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Brass Acrolite ?
I'm not convinced. Do you have more pictures?
14 years agovintage thrones?
I was watching a friend of mine play a cool Fibes set one day when the tube in the cheap import throne broke through the seat. . . Yes, that's one w...
14 years agoCheap for Downbeats?
$1,400 + $125 shipping doesn't seem cheap to me. Nice kit, though. Looks like replacement floor tom legs.
14 years agovintage thrones?
I really like the oval Ludwig throne from the 70s, though it's been years since I owned one.
14 years agoEarly 60's Ludwig Kit question?
Having worked in a few factories, I can understand. Of course, in '64, Ludwig was swamped with orders thanks to Ringo and The Beatles. You do what yo...
14 years agoEarly 60's Ludwig Kit question?
Ludwig's quality control wasn't always the best. The badge on my '64 Super Classic bass drum is noticeably off-center. It also sports the above-mentio...
14 years agoDOWNBEAT bass drum!
This arrived today: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rt=nc&nma=true&item=250745858062&si=2VTu4Gbugy3hkzZpkB52O1rWbIw%253D&viewitem=&sspa...
14 years agoLong Bass T-Rods for Slingy
From kevins...
14 years agoBest way to ship drumheads?
From jonnistix...
15 years ago8 x 12 and 9 x 13... Do These Sizes Make a Difference?
From mcjnic...
15 years agoBest way to ship drumheads?
Don't do it. I just received an Aquarian head mailed in the paperboard box. There was a permanent crease in one side of the head when I got it. The bo...
15 years agoThoughts about Jazz Sizes and Playing Jazz
[QUOTE=Ludwig-dude;83416]The key is to tune it to its resonant point and also not use a lot of muffling. An EMAD is too dead for an 18" kick. \ I tri...
15 years agoThoughts about Jazz Sizes and Playing Jazz
Drum sizes continue to evolve. 10, 12, 16 seems to be replacing 12,13,16 for 3-tom configurations. I'm not sure I like that. And bass drums continue t...
15 years agoit does exist! (vistalites in jazz sizes)
Too cool! I could see myself playing that!
15 years agoLudwig color
On page 14 of the 67 catalog, the Hobby Outfit is shown in that finish.
15 years ago