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Question about 1930's L&L Super Sensitive snare drums
The drum arrived, 6.5x14 Super Sensitive... a few before photos. The drum has an April 1937 date stamp, Imperial lugs with inserts (for those keeping...
10 years agoQuestion about 1930's L&L Super Sensitive snare drums
I picked up a 6.5 Ludwig Super Sensitive with a date stamp April 1937. Judging from the catalog scans, it looks like the Super Sensitive model (top an...
10 years ago1930's Slingerland Sparkling Gold Artist Model
Beautiful drum.
10 years ago1936 5x14 Silver Anniversary Super Ludwig
Thanks... The pitting on the lugs was quite deep. (the hardware is chrome, not nickel) Sometimes you can smooth it out on the wheel. Didn't make too m...
10 years ago1936 5x14 Silver Anniversary Super Ludwig
and after....
10 years ago1936 5x14 Silver Anniversary Super Ludwig
Here is a nice 1936 Silver Anniversary Super Ludwig that I picked up complete with original snares and a pair of calf heads. According to the catalog...
10 years agoYamaha Y-badge golden dragon kit
The kit looks clean and should be a good buy at that price... I never played the 6 lug snare drum out on gigs... but the kick and toms can sound great...
10 years ago1930's Ludwig Super Sensitive
Thanks Mike. Yes, the wood looks original with only one panel showing some slight flaking of the finish. I did notice the order difference when compar...
10 years ago1930's Ludwig Super Sensitive
The 1933 catalog scan mentions an internal tone control which this drum does not have... so, would that place the drum between 1930 and 33?
10 years ago1930's Ludwig Super Sensitive
Another addition to the Ludwig snare collection. A 1930's Ludwig & Ludwig Super Sensitive with a beautiful mahogany shell. The drum came complete and...
10 years agoAnyone knowledgeable on Walberg & Auge?
Blog on W&A history http://jazzriffing.blogspot.com/2013/03/world-renowned-walbergs-of-worcester.html
10 years agoAnyone knowledgeable on Walberg & Auge?
Jeremy Esposito recently purchased the name, has a historical site, is working on a book, and is making some new drums. This is the website - http://w...
10 years agoYamaha Midnight Surf?
Cool... A rare bird of the thunder wraps. Ive never come across a Midnight Surf.
11 years agoVintage Ludwig Black Beauty
Thanks Mike and Mark for the info... Mike, I'll contact you about the butt plate.
11 years agoVintage Ludwig Black Beauty
From Ron_M...
11 years ago