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Any vintage drum guys on DC?

Jason_ - Wed, 02/10/2010 - 01:03 | 3,293 views

I'm a sucker for vintage drums of all makes and models. I have a few old ones and would like to get more when the money and the space are there.
So let's see what you got, and don't skimp on the pics and details....

1971 Ludwig "Duo Rock" outfit in Oyster Black Pearl. American made 3-ply maple shells w/reinforcement rings and laquered interiors. Sizes are 12x8", 13x9", 16x16", 20x18"(floor tom), (2) 20x14" bass drums(1 not shown in picture), and a 14x6 Supraphonic snare. This set was given to Jason by his father George who was the original owner. The set was ordered in late 1970 but was not made and received until early 1971. George was told it was due to the custom 20" floor tom.

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slowmotioncowboy Says I was thinking of getting an

Submitted On: Wednesday, Jul 28, 2010 - 12:40 AM

I was thinking of getting an old Ludwig on craigslist, but I got a different one.

slowmotioncowboy Says Re: Any vintage drum guys on DC?

Submitted On: Wednesday, Jul 28, 2010 - 12:39 AM

I've got a fibes 4 peice kit and it is awesome. I love it. Chrome.

toddc Says Re: Any vintage drum guys on DC?

Submitted On: Monday, Jul 26, 2010 - 1:30 PM

Rogers Dynasonic with engraved Joe Thompson signature. Not sure of Date.
Also a 1978 Musser M44.

Have not figured out how to upload a picture yet. Hmmmm...

brianklammermusic Says Re: Any vintage drum guys on DC?

Submitted On: Monday, Jun 14, 2010 - 3:22 PM

1960 Ludwig with a 1960 Ludwig WFL Suprasonic snare took 6 months of restoration work.
got a matching 28" 1968 Ludwig Bass drum as well

Jason_ Says Re: Re: Any vintage drum guys on DC?

Submitted On: Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 - 12:24 AM

Those are gorgeous Brian. I've always thought the black diamond pearl was classy. What sizes are the drums on the kit? I bet the 28" is a monster.

brianklammermusic Says Re: Re: Re: Any vintage drum guys on DC?

Submitted On: Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 - 12:10 PM

20x14 Bass 12x6 tom 16x16 floor tom snare is 14x6 the other Bass drum is 28x14 and yes it is a monster! took alot of work restoring these, they were my first restoration so i am looking forward to restoring more as i can get my hands on some good classics. but man it is tough to find the time between gigging.

cowboyplayindrummer Says Re: Any vintage drum guys on DC?

Submitted On: Thursday, Feb 25, 2010 - 9:24 AM

You guys are killing me! I had a 1964 5pc Ludwig. I wish I had her now :(

Jason_ Says Re: Any vintage drum guys on DC?

Submitted On: Thursday, Feb 25, 2010 - 12:29 AM

Another shot of the 59's.

Jason_ Says Re: Re: Any vintage drum guys on DC?

Submitted On: Thursday, Feb 25, 2010 - 12:34 AM

And yes that is an LP claw w/steel rod acting as a floor tom leg. The bass drum has some 70's Gretsch stuff adapted to it till I get some bread for the real parts. All the drums I've posted have descriptions and pics at jasonstander.net .

drumfreak Says drool.. is Brian at Cyclone helping with this one? I see a Cyclo

Submitted On: Friday, Feb 12, 2010 - 10:08 PM

drool.. is Brian at Cyclone helping with this one? I see a Cyclone Drums head on it!

Jason_ Says Re: drool.. is Brian at Cyclone helping with this one? I see a C

Submitted On: Saturday, Feb 13, 2010 - 8:48 AM

He is helping me out with this one. He gave me great restoration tips and is helping me locate the vintage parts I need to finish it. Now I just need to get some scratch together. Those vintage parts are not cheap!

drumfreak Says Re: Re: drool.. is Brian at Cyclone helping with this one? I see

Submitted On: Saturday, Feb 13, 2010 - 10:27 AM

Well it looks freaking great!

drumfreak Says Re: Re: drool.. is Brian at Cyclone helping with this one? I see

Submitted On: Saturday, Feb 13, 2010 - 10:27 AM

By the way, we need to play drums again Jason - Give me a call man, you gots my cell! I can play pretty much any time.

Jason_ Says Re: Any vintage drum guys on DC?

Submitted On: Friday, Feb 12, 2010 - 8:23 PM

One more set...... Come on guys/gals, let's see what you got!

A 1959 Ludwig Super Classic in Red Sparkle Pearl wrap with matching wood snare. The sizes on this one are 12x8", 16x16", 22x14", and 14x5" COB Classic Strainer Snare. The wood used on these was a combo of african mahogany and maple. 3 ply's total, one very thick, and two very thin with maple reinforcement rings and natural raw interiors. This was THE set in the 1950's. There are still quite a few things left to fix on this one. A work in progress...

visioncrys Says Wow man. That is a Beautiful set. Love the color!

Submitted On: Friday, Feb 12, 2010 - 11:12 AM

Wow man. That is a Beautiful set. Love the color!

visioncrys Says Wow man. That is a Beautiful set. Love the color!

Submitted On: Friday, Feb 12, 2010 - 11:12 AM

Wow man. That is a Beautiful set. Love the color!

Eric Doodeveloper Says Those are beautiful!

Submitted On: Wednesday, Feb 10, 2010 - 1:51 PM

Those are beautiful!

Jason_ Says Re: Any vintage drum guys on DC?

Submitted On: Wednesday, Feb 10, 2010 - 12:45 PM

Late 1960's Mica-Sonic Deluxe in Blue Aqua Satin. Japanese Luan wood in 12x8", 14x14", 20x16", and a 14x6" snare. The bass drum mounted cymbal stand has been replaced with a DW model. The snare drum has had a snare valley bed cut in and is outfitted with Yamaha Vintage wood hoops along with Puresound strainer. The kick drum hoops have been changed out from metal to maple wood. This kit is a great example of the Pre-Yamaha(Pearl, or Tama) japanese drum sets that were available for beginners and semi-pro's. The shells are 9-ply Luan mahogany very comparable to the Grestch Catalina Club shells(but much heavier). They do not have reinforcement rings. The bearing edges are rounded on these. The wood grain of all plys run from bearing edge to bearing edge as opposed to around the drum horizontally which makes them quiet drums. They have a very warm sound perfect for small jazz gigs. I have plans to replace/repair the rail-mount consolette.