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Ludwig pre serial COB snare

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I recently acquired this snare, and when I took it apart to restore it, two of the imperial lugs weren't period correct.

A big thanks to blairndrums, who was willing to sell me the only period correct imperial lug he had.

I'm still looking for one more!

Here's a few pics. The lug in the last pic, is period correct.

Posted on 14 years ago
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I finally found the other lug, and finished this beauty.

Posted on 14 years ago
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From mfry55

I finally found the other lug, and finished this beauty.

First class all the way!!!, the original imperials are a bugger to find aren't they?

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
#3
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From vintagemore2000

First class all the way!!!, the original imperials are a bugger to find aren't they?

Yes, a bugger to find, and when you do find one they're pricey. Now I have a few extra, if anyone needs help with a restoration.

Posted on 14 years ago
#4
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Wow, I am salivating. What a beautiful Ludwig.

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Posted on 14 years ago
#5
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Awesome drum! COB is the next snare on my wanted list.

"Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail". John Wooden

Blaemire / Jenkins-Martin drums.

http://www.jenkinsmartindrums.com/
Posted on 14 years ago
#6
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From mendozart

Awesome drum! COB is the next snare on my wanted list.

Goes for me too! I have two(2) 1965 Ludalloy Supra's that are so mint that some my drummer friends think they are brass shells because of thier condition,but they're not.

Posted on 14 years ago
#7
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Wow.......that turned out NICE.......

Only thing I would do different would be to spin the Ludwig logo(s) so they (it?) aligns with the Keystone........

Glad I could help you to complete the drum!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 14 years ago
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From mendozart

Awesome drum! COB is the next snare on my wanted list.

You should get one. i have a 1960 model (with WFL P83 and Butt) and it sounds AMAZING (understatement of the year), beats my 1967 and 1978 Ludaloy Supra by lightyears....

Posted on 14 years ago
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From redneckdrum

Goes for me too! I have two(2) 1965 Ludalloy Supra's that are so mint that some my drummer friends think they are brass shells because of thier condition,but they're not.

same here. i have a march 65 ludalloy that is spotless. they were doing something right during that plating period. ive seen several beauties from this era.

mike

Posted on 14 years ago
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