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The Ludwig Standard line of drums were introduced in 1968 to be a lower end priced kit to compete with the flood of imports that were coming in at the time from overseas.
However, the great thing is that, like the Club Dates, you were getting the same shell found in the classic line shells of that time, just with different hardware (less expensive to cut costs).
Read moreThe actual drums that were used to feature all of the finish offerings by WFL at this time were titled Dealer Display. This option was made available to dealers beginning in the 1949 catalog in which all seven of the pearl finishes were featured vertically on each panel of a 12” x 15” field drum.
Read more“My Signature snare drum series has a fat, deep, crisp and powerful sound that is great for all styles of music : Rock, Jazz, Funk and Fusion and more!”
Read moreThe 2016 Snare Drum Olympics has started!
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One of the most important, interesting and powerful rhythmic tricks available is groupings of three. I don't mean playing 3/4 or 6/8 or quarter-note triplets. Almost every music style uses three-beat figures played in a four-beat environment. In fact, it's rare to hear a tune that doesn't use this concept in some way.
Read moreTim wants to know what this is and what it's worth. What say ye?
Read moreAny idea how much rewrapping a vintage kit impacts on the monetary value of the drums? I
Read moreI need a tensioner and a damper for a premier 2000 snare
Read moreMy friends, I am seeking the help of anyone that may have information on some missing gear. Unfortunately, my drum storage area was robbed and a lot of stuff was taken. So far, this is what I know has been taken
Read moreRead about Jake Winebrenner's new high tech method of welding broken cymbals back to health.
Read moreI've always been curious about canister drum thrones. I don't recall ever seeing a story about them, anywhere.
Thanks!
Read moreSubject: 1958 slingerland cocktail drum set
Message: hi george i own a '58 slingerland wmp combo bebop drum kit w/ 13''snare ,cymal stands,hi hat,,cymbals,seat,fiber trap case...do you know what this is worth???/thanks mark britestuff@yahoo.com
Joe Montineri has some Jasper shell inventory left. Contact Joe for all details
JASPER RAW SHELLS Pre 2000 Maple Gum 6-Ply
7 - 7x12 2 - 6x13 1 - 6x10 1 - 7x8
1 - 8x12 1 - 5x13 1 - 8x10 6 - 8x8
1 - 9x12 2 - 9x10
1 - 10x12
1 - 4½x12
1 - 6x12
2 - 12x14 2 - 13x16
1 - 16x16
2 - Shell Pacs 19x22, 8x12, 16x16
Hello, I stumbled onto your site and I'm pleased I have I must say. I have a very old (I think) Ludwig 28" x 14" I believe, but measuring from outside of each hoop the overall width is 16".
Read moreRamy Antoun, the designer of this wonderful drum, is a well-known drummer (Seal, Black Eyed Peas, Alexi Murdoc…), songwriter, producer and entrepreneur. Given this combination, it is no wonder that he applied his creative talents to drum design.
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This is a Lyon and Healy early 1900s Antique Military snare drum that dates to around 1909. This drum began its journey in Chicago - manufactured at the Lyon and Healy factory & salesroom located 213, 214, and 217 South Canal Street on the corner of State & Monroe back in the day per label inside the drum shell. Mr. Esposito will be very instrumental in the future of W&A because he now owns the company. A rather new vintage drum enthusiast, having started only recently in 2011, Jeremy bought his first W&A drum set and was hooked. He started researching the history, discovered that the company had dissolved in 1983, and quickly purchased and registered the company name and trademarks, the website domain and started a Facebook Page. Walberg & Auge is now registered as a non-profit for historical and educational purposes.
Read moreShelly Manne (1920-1984) - Historically important jazz drummer most associated with the ‘West Coast Jazz’ style. Shelly was so versatile that he also played on hundreds of Hollywood movie, and television soundtracks. While Shelly’s extensive discography is amazing. The list of musicians he has played, or recorded with is literally mind-boggling.
Read moreMy personal opinion is that Sidekick has a winner here. A "smaller" drum set with shallower depths in the toms and kick, but with standard diameters that sounds like a standard depth set at lower volume - and with a much smaller footprint for those small stages, street busking, rehearsals, in and out gigs, low volume gigs, etc. where a regular size kit is not required
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