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need parts/advice to refurbish a 70's Ludwig Acrolite snare
Chris: as I suspected, the parts to refurb the Acrolite shell will cost just as much as a decent used one, like the one for sale here on VDF. While yo...
11 years agoRogers Big R
Way to clean 'em up, Christian! They look really sharp, and rock-solid with the MemriLoc hardware! Keep Rockin'! Hugh
11 years agoRogers Power Tone - just got these...
BBB: the pics I was able to pull up on PB don't show the set-up. What are the drum sizes. Also, describe the mounts that are on the BD. Parts for Full...
11 years agoRogers Power Tone - just got these...
Ya hit the Rogers drum lottery, my friend! Perhaps save some pennies (about $500 worth), and buy a matching Powertone snare in Red Glitter. Happy drum...
11 years agogreen vista super sens.
May be too late. May have been sucked up into the Green Vistalite vortex found here on VDF. Don't wait, buy 'em! Hugh
11 years agoRogers Big R XP-8 on eBay
Nice drums, but always bugs me when there's no snare. Ever play a "set" without a snare? Like playing a guitar with no strings. Hugh
11 years agoHelp identifying, did I get taken?
Well, it looks like you've got a vintage Leedy bass drum, and some spare cash to solve the head situation. Very reasonable of the seller to refund som...
11 years agoRogers Script Logo Blue Onyx Dbl. Bass Drum Kit
John: nice find. Looks like you've generated quite a bit of interest already. BTW, the higher quality collets and noses were "machined", not "cast". I...
11 years ago'65-'66 Downbeat kit?
Yup, roundbadgedude has this kit, and the Luddy BOP listed in the "For Sale" section of VDF. Hugh
11 years agoRebeats/ Rob Cook The Gretsch Drum book just released
Just bought a copy for my drum instructor, who's a Gretsch fanatic. It's really cool that Rob will personally autograph the book, as well. I'm a Roger...
11 years agoVistalite Fans *MUST SEE*
The reason for so many Green Vistalite kits is simple: during the formative years of infancy, his mom worked for Ludwig on the Green Vistalite line. S...
11 years agoHelp with Rogers kit
Stephen: if you can get them for $600, that's a pretty good deal. The only other thing I see, in addition to the non-original bass drum hoop, is the w...
11 years agoVistalite Fans *MUST SEE*
Can you say "OCD" anyone?
11 years agoneed help with identification / dates
Good advice so far, from the guys who know. The only question not answered: the snare appears to be a late 1971-early 1972 manufacture. Good luck on t...
11 years agoVintage BDP Clubdates hit the stage!
Sweet set-up. Am partial to BDP myself. My kit was originally a '66 Rogers Headliner, with a 13" Dayton tom and double tom mount added later, probably...
11 years ago