1950's 18X20 WFL Compacto Bass Drum
I am searching for a 1950's WFL or transition period, 18X20 Compacto Jobbing Bass Drum. These drums were also used vertically as cocktail drums. Thes...
14 years agoWFL 50's Aqua Sparkle Bass or Toms
I understand. It is a great looking tom. When you are ready to sell, please contact me. In the meantime, I will continue searching EBAY, and posting t...
14 years agoWFL 50's Aqua Sparkle Bass or Toms
That looks like just what I am looking for! I wish I had a blue sparkle to trade. So, tell me more about the tom: Does it have a mahogany inner ply?...
14 years agoWFL 50's Aqua Sparkle Bass or Toms
I believe the bass drum is a Compacto Jobbing Outfit 18 X 20 drum. The drum could be used vertically "cocktail" style, or on it's side as a tradition...
14 years agoWFL 50's Aqua Sparkle Bass or Toms
I have a Ludwig 18X20 Mahogany inner-ply bass drum, so I am looking for an 18X20 to match or an 18X22 to complement. Thanks
14 years agoWFL 50's Aqua Sparkle Bass or Toms
I am looking for the following 50's era WFL Aqua Sparkle 3-ply complete drums, the style with separate lugs for top and bottom heads, in good to excel...
14 years ago50's Ludwig 8-lug Classic Snare Bearing Edges
Dude, You are the man! I thought I had a defective drum, but instead I learned something. Thanks for the information and welcoming me. I am really ne...
14 years ago50's Ludwig 8-lug Classic Snare Bearing Edges
Its the bearing edge on the snare side (bottom). The bearing edge is even except where the snares cross over the bearing edge, on the strainer and bu...
14 years ago50's Ludwig 8-lug Classic Snare Bearing Edges
Question For Vintage Drum Experts: I recently purchased what was represented as a 50's Ludwig classic 8-lug 5.5" X 14" wood snare drum with a shell i...
14 years ago