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Ludwig Snare Drum question... Last viewed: 1 day ago

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Just got a great "garage sale" find...

A 1965 (Serial #196761) 8 lug Ludwig Snare Drum, 3 ply shell w/rings, black laquer finish (part of a 4-pc Club Date set -- got the whole set!). From the 1964 catalog, the "Jazz Festival" Snare Drum (No. 908L) is 5x14, but this drum is closer to 5 1/2 x 14 (exact depth is 5 3/8) than 5x14. Anybody have any insight about this?

Thanks

Bill
Cherryvale, Ks
"Redrums - Ks" on FB and Reverb
(also "billnvick" on eBay)
Posted on 14 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

It's a leftover Barrett Deems shell. does it have a white interior?

Yes. It's aged to more of a "cream" color, however.

Bill
Cherryvale, Ks
"Redrums - Ks" on FB and Reverb
(also "billnvick" on eBay)
Posted on 14 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

Here is the very same year model as yours but this is a 5x14" jazzfestival does yours look like this one?

Yes, but not quite as "white."

Bill
Cherryvale, Ks
"Redrums - Ks" on FB and Reverb
(also "billnvick" on eBay)
Posted on 14 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

you've got one of the best sounding snare drums there is!!

Thanks for the info...

Bill
Cherryvale, Ks
"Redrums - Ks" on FB and Reverb
(also "billnvick" on eBay)
Posted on 14 years ago
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They can be both 5" depth (later) and 5-1/2" depth (earlier) -same goes for Pioneer snare drums.

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Posted on 14 years ago
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you'll also see quite a few that are a true 5 1/4 inch deep.

mike

Posted on 14 years ago
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