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Scored a Ludwig Standard Ruby Strata Set Today
The Silver Mist set looks sharp! I'm Ludwig fan from way back and have had several vintage kits (still have the WFL set I got when I was 13) but my f...
12 years ago1963 Ludwig Black Oyster Jazz Festival : As Clean As They Come!
Love That Drum! Eye Ball MarkE
12 years ago"Standing in the Shadow of Motown" on the Movie Channel
I don't know about YouTube but this documentary is available as a DVD. I got mine a couple of years ago. I am so glad this film was produced as, eve...
12 years agoRick Nielsen American Pickers....
Hey, now that's an idea! It creates a vivid mental image. MarkE
12 years agoHello
One rare kit that appears to be in nice shape. May I just stress...Do Not Seperate the Components! It may be tempting to sell one or two pieces when...
12 years agoQuestion from an old Noob
The Slingerlands would be a better choice than either of your other two options. For the asking price, and the kit being offered, you can't go wrong....
12 years agoMy guess is Apollo-what's yours?
Hey John, It's possible your drums never had badges. Those sold by Sears in 1965-1966 (availabe in only red sparkle or blue sparkle) did not have any...
12 years agoMy guess is Apollo-what's yours?
I'd agree with Mikey. Could well be Apollo but, due to the wrap color and the knock-off Slingerland 'stick saver' rims, it could be Majestic or any of...
12 years agoRemo And I thought they just made heads
I can't help regarding value of your drum, but am familiar with Remo's PTS (pre tuned system) drums. I believe, for a time, Remo produced a drum ser...
12 years agoChristmas Show
Old School, The drums look great! 'Just right for a Christmas show...maybe a little angelhair snow, or tinsel, or wreath, to make Santa feel even mo...
12 years agoClub Date Rewrap
Burgundy Sparkle was offered by Ludwig on 60's Club Dates. I had a kit, that I sold a few years ago, which had spent many years covered in contact pa...
12 years agoWhich would you rather buy in this situation 60's Luddy vs '69 Slingerland
Patrick, I, too, am a longtime Ludwig guy and agree that those Luddys look sweet. However, were it I faced with the decision, I'd have to go for th...
12 years agoScored a Ludwig Standard Ruby Strata Set Today
Hi Bondo, 'Looks like those Standards are in nice shape! At $125 I'd say you did well with this find. I really like this color and your drums l...
12 years agoLudwig Bass Drum Spurs
Hey Larryz, Are your spurs pointy-sharp on both ends? All of them that I've had experience with have been sharp on one end and straight cut (flat) o...
12 years agoInformation Request - Ludwig's 'B' lines
Hi Rick, I just visited your drum dating site (sounds a little kinky, doesn't it?) and am impressed with what you've done thus far. Yes my Standards a...
12 years ago