Bearing edges

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The bearing edges on my 64' Ludwigs are a little rough.

Tuning is of course a problem but I can't afford to have them recut at the present time. Would double ply heads be a bit more "forgiving" than my current Evans G1's ? They really don't sound bad now but tuning is a huge headache and it takes tons of tweaking and re-tweaking.

Thanks for any suggestions you might have. Damon.

1964 Ludwig Super Classics in WMP.
13/22/16/16
Ludwig Acrolite snare from the 70's
Speed King Pedal
A.Zildjian K.Zildjian and Paiste cymbals
Evans, Aquarian, Ludwig and Remo heads
Zildjian 5A drumsticks (nylon tip)

Posted on 13 years ago

Purdie Shuffle

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Until you can afford to have the edges properly re-dressed, this may be a viable solution.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NUEDG-Interchangeable-Edges-Keller-Drum-Shells-/200667486333?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item746c38f6e9#ht_6847wt_1398

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http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm

Posted on 13 years ago

OddBall

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Have you tried running a white candle around the edges to fill in the pits and splits ?

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Posted on 13 years ago

60'sOldLudwigs

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Interesting link Purdie. Might be an option.

No Oddball, never thought of that. Thanks.

Posted on 13 years ago

FFR428

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Have you tried running a white candle around the edges to fill in the pits and splits ?

That's a great tip thanks!

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.

Posted on 13 years ago

bigshawn

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Has anyone tried those?

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