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Need a small piece of shell
You can also cut a plug to fit the hole out of a piece of 3/4" maple and glue it in the hole. Once the glue has set, sand down the plug flush with the...
13 years ago60's Ludwig Flat Base stands-Base Section Differences?
that is correct. They are the same other than the length with the snare stand being shorter.
13 years ago60's Ludwig Flat Base stands-Base Section Differences?
The ones without the collar are definitely earlier. The collar was a big improvement because it prevents the down tube from getting a chewed up from t...
13 years agoSlangy Aluminum vs. Ludwig Acrolite?
the shells of the first run of acros or prototypes, whichever theory you believe were made almost exactly like the slingys. Rolled and welded shell, f...
13 years agolate 40"s 7x14 Radio King project help
I have found that a lot of the mounting screws were nickle plated instead of chrome. The lock washers are sometimes black oxide or nickle.
13 years agoMy New Old Ludwigs
maple. Mahogany would be too brittle.
13 years agoMy New Old Ludwigs
From bermuda...
13 years agoMy New Old Ludwigs
Those drums are beautiful. I noticed the lugs and rims. They were available painted white and were also offered painted in matching duco that matche...
13 years agoLudwig Superclassic Strainer
Puresound percussion makes snare wires to fit. They have two versions depending on what type of butt plate you have. Puresound 14" W.F. Ludwig Snare...
13 years agoLudwig Superclassic Strainer
Here is the Ludwig spare parts catalog. One of the benefits of Ludwig being the oldest surviving American drum company is that they still make al ot o...
13 years agoLudwig Superclassic Strainer
From hawghunter...
13 years agoLudwig Superclassic Strainer
Ludwig still makes this strainer and they sell the handle as a spare part. Drums on Sale appears to have them for $9.02 The Ludwig part number is p-...
13 years agoLudwig Superclassic Strainer
Doesn't look original to me. It looks a lot like the handle off of a Trick strainer. [IMG]http://static.musiciansfriend.com/derivates/6/001/226/992...
13 years agoA Sign Of The Times
on another forum (not drum related) I frequent we call these sorts of posts "drive by's" That forum also is very clear that they don't give appraisals...
13 years agoVintage Ludwig set found at yard sale
From Hvpeck...
13 years ago