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70's Ludwig kit restoration ideas needed
Hey scotty - You do have some choice here. I know that it will be hard, but don't do anything before you get some wrap samples (get a few different W...
13 years agoWhere did it all start?
Excellent stories. Obviously the vintage drum bug has bit us all in different ways. Keep the stories coming, and post some pics of the culprits Yes...
13 years agoVintage drum research
Submitted. Even though you missed a couple of choices, it was good that you had an 'Other' option that could be filled in. Good luck with your ventu...
13 years agoZildjian
I've got a fairly heavy ride from the 60's. It's not marked at all (or at least not that I can decipher), aside from the usual 60's stamp. So, yes th...
13 years agoLudwig Super-Sensitive vs Rogers Dynasonic
Sounds like this will make for an interesting discussion indeed. I have a couple of supersensitives and have never tried a Dynasonic, though I've bee...
13 years agoWhere did it all start?
From CaptainCrunch...
13 years agoVintage Ludwig Drums?
Very cool find. It would be helpful if you also posted a picture of the stamp on the Zildjian cymbal. You might have something interesting.
13 years agoflake/glitter finish?
Welcome to the forum! Post some pictures for us so we can see what you're up against. Wow JC, I missed your original post on those, but they look gr...
13 years agoRemo Ambassadors
Many smaller drum shops worth their salt will let you try some different head combos if you are interested in buying a set of heads. I spent a couple...
13 years agoGretsch restore or rewrap?
Good advice from all. I agree and strongly suggest finding a floor tom first and wrapping them all at once, or at very least buy enough wrap and stash...
13 years agoChampagne/Bermuda sand wrap?
From scottyb...
13 years agoLudwig Lug Question
Many people have converted entire kits over to classic lugs with no issues to give them the classic look. Apparently, some Ludwig Standard kits came...
13 years agoLudwig snare players... Tube lug or Imperial Lug?
I think I'll have to say imperial. For looks, I definitely like the tube lugs, but for sound, I think it wouldn't be a true supra sound without the im...
13 years agoRingos Snare
From JRichard...
13 years agoWhere did it all start?
Wow, those are some really great stories guys - keep 'em coming! Kevins - thanks for sharing that. That's what I like most about the vintage drum co...
13 years ago