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Ludwig Bassdrum Help Last viewed: 21 minutes ago

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I’m trying to find out as much as possible about my Ludwig bassdrum, I was told it’s from the 1930’s/1940’s and that it may be a zephyr or a premier? I’m just checking to see if anyone here would know any more about it before I try and restore it.

it’s 20 inches by a little less than 12, I also find it weird that it only has 6 lugs, which I couldn’t imagine being the best choice for a bassdrum. I uploaded a few photos of the bare shell and the hardware with hopes someone can help me out a little more.

LINK: www.photobucket.com/cosh-ludwigbass

Thank You

-Mark

Posted on 13 years ago
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Photo 1 shows a Ludwig tom/bass drum mount from the 60's. (Script logo) The tension rod and rim clip in photo 2 appear to be from an old 20's/30's Ludwig snare drum. However, the bass drum lug looks like a Premier from the 60's. The shell 'could be' Maple, (if American,) or Birch, (if made in the UK Premier.) I can't tell the type of wood from the photo. But it looks like a mixed bag of lumber and hardware from several different sources/companies. For sure from different eras. I honestly don't know what you have there. Was there a badge or label anywhere? That would help.

John

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http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 13 years ago
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Not Ludwig ok well the mount in the first photo is.Photo #2 the t-rod and claw,lug look to be made by John Grey-drums made in the U.K. the shell also looks to be also..On the lugs look on the under side they will say John Grey...Mikey

Posted on 13 years ago
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Yes there was a label on it originally, the wrap that was taken off of it had a rusted out Ludwig badge on it.

Posted on 13 years ago
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