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Ludwig Two Badged Cob Late 80's Snare????

To me, that looks like what gibson guitars would call a factory "second". A funtional, but messed up piece that was sold to an employee at a discount...

15 years ago
removing cover off tama swingstar

also, remember that unless you are really good with finishing wood (sealing the grain, building up finish, sanding between coats, final buff out etc),...

15 years ago
Ludwig Jazzette

I know, right?

15 years ago
Grestch RB orphans, REUNITED!

Some before shots...

15 years ago
How do you like your kick hoops?

black, with inlays...

15 years ago
Grestch RB orphans, REUNITED!

Thanks! I am really happy with them. rack is a 3 ply, 6 for the rest. Big and open and focused. I am still working with the finding the sweet spot...

15 years ago
Grestch RB orphans, REUNITED!

The floor is original finish, the others needed a SEVERE recovering, among other things... ME VERY HAPPY!

15 years ago
Rattle-ee Gretsch mufflers... how to SHUT THEM UP?

yeah, that was my other thought...

15 years ago
Restoring a faded wrap?

you would really need to post a pic. Chances are slim that there is much you can do, as it usually faded from UV exposure and that can't be reversed....

15 years ago
Rattle-ee Gretsch mufflers... how to SHUT THEM UP?

I have tried a bunch of things, to get these guys to stop being so noisy, and I am at my wits end. I think I am going to just remove them and use a...

15 years ago
Ludwig Snare Drum Clips - 1920's

Ebay. And they are pricey. I have four NOB drums with clips and I gotta tell you, if your drum has straight hoops (no flange), the new ones will pop...

15 years ago
Gretsch Die-cast Rims

I use 0000 steel wool. Nothing will take deep scrapes and bruises out except a full re-surfacing and then rechroming.

15 years ago
What to do? old Gretsch 23 x 12 BD....

yeah, I am gonna do something with it. Probably make it a cool bass drum. Maybe I'll love it! Yep, 23"...

15 years ago
What to do? old Gretsch 23 x 12 BD....

So, I got this old drum, no hardware for nothing. It has hoops and shell in good shape. What should I do with it? it was a single tension model. M...

15 years ago
Gretsch Shells / Hello!

citristrip works, but it's not as simple as wiping off. I had to brush on, sit for a couple hours then scrape off. I did this twice on my BD. It wo...

15 years ago