Great stuff Mike!

Thanks for the kind words everyone. Looks like I may have a line on a correct strainer for the snare. Fingers crossed.

Edit:Nope...didn't pan out. Still looking.

Are you still looking for an MIJ cowbell for this? I may have just what you're looking for. Came with the first drum I ever owned, which was some MIJ and long gone. Chrome, and looks just like the one in your catalog pic. It is missing the wingscrew, however.

Yes, I am still looking for one. Sending you a pm now. Thanks.

Wanted to give Mookie a shoutout and big thanks for hooking me up with his old cowbell. Looks great and sounds better than the silver finish Ludwig model. Thanks!