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WTB: 22" Ludwig bass drum hoops...
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14 years agoWTB: 22" Ludwig bass drum hoops...
... for my 78 Vistalite. They don't need to be perfect. Anything is better than what I have. I have one badly damaged hoop and another mis-matched me...
14 years ago78 Ludwig Vistalite resto project
The soaking in white vinegar removed all but the deepest rust and tarnish. I'll probably need to replace 4 T rods and 8 claws because they're not to m...
15 years ago1958 Gretsch 3ply Restoration
From Kona...
15 years ago78 Ludwig Vistalite resto project
From lucky...
15 years ago78 Ludwig Vistalite resto project
From OsakaBop...
15 years ago78 Ludwig Vistalite resto project
Now for the questions.... The tom tom hoops have light surface rust, as do the rods, but the T claws are bad. Is there a preferred rust removal tech...
15 years ago78 Ludwig Vistalite resto project
Ok, so I took the skins and hoops off, rinsed the drum off in the tub, (Boy, was my wife mad!) and took an old toothbrush to the lug. This is before.....
15 years ago78 Ludwig Vistalite resto project
[IMG]http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w116/kvld17/Ludwig%20Vistalite/vista6.jpg[/IMG] Just freakin' filthy... [IMG]http://i174.photobucket.com/albu...
15 years ago78 Ludwig Vistalite resto project
[IMG]http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w116/kvld17/Ludwig%20Vistalite/vista1.jpg[/IMG] There she is in all her filthy and neglected glory [IMG]http:...
15 years ago78 Ludwig Vistalite resto project
Hey gang, I have a 78 Vistalite that I've owned for going on 20 years. Neat little story about it; It belonged to my old drum teacher when I was about...
15 years ago1958 Gretsch 3ply Restoration
Loving those Gretsch drums, Gary.
15 years agoNew guy with an old ludwig
Thanks for the tip on electrolysis. I'll have to look that up.
15 years agoNew guy with an old ludwig
Hey everyone, I found you looking for info on aquiring some parts for my old Luddies. My name is Kevin, and I see my friend Kona is here with his 58 G...
15 years ago