I’m not sure what this is. It’s pre-serial number (badge grommet looks good), has crimped snare beds, but does not have double-flanged bearing edges. The hoops are COB according to the magnet test. The shell is also non-magnetic but, of course, that doesn’t mean it’s COB. I suspect it’s not, as the shell has some pitting. So, what is it? I can’t find anything of help in the 1960-63 catalogues. Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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Calling All Ludwig Experts: Help Identifying an Unusual Pre-serial Number LM400 Snare
Posted on 8 years ago
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Is the chrome pitted on the bearing edge, on the one pic of it, It looks like it is ? If so it's not a cob shell.
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This was a transition drum in the early 60's. They first made COB models with round knob mufflers. Then they made a model much like yours, only brass. It had red felt bat muffler, crimped beds and the rolled edges. Yours was the first style made from Ludalloy (aluminum). Nice drum.
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Like Mike said, a very early Ludalloy snare. I have one just like it. They are nice drums and often mistaken for being COB.
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Thanks for filling in the gaps, everyone! I really appreciate it. BTW, coincidentally, another one of these showed up on eBay yesterday.
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