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RIMS vs. original tom mounts
The purist would probably say use the original tom mount, but since it's a player's kit I'm not sure it matters that much. I think the RIMS mounts do...
15 years agoLudwig 3-ply sparkle toms 13"/16"
I'm still looking for a Ludwig 3-ply red sparkle 16" floor tom preferably with a blue/olive badge. It doesn't have to be in perfect condition, just pl...
15 years agoVintage Badges
My guess is that this would be based on personal preference. It seems like the drums and/or badges in their original condition would be more valuable,...
15 years agoThis guy is completely clueless
From drumhack...
15 years agoDrumhead question
I checked the Aquarian website and it looks like the American Vintage and Modern Vintage heads are basically the same. Are they not? Also, should I us...
15 years agoDrumhead question
So, I've got a tom that's slightly out of round and because of this the head fits very tightly on the drum. I'm worried that it might be choking the t...
15 years agoThis guy is completely clueless
I saw that earlier today, too. Crazy! He'll never get that price for that kit.
15 years agoBest way to plug holes
Yeah, I'm probably going to go with a sparkle (maybe gold or blue), although I recently thought about going with the mod orange wrap from Jammin Sam....
15 years agoBest way to plug holes
Thanks guys for all the suggestions. I think I'm going to try gluing the wrap on this kit. I've never done it before, so I'm scared to death, but I wa...
15 years agoLudwig 3-ply sparkle toms 13"/16"
Well, I found a 13" tom, so now all I need is the floor tom. If anyone has a 3-ply 16" floor tom in red sparkle, let me know. I'd even settle for just...
15 years agoVintage Ludwig question
Oh, okay. That makes sense, although I don't really care for the way it looks at all. Thanks for the info guys.
15 years agoVintage Ludwig question
I've noticed some vintage Ludwig toms have the muffler mounted right above the blue/olive badge and was wondering what year these are from. You don't...
15 years agoBest way to plug holes
Wow, thanks Don! That was quite detailed. I'll let you know how it turns out. It could be a while, but I'll get around to it soon, I hope.
15 years agoBlack Beauty Snare - only $1,995
I'll admit, I'm not what you'd consider an authority on vintage drums, but this just seems utterly ridiculous. It says "The years '79 and '80 are the...
15 years agoBest way to plug holes
So, I've got a Ludwig project I'm about to start on and wanted to get some advice. I've got some 3-ply shells I'm going to try to restore and re-wrap....
15 years ago