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Ludwig Hammered bronze with WRONG Snarebed Last viewed: 1 day ago

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Has anybody ever seen this?

A few weeks back I bough a Ludwig Hammered Bronze but never really made it to sound great. I tried a lot of things, new heads, tried new wires of different makers..... but eventually gave up and put it to the shelf...

I never even considered what I found out now.

I took off the heads again to take a closer look at the snare again. And what do I find? See for yourself:

The snarebed is not at it's supposed place, or the other way to say it: after the shell was made someone drilled all the holes wrong...

The snarebed really isn't even right in between two lugs but slightly off center...

This is a late 80s shell so the drum has been around for a while...

I am wondering:

- did nobody ever notice?

- has the original owner been had?

- have I been had?

unfortunately I don't have any contact information about the seller (which was the 1st owner) anymore.... so... what to do?!

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Wow...tough break, man. I have never seen that before. I'm guessing the only way to correct is to re-drill the strainer and butt plate one panel over. I know it's a long shot, but I wonder if Ludwig would send you a shell if you contacted them?

- EMD
Posted on 11 years ago
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From ElMoonlightDrummer

I know it's a long shot, but I wonder if Ludwig would send you a shell if you contacted them?

That would be so cool if they would replace the shell.

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

Blaemire / Jenkins-Martin drums.

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Posted on 11 years ago
#3
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I actually just contacted them, let's see what they say..

I wouldn't think so though cause it's a late 80s drum... I just basically wanted to let them know.....

Posted on 11 years ago
#4
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Man that's a bummer to see. Maybe LW will offer to repair the shell at least? Does it have a serial number on the badge? Maybe they could tell from that? I dunno I'm not much of a LW guy. I wonder if it was just a factory error that slipped out or it somehow sold as a #2 drum? Not sure how all that works in the drum world. Nice snare though I hope you can get it sorted out somehow.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 11 years ago
#5
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If they don't replace it (you never know, they might) then I would re-drill it as I am sure it will sound great.

tnsquint
Very proud owner of a new Blaemire Snare 6.5 x 14 made by Jerry Jenkins "Drumjinx"
Posted on 11 years ago
#6
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If I was working for Ludwig I'd fix it just to not have it floating around as a huge embarrassment. I'm sure it can be brazed up and brought back to spec.

Posted on 11 years ago
#7
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Friday afternoon special

Posted on 11 years ago
#8
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it happens. i've seen it on many midline wood and metal snares (incl with no snare beds) but not a top of the line snare. but still, they grab a shell and put it in the drilling machine. i'm sure it happens and usually gets caught.

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Posted on 11 years ago
#9
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I for one will be curious to hear how this pans out. What a curious situation. Here's a chance for Ludwig to do something of truly outstanding character.

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1978/76 Ludwig Vistalite 6 piece "Pro-Beat" Clear
Modern Ludwig Keystone 4 piece - Psychedelic Red
Early 80s Tama Imperialstar 6 piece- **Snare Wanted!**
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Posted on 11 years ago
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