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Mufflers for VistaLites

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Looking for 2 mufflers for VistaLite 12" and 13"toms.thanks,Jim

Ludwig collection of sets and pioneer snare drums.
Example of Rogers,Slingerland,Gretsch,Premier and Ajax sets.
Various '60's and '70's US,English and Japanese snare drums.
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Posted on 9 years ago
#1
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Do you need the vintage ones, or just looking for playing?

My kit:
Ludwig Vistalite Big Beat set consisting of:
14” X 22” bass, 16” X 16” floor tom, 8” X 12” ride tom, 9” X 13” ride tom, 5” X 14” snare
Ludwig 201 Speed King bass drum pedal
Ludwig 1124 Spur-lok hit-hat with Ludwig Standard Paiste 14” cymbals (760 & 770 gr) with ching-ring
Two Ludwig Standard S-270 cymbals stands
18” Zildjian crash cymbal (1550 gr) and 20” Zildjian ride cymbal (2130 gr) with CAMCO sizzler
Gibraltar motorcycle seat-style drum throne with backrest
Posted on 9 years ago
#2
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I think some have mounting screws above the muffler tension knob and others below.

Posted on 9 years ago
#3
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Update!It seems I got ahead of myself(again?).Anyway,after a little more research,prompted by the comment from Multijd,I realize there are several different styles of these mufflers.I do not have the drums yet and will have to wait until tomorrow to call the seller to find out exactly what I need.I think there are at least three mounting bolts involved.There is one on eBay with two bolts(one on each side of the knob).my new set may need this style.It appears a bit expensive to me and I need two,but if it is correct,I will probably purchase it.Stay tuned for more info,and thanks for the help.Jim

Ludwig collection of sets and pioneer snare drums.
Example of Rogers,Slingerland,Gretsch,Premier and Ajax sets.
Various '60's and '70's US,English and Japanese snare drums.
HELP,NEED MORE SPACE!
Posted on 9 years ago
#4
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OK!This particular set of VistaLites has mufflers with 3 mounting bolts.One below the knob and two flanking the one in the center.Found one on eBay but they want $50! For it.I need four in total.All four toms have had them removed.Could use some help with this one.Will buy the one on eBay if necessary.It is a start.THANKS to ALL of you!Ji,

Ludwig collection of sets and pioneer snare drums.
Example of Rogers,Slingerland,Gretsch,Premier and Ajax sets.
Various '60's and '70's US,English and Japanese snare drums.
HELP,NEED MORE SPACE!
Posted on 9 years ago
#5
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I may need to be corrected on this reply, the muffler itself is a standard Ludwig muffler, with a stainless plate added to help support the shell to prevent cracking. steve Maxwell has repro mufflers selling for $15.50. you then buy the one muff of ebay remove the plate, it just held together with the mounting bolts, pick up a piece of plate from machine shop and use original plate to copy, cut it out and use a small grinder to clean the edges, polish up your good to go, or have machine shop do it for you.

Posted on 9 years ago
#6
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Have a few of the plates, and possibly a couple mufflers. Please email me at [email]surface.n@maplan.com[/email] and I will shoot you some photos.

Thanks

Nevin

Posted on 9 years ago
#7
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Nevin,Sorry it took me so long to get back .I found them on eBay.Paid too much,but I have them.Do you possibly know where I can get a mid 70's floor tom leg?23",with the short spline section.Jim

Ludwig collection of sets and pioneer snare drums.
Example of Rogers,Slingerland,Gretsch,Premier and Ajax sets.
Various '60's and '70's US,English and Japanese snare drums.
HELP,NEED MORE SPACE!
Posted on 9 years ago
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