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Help with a Supraphonic Last viewed: 6 hours ago

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Allright I know I have one picture and a little to go on, but I have a guy interested in selling me this Ludwig. I checked the serial number and its from 1968. I know having a serial on the badge makes it less likely to be COB, but he said the lugs have pitting and the shell doesnt have any pitting at all. Just what he calls a "nice patina".

I know the standard alloy shell would usually pit, and while this wasnt left in a barn to rot its not in "collector cared for" condition. Does the pitting on the alloy lugs but no shell give me hope its a COB? I am going to look at it tomorrow.

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Posted on 12 years ago
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Definitely note COB...looks to me like a stripped LM400 (stripped meaning the original chrome plating removed and the bare aluminum/alloy metal exposed). Could be a 10-lug Acrolite but I have my doubts.

Posted on 12 years ago
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From superclassic

Definitely note COB...looks to me like a stripped LM400 (stripped meaning the original chrome plating removed and the bare aluminum/alloy metal exposed). Could be a 10-lug Acrolite but I have my doubts.

Wow people would actually strip chrome from these drums? Thanks for the info.

What tipped it as definitely not COB? The serial number?

Posted on 12 years ago
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the large round knob started in 68. plus, you mentioned that the serial number was 68. ludwig was well into ludalloy shells for several years at this point. it does appear that someone sanded the shell down past the chrome to me.

mike

Posted on 12 years ago
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Stripped or not,the sound is still PRICELESS!

Posted on 12 years ago
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I agree with it being stripped. Can even polish this shell and will look amazing as well! Nice thing is you can polish out any imperfections (to a certain extent). Had one a few years back that someone sandblasted the snare.....when I say sandblasted, I mean as yours sits now! Didn't even take the thing apart....anyone needing a 10hole COB reso hoop that they want to paint, give me a shout...!LOL

Nevin

Posted on 12 years ago
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From surface

I agree with it being stripped. Can even polish this shell and will look amazing as well! Nice thing is you can polish out any imperfections (to a certain extent)Nevin

I have an extra Supra shell lying around thats very pitted.I was considering stripping it but dont how to do it.

Posted on 12 years ago
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Purdie may chime in on this as he has or had one that he took to a plating shop to have it stripped and polished. The end result was spectacular; probably as good as the original chrome and certainly a more permanent finish. Ludalloy and chrome plating never worked very well together.

tnsquint
Very proud owner of a new Blaemire Snare 6.5 x 14 made by Jerry Jenkins "Drumjinx"
Posted on 12 years ago
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From redneckdrum

I have an extra Supra shell lying around thats very pitted.I was considering stripping it but dont how to do it.

Find a chrome shop locally that will do it. If you can't find one (as most of them don't want to fool with it),can always ship it to me, and I can have it done for you. I am in the center of Kansas, and not far.

Nevin

Posted on 12 years ago
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From tnsquint

Purdie may chime in on this as he has or had one that he took to a plating shop to have it stripped and polished. The end result was spectacular; probably as good as the original chrome and certainly a more permanent finish. Ludalloy and chrome plating never worked very well together.

So true...has a different "shine" also...looks dark and mysterious! Plus...if you ever scratch it, you can buff it outClapping Happy2

Posted on 12 years ago
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