I know re-table pretty well. Hes been nothing but a pleasure to deal with. I've never had any kind of issue like the ones described here about LCM.
I was just pointing out this seller because they part out drums like LCM does.You know a good complete drum and they take off the badge's-rims,t-rods=claws-lug screws-shells ete.And does an auction for each just to make more money....Mikey
From the pics and discussion on his way of dealing with people, I could swear he is the guy I accidently caused to fall down the stairs at southworth guitars many years ago.
I was climbing the stairs and some guy was arguing with another at the top of the stairs.
I said "excuse me...coming up the stairway to heaven" and one guy stepped back while the other gave me the stinkeye and stood in the way.
Since he gave me no room, I squeezed through which caused him to roll an ankle off the top stair and stumble/tumble down a bunch of stairs.
He really started screaming whereupon a dog suddenly appeared and gave him a quick bite.
I really miss southworth guitars and that dog/bouncer.
If the two above names vouch for a person, one can trust there will never be issues with a transaction.
I requested a possible trade for a snare they had advertised. Presented below are the emails. Read bottom-to-top, please:
Dear leecountymusic,
***le,
First, I don't "troll." You can check my ebay feedback if you wish. I have 645 "excellents" and zero negatives.
Second, this is simply an idea I had and not really that important to me. Regardless of the theoretical "value" of anything made 45 years ago, things are worth what someone will pay for them. For example, I owned a green sparkle jazz set in the late 1950's that used a 28" bass as that was the fashion then. I am sure that it would be worth a lot today if I still had it, but it is long gone and I don't miss it. I also took lessons from Krupa and Cole in NY and if it had not been for college I would have become a professional, but chose school instead due to their advice. I was only 15 at the time, so I felt that this was good advice, and in those days, before modern music, musicians made no money at all, which is why they had a studio in NY giving lessons.
I am sure Mr. Ludwig was a fine business person and my snare sounds just fine. I simply wondered if you were in the market for a chrome snare that is in new condition and would be interested in a trade, nothing more.
Sorry if I misled you.
Cheers!
Rich
- richopp
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From: leecountymusic
To: richopp
Subject: Re: Other: richopp sent a message about 1968 LUDWIG CHAMPAGNE SPARKLE JAZZ FESTIVAL SNARE DRUM for SET LOT #R182 #271158328995
Sent Date: Feb-21-13 09:43:51 PST
Dear richopp,
Rich, You do realize that wooden Jazz Fests are worth more than the common Supraphonic-400 right? Mr Ludwig explained to my husband at dinner one night, that Ludwig introduced the metal shell drums to take 25% of the pressure off of the wood shop (1 drum of a 4 pc set). He also explained, it brought their cost per set down as well.
Are you seriously looking to acquire a matching jazz festival or just trolling?
***le
- leecountymusic
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From: richopp
To: leecountymusic
Subject: Re: Other: richopp sent a message about 1968 LUDWIG CHAMPAGNE SPARKLE JAZZ FESTIVAL SNARE DRUM for SET LOT #R182 #271158328995
Sent Date: Feb-21-13 05:13:00 PST
Dear leecountymusic,
OK. Thanks anyway!
Cheers!
Rich
- richopp
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From: leecountymusic
To: richopp
Subject: Re: Other: richopp sent a message about 1968 LUDWIG CHAMPAGNE SPARKLE JAZZ FESTIVAL SNARE DRUM for SET LOT #R182 #271158328995
Sent Date: Feb-20-13 21:01:16 PST
Dear richopp,
Hi, As long as you kick in some cash, sure!
- leecountymusic
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From: richopp
To: leecountymusic
Subject: Other: richopp sent a message about 1968 LUDWIG CHAMPAGNE SPARKLE JAZZ FESTIVAL SNARE DRUM for SET LOT #R182 #271158328995
Sent Date: Feb-20-13 16:44:46 PST
Dear leecountymusic,
Hi,
I have a museum-level champagne sparkle Hollywood kit purchased at one time in 1967-68 (Christmas), including cymbals, stands, etc., that has the following numbers:
Bass 566620
16x16 560338
8x12 566626
9x13 567668
Chrome Snare 565199
The badges are still shiny from new and the set is flawless.
I was thinking of replacing the chrome snare with a wrapped one just for fun and wondered if you might be interested in trading your champagne snare for my chrome one? Naturally I will be pleased to supply pictures if you are interested.
Thanks for your time.
Cheers!
Rich
- richopp
1968 LUDWIG CHAMPAGNE SPARKLE JAZZ FESTIVAL SNARE DRUM for SET LOT #R182
Item Id: 271158328995
End time: Feb-24-13 20:31:45 PST
Buyer:
richopp (645 )
100.0% Positive Feedback
Member since Nov-18-01 in United States
Location: FL, United States
Listing Status: This message was sent while the listing was active.
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I find it interesting that the first response to a potential customer is to call them a troll. I have been in business for over 45 years and, while I have encountered some difficult customers along the way, I don't recall ever having resorted to calling them nasty names before any commerce has taken place. Clearly no commerce took place in this case. As I seem to recall, the purpose of business is to "ring the register." Otherwise, why bother?
Cheers!
Rich
