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WTB Ludwig 70’s vistalite bass drum claws and multiple hardware pieces.
Hello my fiends! I recently acquiered a 1970’s Clear vista kit and it’s missing a few hardware parts. I’m am looking for the foll...
7 years agoWhat to look for when buying 70’s Ludwig Vistalite kit
From grantro...
7 years agoWhat to look for when buying 70’s Ludwig Vistalite kit
Nothing to crazy as far as progress goes. Been a bit busy getting ready for the holidays. Got to the last tom, the floor tom. After stripping it down...
7 years agoWhat to look for when buying 70’s Ludwig Vistalite kit
Finally got around stripping the hoops. The citristrip works like a charm. I’ll post more pictures as I work along. Thank you for the advice....
7 years agoWhat to look for when buying 70’s Ludwig Vistalite kit
Thank you all. I’ll have to agree that they look great! What is your go to shop for Ludwig parts? eBay seems kinda hit and miss.
7 years agoWhat to look for when buying 70’s Ludwig Vistalite kit
Ok...So I pulled the trigger and I am happy to report that the drums are in very good condition. I was concerned with scratches, extra holes, out of...
7 years agoAnother 2 Zildjian 20” rides from the 50’s or 60’s?
That’s good advice. I never thought about copper rivets. I would have to buy some and try it out. I’m probably going to let them go thoug...
7 years agoAnother 2 Zildjian 20” rides from the 50’s or 60’s?
that’s a good point. I don’t believe they are waxed. So they will patina again in time. I am also thinking about putting the rivets on th...
7 years agoAnother 2 Zildjian 20” rides from the 50’s or 60’s?
From mlayton...
7 years agoAnother 2 Zildjian 20” rides from the 50’s or 60’s?
From OddBall...
7 years agoAnother 2 Zildjian 20” rides from the 50’s or 60’s?
Hey everyone. So after looking at the posts in here about the Zildjian 20” rides, I am curious to find out what cymbals I have here. First c...
7 years agoWhat to look for when buying 70’s Ludwig Vistalite kit
Thank you dharma bum. Are these drums more susceptible to being out of round due to them being made of acrylic? I also saw some of the pictures the...
7 years agoWhat to look for when buying 70’s Ludwig Vistalite kit
From TheElectricCompany...
7 years agoWhat to look for when buying 70’s Ludwig Vistalite kit
Hello everyone. I am about to embark on a hunt for some vistalite kits locally. I never had an acrylic kit so I am unsure on what to look for other...
7 years ago1960 Ludwig Pioneer Duco with case and stand worth?
It has a few paint chip damage spots as you can see there by the badge, too hoop and strainer. Also, one lug has a serial number engraved looks like....
8 years ago