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Black Beauty.Ludwig or Leedy?
I think that early on, at least before the mid 20's, Leedy called their engraved drums Multi Model Classics. This was prior to the Black Elite name be...
7 years agoHere's something you don't see often !
According to Ralf's site, I think those may be Gold Zoom. Cool wrap no matter what they are. Mike
7 years ago(my new) WFL Questions
From funkypoodle...
7 years ago(my new) WFL Questions
10 lugs on a 20" bass drum? My '50 W&A bass drum is a Gretsch shell, 3 ply with no re-rings. It is a 22" with 8 Slingerland lugs.
7 years agoWalberg & Auge?
I owned a 16x14 floor tom in Black wrap drum that was pristine. It was late 40's/early 50's era. Had Gretsch lugs. I don't recall what the shell was....
7 years ago(my new) WFL Questions
'48-'52 Wfl badge there. For some reason Walberg & Auge is ringing out to me. Would explain some of the question marks as they were know to mix variou...
7 years agoVintage Ludwig snare.Need info
See no pics here. Mike
7 years agoCymbal Age?
After I checked the ruler beside the second one, I also thought Large Stamp due to the height of the stamp. Just didn't look Large Stamp to me though....
7 years agoCymbal Age?
That's a Trans Stamp on the left. Appears to be a 60's cymbal on the right. EDIT: incorrect on my part on the second one. Also, I think the Trans Sta...
7 years agoOld Zildjian with Ink Stamp
Some ink stamps were put on by Zildjian and some were actually stamped by the stores that sold them. That type of ink stamp is much like that on some...
7 years agoNew Beats
Those look like New Beats that have been drilled to resemble Quick Beats. If the cymbal has the solid ink "zildjian" on the bottom instead of the holl...
7 years agoLudwig Baseball Bat Muffler Parts
Nice move Mike. People helping other people. Love it. Mike
7 years ago60's Clubdate spurs for Orphan Kit
Someone will know for sure. I've done a few and used the button heads bolts (until I found a rail). There is an exact name that escapes me at the mome...
7 years agoBack together
Looking good! I always thought that the clear vistalites had a classy look to them. Mike
7 years agoChinese Drums with 20's and 30's Kits
Good research there. I was familiar with them but not enough to really comment. If you've got a cradle, you're already way ahead of the game. That's f...
7 years ago