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80's Ludwig 14x13" Tom/Snare Conversion
Why did Ludwig make 10 lug toms again? Oh yeah- so that we could eventually turn them into snare drums on the cheap! Early 7pl shell, 8x14 with 20 Cla...
13 years agoSingle mounted lugs
I have a set of 6 yellow 1950's Gretsch Catalina single point lugs if you want something a little... different.
13 years agoPearl 'Rising Sun' drumset
From billnvick...
13 years agoFS: 1940's Gretsch Catalina 6.5x14" 3 Ply Shell, Black Lacquer
I figured I'd list this here before going to eBay! This is a 40's Catalina shell in black Duco paint with clear interior. It's 3 ply with round over...
13 years ago16" x 16" Red Sparkle Floor Tom-MIJ
Are your current drums the earlier 70's red sparkle or the later 70's glass glitter? Many Pearl stencils (CB, Whitehall, Reuther, etc.) moved in the m...
13 years agoCut-down 1960's WFL Marching Snare
And a couple more. The leftmost image is the first wood hoop cut-down I ever did, and I think it remains the best... the perfect storm of good conditi...
13 years agoCut-down 1960's WFL Marching Snare
To those who asked, here are a few more of my cut-down projects. In my opinuion, the best shells to work with are 1960's Ludwig maple/poplar/mahogany...
13 years agoCut-down 1960's WFL Marching Snare
From Drumjinx...
13 years ago1965 Slignerland GKD 22"-16"-13"
From Liatnor...
13 years agoRogers Dynasonic, 12X15
That's wicked- a 15" Dynasonic frame is a rare item indeed!
13 years agoCut-down 1960's WFL Marching Snare
From Purdie Shuffle...
13 years agoWhen did ZBT's become vintage and pricey?
15 years ago, we were saying this about Amir and 404. 8 years ago about Scimitar, Edge, and 502. Who knows- you let a drum product age for enough time...
13 years ago24" bass drums...thoughts
My favourite kit is a '49 WFL Club Date with a 14x24" bass drum. Thunderous but direct, and as long as you have a station wagon or van, no more diffic...
13 years ago1965 Slignerland GKD 22"-16"-13"
From Liatnor...
13 years agoCut-down 1960's WFL Marching Snare
From GG Vintage...
13 years ago