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Just bought a Ludwig Rocker? Rocker II? S/L?
So here's how my rewrapped Rocker II red sparkle/mist kit looks with white heads. Hope it helps with your decision. I have coated Emperors on the to...
9 years agoJust bought a Ludwig Rocker? Rocker II? S/L?
Let's see a photo of the snare! That could be worth almost what you paid for the whole kit.
9 years agoJust bought this Ludwig Standard kit
Yes, American made. And .. it's Ludwig Standard day I guess. For comparison to your kit, here's a guy on local CL that's asking $800 for a 13/16/22...
9 years agoJust bought this Ludwig Standard kit
Solid deal for good drums. We have similar tastes in this area. Here are a couple pics of my rewrapped Rocker II kit, with an added Standard Red Mis...
9 years agoJust bought a Ludwig Rocker? Rocker II? S/L?
That's a great deal for $200 with hardware. Very solid. Did they come with a snare?
9 years agoMIJ Pencrest help
I had a Penncrest snare drum kit - with a silver cowbell and a cheap "cymbal" - that my folks bought for me around 1971 from the Penneys catalog. Pen...
9 years agoThe snare used on all the Police hits
I bought one of these new in 1974ish. It's got the adjustable butt plate. Is this a COB, if anyone can tell? Thanks.
9 years agoMIJ Snare (Pearl) BUY THIS NOW!
DrummerJohn, A magnet does not stick to the shell of my snare. Can't remember what that means... EDIT: Just saw your other post. Looks like I hav...
10 years agoMIJ Snare (Pearl) BUY THIS NOW!
EricP, I wonder if the second pic is a stock adjustable butt plate missing parts? Maybe lost or removed the adjusting knob, and used other screws to m...
10 years ago80s Pearl - Anyone know what model?
Well those are indeed solid drums - I have the wood version with the same snare, 1973 or so. Very well made. But I don't think the market is great f...
10 years ago60's /early 70s Ludwig Orphan Rescue Kit.
Very cool! It looks great and must have been a fun project. Were there no bass spur holes on the original?
10 years agoShow off your gigging kits
Recovered Ludwig Rocker II kit in red sparkle is my regular gig kit. I now have a matching Standard snare as well. Tomorrow night, though, I'm us...
10 years agoFor your perusal and enjoyment. A must for Pearl guys!
Very nice drums - and a great story. In 1973, when I was 11, my parents took me to "the" local music store and we walked out with this set - brand ne...
10 years agoPearl wood / fiberglass in red oyster
Bill, here's a photo of them brand new (and me pretty brand new too!). I've held on to them all these years. And my then-drum-teacher convinced me...
10 years agoPearl wood / fiberglass in red oyster
Sheddski, you are correct about the hardware. I bought my set new in 1973-74 with the hardware that matches the stuff you got. My set is wood shell,...
10 years ago