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What's the Proper Muffler & Strainer for my WFL Snare?

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Hi oh knowledgeable ones...

I bought this WFL snare, 6 1/2 x 14 mahogany and maple?, several months back and LOVE the fat, dirty sound I get from it. I know the strainer and muffler aren't original, but am not sure what would be. I'm also not sure if the original hardware would improve the performance of the drum or just give it that original look.

Besides the badge's '48-'52 use, is there a way to date this drum more specifically? Was natural wood a standard finish or has it been re-done?

Thanks for any input anyone might have.

Brian

'65/'66 Slingerland Stage Band in Red Sparkle Pearl
'67 Rogers Buddy Rich Headliner in Blue Sparkle Pearl
'49 WFL 6.5x14 Contest Snare
'55 Slingerland 7x14 Hollywood Ace Snare
'70's Premier PD2000 5x14 Snare
50's & 70's Zildjian/Paiste Cymbals
Posted on 13 years ago
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Hi ,You have the right strainer on the drum but it is a newer one -{P-85}-from the late 1970-90's..The one that was on the drum new was a P-83 strainer..The muffler is wrong for the drum its not even a Ludwig-{W.F.L.] one its a Tama muffler that soneone added to the drum.The right muffler would have a round pad black felt with a small knob on the out side of the drum.Are their any extra holes on the shell?...Mikey

Posted on 13 years ago
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The original strainer and muffler would probably reduce playability a bit, in that they were earlier designs and would be older hardware. If the drum's a player I'd probably leave it as is.

Posted on 13 years ago
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From MIKEY777

Hi ,You have the right strainer on the drum but it is a newer one -{P-85}-from the late 1970-90's..The one that was on the drum new was a P-83 strainer..The muffler is wrong for the drum its not even a Ludwig-{W.F.L.] one its a Tama muffler that soneone added to the drum.The right muffler would have a round pad black felt with a small knob on the out side of the drum.Are their any extra holes on the shell?...Mikey

Thanks for the input. There are 3 extra, small, holes under the strainer with what looks like a metal threading insert in each. Are these perhaps from the original strainer?

If I wanted to re-wrap this, where could I find some cool, vintage looking wraps in snare-size quantities? I've only seen wrap lots for entire kits.

Is there any way to more closely date this drum without a date stamp inside?

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'65/'66 Slingerland Stage Band in Red Sparkle Pearl
'67 Rogers Buddy Rich Headliner in Blue Sparkle Pearl
'49 WFL 6.5x14 Contest Snare
'55 Slingerland 7x14 Hollywood Ace Snare
'70's Premier PD2000 5x14 Snare
50's & 70's Zildjian/Paiste Cymbals
Posted on 13 years ago
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From tubelugs

The original strainer and muffler would probably reduce playability a bit, in that they were earlier designs and would be older hardware. If the drum's a player I'd probably leave it as is.

Ok. The Tama muffler is actually really functional...much more than the simple knob style on my 80's slingerland. It's just not really attractive flower.

'65/'66 Slingerland Stage Band in Red Sparkle Pearl
'67 Rogers Buddy Rich Headliner in Blue Sparkle Pearl
'49 WFL 6.5x14 Contest Snare
'55 Slingerland 7x14 Hollywood Ace Snare
'70's Premier PD2000 5x14 Snare
50's & 70's Zildjian/Paiste Cymbals
Posted on 13 years ago
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From nearlybrian

where could I find some cool, vintage looking wraps in snare-size quantities?

Sometimes on Feebay. Always at Jammin Sam.

Posted on 13 years ago
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