Posts
Vistalite head suggestions (Bonham sizes)
No problem.... Ludwig's USA made WeatherMaster's are my fav heads because of the way they Fit on the drums... it makes them easier to tune. and the...
14 years agoVistalite head suggestions (Bonham sizes)
Ludwig's Power Collar are my fav for Vistalites. The SilverDots were the period correct ones... but that was when dampening the edges wasn't fathome...
14 years agoDream Cymbal Tasting in Cincinnati Oct. 1 & 2
You are correct sir........ This forum doesn't guarantee free speech.... We are in a benevolent dictatorship.... posting with the discression of the...
14 years agoWeldOn4 for fixing Vistalites
OK, so I have been using Weld-On 4 to fix cracks in Vistalites... It's supposed to zip right into cracks and chemically weld it all in a short time....
14 years agoLooking for Vistalite Snare Suggestions
Glad it worked for you. Ludwig's head line can be a little deceptive... what Ludwig calls "Heavy" is a 10mil thick ply... Like Remo's medium (A)....
14 years agoDream Cymbal Tasting in Cincinnati Oct. 1 & 2
Dream Cymbals are cool.. I'm still set on Istanbul Mehmet as my favorite. In regards to the political battle... I think it's more the choice of wo...
14 years agoMost bad-ass sounding Ludwigs I've heard in awhile
The set I saw was at Taw's drum works... Avon OH. They told me to check it out... it'd have a sound I liked.. (RockNRoll)... they were right.
14 years ago’58 WFL bass spur issues….
sounds like a bass drum Anchor would be a winner for you. Ludwig, Gibraltar and Cannon all make one. 20-45$. one is all you need.
14 years agoMost bad-ass sounding Ludwigs I've heard in awhile
Keystone is OAK inside and out... they are Wrap finish only... about 3-4 sparkle wraps... They have a more thunderous tone than Clasic Maple... I ha...
14 years agoLooking for Vistalite Snare Suggestions
Yeah.. Medium WeatherMaster Snare is what I use... but those are not nearly the big deal the batter is. The very thin nature of the SS head tends to...
14 years agoneed vintage snare parts to complete snare drum from a bare shell
Is your shell drilled already? that'd determine what you'd have the easiest time with.
14 years agoMost bad-ass sounding Ludwigs I've heard in awhile
I recently got to hear the Keystone series Oak/Maple that's new from ludwig.. those things bring the BOOM! very powerful tone. Have a listen if you...
14 years agoLudwig Acrolite (1980s i think)
Depending on condition..... an acrolite in very good shape is fair at 100$ US. a little more for old timers.... I got one (77-78)ish.. for 25$ in...
14 years agoMy New Old Ludwigs Smell Funky!
Washing is good....... ZorbX is a great stink killer to follow up with. I had a Gibson guitar that had a stinky case...... Zorbx fixed that pretty...
14 years agoSomeone please stop me. I bought another drum set.
Concert toms haven't come back into style, so they don't draw the bids... they are really cool. Ludwig PowerCollar are my favorite heads for those....
14 years ago