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Another thermogloss question.... Last viewed: 4 hours ago

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Hello,

Was just wondering specifically about the 75th anniversary drums.

I have 2 sets from that period in Mahogany. Large Keystone badge with Chicago on it.

The 84 Ludwig catalog has 3 Natural colors in it.

I know the Maple is usually considered the "Thermogloss" color.

Was just wondering if all the Natural Colors were Thermogloss?

The 3 listed were Maple Wood, Mahogany Wood and Natural Walnut.

Also was wondering about the plies.

I know they were 6 ply but are all the outer plys Maple with it being stained the colors listed or are they actual specific wood plies of the 3 colors?

Ex: Maple = maple ply, Mahogany = Mahogany ply ...

And is that considered an extra ply or part of the 6 ply makeup?

Thanks

Wayne

Posted on 11 years ago
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Isn't Thermogloss just a term for lacquer over wood?

I think the maple, mahogany, or walnut would be an extra layer, just like a plastic wrap.

I think the interior plies did not change due to the covering ply.

Posted on 11 years ago
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I would be interested in this also, I have the same question. But I think the answer is that Thermogloss is basically heated lacquer.


Thank you!
Jeff C

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Posts: 733 Threads: 49

Thanks for the reply Bun

so your saying that it most likely is not the maple outer ply of the shell that would be stained but another thin ply added to the shell like a wrap would be?

thanks Jeff also for reply

I also heard that it was a heated lacquer that went on for a smoother nicer finish.

I heard they stop doing this eventually because of this process.(heating up the Lacquer or the type of lacquer used.)

wonder if anyone knows when they stopped this or if they are still doing it.

I don't really know the answers, this is why I ask these tricky questions.

Thanks for the info

Wayne

Posted on 11 years ago
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