Here's
my first GHOST pedal, before I reconditioned it.
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My first
introduction to the GHOST came in 1987-88. I was a Freshman in high
school, and I shared study hall with a drum lover (who didn't really
play) named Chris Clayton. Chris had a Ludwig Drum Catalog from
the early '80s, I think. I seem to remember the catalog had the
natural maple Big Beat kit with the American Eagle on it. A Vistalite
Tivoli was also featured, as was the GHOST pedal. I was first drawn
to the GHOST for aesthetic reasons. I liked the art deco look of
the design, (which someone once said looked like an old building)
and the circular springs. I also liked the color--a kind of silvery
green. I had a book when I was younger, a "Hardy Boys"
style Mystery called "The Mystery of the Green Ghost."
I don't remember what the story was about, other than the cover
(featuring a silvery green Ghost) was very cool. And, being
a good Baptist, I'm into things like Ghosts...
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13 years
later, I bought these mid 70s red
Vistalites, and they needed some work. I was buying up parts,
and my 1958
WFLs already had a Speed King; and all drummers have to
be familiar with that pedal. So I bought a GHOST. In doing some
research online, I've found there wasn't any info on this pedal.
So, I've made it my special quest--to make a web page dedicated
to this pedal. And it's not because I'm so in love with it (although
it is one great feeling pedal), but I think something as
well known as The GHOST should have some kind of home on the net.
I hope
you enjoy poking around. If you've got information that you think
should be included here, by all means, drop me a line.
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