Ludwig Lug Question?

[Prostix]

Hello,
Got a question that I have wondered about for awhile now. These ludwig lugs both came off a 1967 Bass drums. They look the same on top, but when you turn them over they are made different. Wich one is correct to a 1967 bass drum? Are they both correct? How do you date Ludwig hardware such as lugs,screws, t-rods, claws, etc..Please, any information would be helpful..


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[MIKEY777]

Hello,
Got a question that I have wondered about for awhile now. These ludwig lugs both came off a 1967 Bass drums. They lookl the same on top, but when you turn them over they are made different. Wich one is correct to A 1967 bass drum? Are the both correct? How do you date hardware such as lugs,screws, t-rods, claws, etc..Please any information would be helpful..


Thanks,Hi,As for your questions,it's my understanding that the lug on the right in the photo could be anywere from about 1955-1965,the one on the left is from about 1965-1975 or so,when it comes to the screws with slits are from before 1960 after 1960 all the way to the late 70s they were just hex shape screws with-out slits.when it comes to t-rods and claws the 1960s are heavyer ones then the 70s...Mikey

[giger.t.]

Hello! Just want to say that the Lud lugs from different generations,are not the same from the top also.(P.S. The differences are barely noticable.)

[Prostix]

Is there a website out there that can tell me how to date Ludwig hardware?