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Latest Ludwig Oddity
One last comparison. My new metal Standard and my 80's chrome over wood model. The Standard is the one with the lower badge. Mike
7 years agoLatest Ludwig Oddity
Here are the more common Standards for comparison..Also added a pic of the new one for comparison. Mike
7 years agoLatest Ludwig Oddity
Received this one not long ago. At first glance it looks like one of the chrome over wood blue olive badge models that were made in the early 80's. Bu...
7 years ago60's Ludwig Mount Options
James...with Ludwig, never say never. We have certainly seen stranger things! Mike
7 years agoKrut Hi-hats
Nothing wrong with that at all. Mike
7 years ago60's Ludwig Mount Options
I've seen plenty setup like that. But none were cataloged like that as far as Down Beat kits. Most likely a special ordered Hollywood kit in smaller s...
7 years agoISO 60s Psych Red Inlay For 22" BD Hoop
Well done! Mike
7 years agoVintage Ludwig Lug Misalignment
I have an early 80's Ludwig snare drum in which the hoops and lugs didn't line up properly. Had a extra pair of single flange hoops and clips on hand....
7 years agoLudwig Pioneer Champagne Sparkle Snare
No pictures showing. Mike
7 years agoMIJ drum key question
Thanks for the reply Kenwood. Is there a key that we are missing? Did you find anything that worked? Mike
7 years agoMIJ drum key question
Acquired a 60's Norma 6 lug snare this week. Looks to be original with the exception of the snare side head. Shell has re-rings. Nice shape. Ran into...
7 years agoGot these today on CL
The floor tom is not a 12x15 by any chance? That wrap snare is actually desirable. Someone here might want a crack at it. Mike
7 years ago1966 Ludwig Hollywood Sky Blue Pearl
Is that a pre-serial Supra/Super? Mike
7 years agoPicked up some Ludwig Drums for $100...what do I have?
Turned out great! Sound really nice. Nice playing as well. Mike
7 years agoVistalite bass drum lug?
As far as the vintage original Vistalites, they used the same lug as the wooden drums. They used that thin white gasket underneath. You probably find...
7 years ago