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'66 Ludwig Supra?

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Hello everyone,

First off, I'm new to the vintage snare community. I just picked up a 1966 Ludwig Supraphonic (got that by checking out the serial number on Vintage Drum Guide). The date stamp says JUN 16 1966. What I am trying to find out is whether this drum is all original or if it has been peiced together by someone (you'll see why I ask when you see the pictures).

The shell and serial number seems to match it to a '66 Supra, but the throw off, strainer and bottom hoop look more like what I've seen on older '20s and '30s snares, so I'm wondering what's going on with that.

I also am looking for suggestions on where to find a replacement strainer, as the butt end has started releasing wires and, upon further investigation, it looks like someone has home repaired it.

Here are some photos...

http://s44.photobucket.com/albums/f48/abiggerjimjr/Ludwig%20Snare/

Thanks!

abiggerjimjr

abiggerjimjr
Sound Engineer/Amateur Drummer
Proud owner of a '66 Super Sensitive
Posted on 14 years ago
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Welcome to the VDF, your drum is a ludwig supersensitive, here is a link to it. http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/ludwig_snaredrums/1966_LUDWIG_SNARES2.jpg

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
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@vintagemore2000

Bowing

Cool, thanks. Might make it easier to find info about it!

Any ideas where to get the snare unit?

abiggerjimjr
Sound Engineer/Amateur Drummer
Proud owner of a '66 Super Sensitive
Posted on 14 years ago
#3
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Most drum shops can order new snare strainers for the Super Sensitives from Ludwig. Should cost you about $16.

Posted on 14 years ago
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From Reder

Most drum shops can order new snare strainers for the Super Sensitives from Ludwig. Should cost you about $16.

I've seen the replacment strainers, but can I get the original style adjustable strainer still?

abiggerjimjr
Sound Engineer/Amateur Drummer
Proud owner of a '66 Super Sensitive
Posted on 14 years ago
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here is the snare wires replacement for you from puresound, http://store.daddario.com/category/144374/Super_Sensitive_Snare_%281920-1968%29

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

here is the snare wires replacement for you from puresound, http://store.daddario.com/category/144374/Super_Sensitive_Snare_%281920-1968%29

I am looking for the strainer where you adjust each wire individually...

abiggerjimjr
Sound Engineer/Amateur Drummer
Proud owner of a '66 Super Sensitive
Posted on 14 years ago
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