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How do you tighten up a loose badge?
On some that move quite a bit, I've rotated the badge to one side, put a small dab of glue in the spot and rotate the badge back over it. Then tape it...
9 years agoLudwig Black Beauty Price Check
Those early b/o badge models can get pricey. One like that sold on ebay a few months ago for 1200 plus. A 6.5 in the same sold for 2100 just a few day...
9 years agoBuying a Supra?
You can save some money by buying a blue olive badge model. They sound much the same to my ears and are generally less expensive. Also finding a keyst...
9 years agoYear of Acro and Restoration
Looks nice! That's some of the last b/o badge models, probably 83-84. I've ton a ton of these drums and know exactly what you're talking about on the...
9 years agoAnyone play a vintage drum with calfskin heads
I've got a 17/12/14 Wfl/Ludwig kit in maple. It has both calf heads on the bass and reso on the floor tom. Have not been able to find one that will fi...
9 years ago1979/1980 Ludwig Black Beauty Super Sensitive
Looks like a 5" to me. Mike
9 years agoLudwig Tom
Looks nice. Does it have any problems? Mike
9 years agoExtending the olive branch…
Well put Vinny. Very nice gesture from Mario as well. I've always said that this is something that we choose to do. We should enjoy it. Treating other...
9 years agoFor Sale: Ludwig Snare Drum
Added some better pics. Thanks. Mike
9 years ago1960 Ludwig "DOWNBEAT" WMP
Those look just right! Love 'em. Goodness! Mike
9 years agoFor Sale: Ludwig Snare Drum
This is a very sharp looking 5x14 8 lug blue olive badge Acrolite. Serial number is 3113220. This drum is all original with the exception of heads and...
9 years agoFor Sale: Several Vintage 50's Avedis Zildjian Cymbals!
Cymbal number 4 is sold. All done now. Thanks everyone! Mike
9 years agoFor Sale: Several Vintage 50's Avedis Zildjian Cymbals!
Replied. Thanks! Mike
9 years agoLudwig Vintage 22" Bass Drum Head
The 60's Ludwig heads had a few variations. Some were translucent and some were not. I've got originals on most all of my kits. White/cream was the ov...
9 years agoFor Sale: Several Vintage 50's Avedis Zildjian Cymbals!
Cymbal number 2 is sold. Thanks. Mike
9 years ago