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Got this baby up and playable! It took over a month to find a shop in the U.S. that had the bass drum heads I wanted but with patience and many days and nights searching online, I finally found some Remo fiberskyn P3 ambassador and diplomat heads for the bass drum!! I had to purchase a fiberskyn felt tone and cut the felt and felt sleeve out to get a diplomat 🤷🏾‍♂️ With @masterworkcymbals @ludwigdrumshq @remopercussion @vicfirth @tackle_instrument #masterworkcymbals #bluesparkle #blue #vintagedrums #masterworkteam #vintageludwig #thebeatscene #ludwig #wfl #ludwigdrums #clubdate #instadrums #1960s #blue #inspiration #thatsound #somethingold #drumlife #music #musicianlife #batería #keystone #vintage #oldisnew #supportdrumshops #drums #stayhome #project (at Tampa Bay Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCFLAzAJVB-/?igshid=1v2gwlllq9av3

So, I cleaned up one of the pedals I acquired last week. A 1060's Ludwig Universal Speedmaster! The action and response is really smooth and direct even though it's not direct drive. I've been playing the Sonor perfect balance pedal for a decade now, so I am used to this type of action with a light spring tension and totally seeing what inspired that creation from the Speedmaster and the Ghost pedal. Yeah, I know what you're gonna say "but Michael, it squeaks?!" Well, @vitalizerdrums DrumMechanix and others have shown us this "problem" of sorts can be resolved modifying vintage Ludwig pedals with new bushings, a new post and a nut or hex screw cap (how the NEW Speed Kings are made) to make future maintenance quick and easy. I see these as great and affordable pedals to learn on for those that play off of the head and heck, even gig with when trying to keep the hardware bag light 🤔 With @ludwigdrumshq . . . #masterworkcymbals #ludwigdrums #ludwigdrums #thebeatscene #vintagedrums #vintageludwig #bassdrumpedal #vintagepedals #percussion #music #drums #instadrums #drumstagram #drummersofinstagram #drumuniversity #drumsdaily #drumsharing #musicianlife #drumlife #stayhome #art #culture #creative (at Tampa Bay Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBO0qw0p_Wg/?igshid=1orv6aqwmoyjl

The perfect pair! Aluminum & steel! A mid 70s Acrolite 14"x5" snare and a 2015 Rocker snare 14"x5" that I use to construct grooves and create textures. Can't wait to add brass or copper to this mix! #TheBeatScene with @masterworkcymbals @ludwigdrumshq. . . #masterworkcymbals #masterworkteam #ludwigdrums #snare #tackleinstrumentsupplyco #reflexx #vicfirth #remo #vintagedrums #vintageludwig #music #drums #groove #instadrums #drumstagram #drummersofinstagram #dailymusicians #drumsdaily #drumsharing #musicianlife #drumlife #stayhome #art #culture #creative (at Tampa Bay Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_6Uk8wpUAH/?igshid=12t6ik6aaztp3

Gregory Corso and an admirer in 1959. Book « the Beat Scene » Ed. 2018. #GregoryCordo #TheBeatScene #JackKerouac (at Paris 16) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9h0vLaBHoN/?igshid=p690xog6ue0i

Congratulations Reel Art Press & Damiani Books! “Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin,” “The Beat Scene: Photographs by Burt Glinn” and “Edward Keating: MAIN STREET, The Lost Dream of Route 66” are Rolling Stone Magazine Photography Books to Make Any Coffee Table Feel Cool, 2018! @reelartpress @damiani_books @rollingstone @ledzeppelin @burtglinnphoto @ekeats #ledzeppelin #thebeatscene #beat #burtglinn #edwardkeating #mainstreet #route66 https://www.instagram.com/p/BqvKLClHEx3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ga22saeohsk1