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My first vintage bass drum!
Yep that's a late 70's-early 80's Tama mount used on Superstar and Imperial star kits.Pretty heavy duty stuff.Nice drum...enjoy. Steve B
14 years agoHello Everybody
Welcome Bob.I didn't know you were an author.Starting to see a lot of familiar forum names.
14 years agoGeorge Hayman Drums
Yep really good drums,hardly a beginners kit.Photos wll tell the tale. Steve B
14 years agoAmazing Beverley Kit For Sale! Too High?
Wow ..675..That guy is smoking rubberbands.That seller thinks because the're vintage ,they must be expensive.Highest I would go would be 225, if I was...
14 years agoHow do you keep track of your cymbals?
I use clear recycling garbage bags.I write all necessary info on the bag and then trim to size.Cymbal companies store and ship then this way ,and acco...
14 years agoScarf of the Shell?
From O-Lugs...
14 years agoScarf of the Shell?
Its called a scarf joint.That is where 2 pieces of wood are joined at gradually tapered edges.Thats how Ludwig made their shells back then.They wrappe...
14 years ago1965 Ludwig Club Date
Is the present wrap original,especially the snare?The value of the kit at this point hinges on the condition of the snare so inspect it carefully and...
14 years agoLudwig mid 60s
I think 200-300 is very fair if in fact they are Ludwig drums.Make sure you check the bearing edges especially the bottom ones as a lot of drummers pl...
14 years agoVintage Pearl Fiberglass drums
+1 on the Tama Fibrestar kit.Last time i heard one of those kits they sounded really good.Comparable to 60's 3 ply Ludwigs but much louder and more...
14 years agoQ regarding Ludwig Pioneer
From auto.pilot...
14 years agojust bought a mysterious snare! help me ID it!
Those drums sound amazing.If you are considering cleaning or restoration ,remember do NOT use steelwool,and nickle plating is not as resilient as chro...
14 years agoEarly 80's 6.5x14 Tama Imperialstar Mastercraft snare drum
Welcome to the forum and yes the steel shell is the same.If you can't find the snare you're looking for here;they pop up on ebay on a regular basis.Yo...
14 years ago1970? Ludwig Five piece
Nice set of drums.Those 70's BOP wrap kits have their own special mojo and sound beautiful.Good luck. Steve B
14 years agoLudwig 63 Black Oyster Pearl Set
From MIKEY777...
14 years ago