The black chrome is called gunmetal finish. Ludwig used a lacquer tinted with Pyrite or something and called it Delux and used Gold plating, yours looks to be the gold plate to me.
Just a point of information.That isn't a black chrome finish,it's black nickel,with a clear lacquer coating over it..It's also very thin,and fairly fragile.
Steve B
Only the trim would be Gold plated, the shell has Copper under the black Chrome so the Chrome will adhere better. That`s what use see through the engraving. Did you try the bulb in a lamp ?
Just a point of information.The Shell is a two piece brass shell,not copper.The finish is also black nickel,not chrome.Chrome was an option,but white chrome(chromeioum) only.
Steve B
What an amazing find! You should go play the lotto! Jealous!
Can I ask when you measured the shell did you measure it with the heads and rims off ? it looks to be a 5x14" from the pic ?
Did not measure it. Just a wild guess
Just a point of information.The Shell is a two piece brass shell,not copper.The finish is also black nickel,not chrome.Chrome was an option,but white chrome(chromeioum) only.Steve B
I caught up that info in post #35, kept looking at it and remembered.
I should loose interest in vintage drums,....these things just fall into unknowing hands. It`s almost like the BB`s are avoiding people interested.
uztommyt, I had a Fender amp. before I fried it, and it had a plug like that. The cap on it was just a thick piece of paper. Don`t be afraid to see if the juice works.
Man what a cool find. Congrats. It's been a pleasure to read your story and thanks for the pictures too! Good stuff there.
Oddball I just looked and it does say pat pending on strainer. Does that make I difference?
