Hello,

I have this drum that I am selling and I don't really feel that I have enough information to list this properly. I found what I think is the right model in the Rob Cook Ludwig book. So, I believe this is a 1938 WFL" Double Flanged Swingster". It's a 7"X15" Mahogany shell. It has a silver WFL Drum Co. badge and on the bottom of the badge it reads, William F Ludwig "President". One of the most important questions I have.... is this a one ply drum ? It's difficult for me to tell. Most of the later one ply drums that I own are much heavier in weight. To me this looks like it's one ply. I have included some photos. There is no re-ring separation and the drum to my amazement is in round. The bearing edges are in great condition too. The only draw back is I do not have the correct strainer for the drum. I did retrofit a new Ludwig Pioneer strainer to the drum which did not require any extra holes to install. There are no mods...... The butt plate says " Pat Pend" which is a little confusing due to the fact that I thought from 1917 onward the butt plates had the WFL stamp on it. The exterior is in good shape too. It has some wear , but nothing you would not expect from a drum of this age. Any help, info and approximate value would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks