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60's Ludwig Suprise
Man that is beautiful! You must live right to be handed such a gem. They look brand new. WELL DONE.
13 years agoRestoring 60's Ludwigs
It's been a while now, but I wanted to add just one thing to this thread. I had flanges re-cut on four drums that were in dire need, and I hope to get...
13 years agoRestoring 60's Ludwigs
I just this moment figured out from reading through various forums that the snare pictured above is evidently an Ajax, not a Gretsch. I was told it wa...
13 years agoRestoring 60's Ludwigs
I will DEFINITELY pick up the Igoe material. That video amazing. Just what I am needing presently. Many thanks for that! Vibes, good idea. That was...
13 years agoRestoring 60's Ludwigs
Thanks for the kudos. It was a battle at times. The first round of painting came out awful. Small bubbles formed and caused pock marks across surfaces...
13 years agoRestoring 60's Ludwigs
After a long hiatus, thought I would revive this thread long enough to thank everyone and post additional photos. I got a great deal of useful informa...
13 years agoRestoring 60's Ludwigs
I have two shells (a 3-ply 8x12 and the 9x13 concert tom I am going to convert) stripped of wrap and glue residue removed. Here are some pics: http:...
13 years agoRestoring 60's Ludwigs
Well, sad story but happy ending. Successfully peeled vast majority of paint from an 8x12 tom using Lift Off 4, and plastic wrap, but paint had perme...
13 years agoRestoring 60's Ludwigs
Thanks! I'll look into that. Got some No.4 Lift Off and that worked better. Apparently it is oil based paint. Still slow and laborious. Ended up placi...
13 years agoRestoring 60's Ludwigs
First of all, let me say how much I have enjoyed lurking on this forum. I have learned a lot. Thanks to everyone. I am embarking on a project to rest...
13 years ago