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Ludwig Ply Question Last viewed: 9 hours ago

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The pics I've attached are from a Ludwig bass drum with the B/O "pointy" badge. I've been told that the shell on this particular drum is a 3-ply. Can one of you "ply guys" out there confirm this?

I apologize but every time I hear the word "ply" my mind goes into some sort of brain freeze. No clue why!:(

Perhaps it's the "age thing" kicking in again!Hurting

Thanks!Bowing

Posted on 14 years ago
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Yes they are...and nice, clean shells to boot.

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Posted on 14 years ago
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Yep, that's a three-ply shell.

The reinforcing rings are a big hint. Thicker 5+ ply shells typically don't have them.

Posted on 14 years ago
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jonnistix / SkyDog75:

Thanks to you both for your time and for the information you provided.

I've also got two Ludwig shells ("pointy" B/O badges - no serial numbers) that have reinforcement rings and granitone paint on the interior shells.

Is it "safe" (sounds like a line from an old movieLaughing H) to assume that these would also be 3-ply shells?

Posted on 14 years ago
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oldschool, yes they are 3 ply also!

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Posted on 14 years ago
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If they have reinforcement rings, they are 3-ply. No re-rings could be 6-ply or 4-ply depending on the badging and era...mid 1970's onward basically are no re-rings.

Posted on 14 years ago
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vintagemore2000 / Ludwig-dude:

THANKS for the quick (as usual) responses. I appreciate your time and your help!

Posted on 14 years ago
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