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1920's Ludwig 15" X 6.5" Band model help
Hi. The 15” 10-hole triple flange hoops will work just fine. Especially while you wait/hunt for vintage single flange ones. The beauty about dru...
7 years ago1920's Ludwig 15" X 6.5" Band model help
Drummaker.net Drumfactorydirect.com Drumfoundry.com Here is a link to nickel plated brass tube lugs. You’ll want the 3.5” double ended tu...
7 years agoNeed 3-point Strike Plate and Screw mechanism for Leedy/Ludwig & Ludwig Throw
I need the bracket that attaches to the shell and the screw that goes through the lever along with the piece that it attaches to on the other side. An...
7 years agoLeedy/Ludwig & Ludwig Standard Extension Strainer
Hello, I’m looking for the 3-point Strike plate and screw mechanisms to go along with my Ludwig & Ludwig 3-point strainer. Does anyone have these pie...
7 years agoAre These Really Ludwigs?
Hi guys. Frequent reader, infrequent poster. Those are without a doubt Japanese drums with Ludwig hardware. The wood is Luan (Japanese mahogany) and...
11 years agoGrommet for NOB Leedy Reliance
Hello. So I've been restoring 1930's Leedy Reliance snare drum for about a year. I finally got the 4-point strainer, original single flange hoops w/cl...
14 years agoRemoving Reinforcement rings
Hi, I found an old 15" WFL marching snare That is pretty beat up. The edges are a mess. The gold glitter wrap is even worse. There is a spot on the s...
15 years agoRestoring 15" Ludwig from the early 1920s...
Not sure about finding thumb screws. That's a tough part to find and it would be a shame to drill such an old drum. But a drum left unplayed and incom...
15 years agoLeedy Reliance snare?
Actually the Leedy Reliance Model was a top of the line student model in the 30's. Not the same as the Leedy Ludwig reliance. It went like this in th...
15 years agoLudwig Symphonic Snares
What year? To be honest there isn't much difference as far as I know, aside from the lugs. I have a '62 School Festival in White Pearl. It's 6 1/2 x 1...
15 years agoLeedy Strainer/butt-plate
Thanks. I spoke to him first and he quoted me at $240 USD which included int'l shipping. Considering I got this drum for $150 I'd rather not spend a a...
15 years agoLeedy Strainer/butt-plate
Hello, I'm new to this forum. I just purchased a Leedy Reliance Model snare on ebay (some bozo painted it red) and it is missing the snare strainer an...
15 years ago