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1960 Ludwig Pioneer WMP Snare
The Pioneer is an under-rated gem. I played mine (red sparkle) at a jam session last week. Deep, musical tone; it sounds like a bigger drum.
15 years agoBest Spurs for a 20 Club Date
There is a set of BD spurs that comes with the Pearl Jungle Jig that might do the trick. About $30. They would fit into your Ludwig mounts.
15 years agoEarly 60's Ludwig Duco Set
Ludwig drum kits didn't always perfectly mirror the catalog configurations, which were rarely updated. My first kit, which I bought used in 1977, was...
15 years agoOld Kit In Action
Now I'm missing my old champagne sparkle kit!
15 years agoAnyboby have a clue?
My "Olympian" snare (made in Japan) had those lugs, until I replaced them with Ludwig bowties.
15 years agofibes drums-what type of rack tom mounting hardware was used?
I played a Fibes set for a few years. Great sound, and the hardware seemed fine, but the snare was GREAT. Buddy Rich, of course, used a Fibes snare du...
15 years ago'60s Ludwig Club Dates - value?
From checker758...
15 years agoNeed Help! How to Work A Club Date Floor Tom Bracket
I don't have one here either, but when assembled properly, the L-shaped end will be on the lower side of the bracket and facing away from the drum. Wh...
15 years agoslingerland 70's
You done good. Those look very nice!
15 years agoArmand 19" sizzle vs. vintage 19" sizzle.
I really like my Armand ride, also purchased used. When I bought it from Fork's Drum Closet, I was advised that it works great as a crash/ride, and i...
15 years ago