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1920s ludwig 8 lug black beauty deluxe snare with wave pattern Last viewed: 10 seconds ago

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hi everyone im new here. Today at work i found a snare drum in a house we were cleaning out. from my research it appears to be a 1920s lugwig 8 lug black beauty (4x14) scroll pattern deluxe model. my question is Why is there a light bulb in it. and would i hurt its value, if it has any, if i polished up the copper hardware. lugs head rings etc.....

Posted on 11 years ago
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do you mean light bulb or light socket and light bulb in the socket? I think a lot of drums had lights in them to try to keep the heat in them for the calf hide heads. it would keep them tight without the cold and damp getting them to loosen up. if it was put into the drum after purchase it may devalue it slightly. but not much as it was used in the music biz during it,s life as a pro drum. cleaning and care should be done by a knowledgeable person. drum tech. if there is calf heads on it that is a bonus to keeping it original.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Please do not touch until you post pics on here!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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it had bulb and socket. with a electrical plug on outside of drum

Posted on 11 years ago
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my son who is a drummer said it was an animal skin head

Posted on 11 years ago
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will post pics shortly. they are on my phone. have to get them to my comp to up load

Posted on 11 years ago
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cant posts pics says file size to big?????

Posted on 11 years ago
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send me email address so i can send photos

Posted on 11 years ago
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pic i hope damit

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Posted on 11 years ago
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light bulb picture

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Posted on 11 years ago
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