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Ludwig Super Classic Snare Wire Replacement - What type does one use??? Last viewed: 45 minutes ago

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Need replacement wires. What do folks use?

Thanks!

Posted on 7 years ago
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Hard to find. Puresound was making some but discontinued awhile back. You can take a regular set of wires and string a triangle from the 2 holes in the wires and one to the mounting screw on the strainer. You can also get a longer set of wires and drill a hole in the center of the wire end to mount it directly. Might consider placing a wanted ad. A few guys here and there may have a set. Good luck!

Posted on 7 years ago
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Thank you Mike!

Difficult to believe no one makes these.

Posted on 7 years ago
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From Hobbs

Thank you Mike!Difficult to believe no one makes these.

Do you think you could re-attach the right length of new wires to the end plates ?

I mean, the end plates are steel, the wires too, but they are soldered to the plate. Solder don`t melt as high as steel or chrome, so if you can find a good auto body guy or plumber that does fancy soldering, you might be able to remove the old solder and attach new wires,...the end plates are the difference maker and you have them,...Right ?

It`s a possible route to take, just make sure you take the measurements before removing the old.

I have faith, it can be done, you made need cash.

After all, Ludwig did it !

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 7 years ago
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Maybe a talented electrician,....they`re wires, soldered, just no current.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 7 years ago
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Oh, you don`t want to use the roll wire solder, that`s way to soft, you want to use the solder that comes in a bar, bar solder like a Coppersmith would use making ornamental things like mail boxes or light fixtures type things. It`s very strong stuff.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 7 years ago
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I use 20% Tin 80% lead bar solder to join Copper roofing sheets, it melts at about 550 degrees, and is super strong.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 7 years ago
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I`m just blabbing cuz I feel for ya guy !!

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 7 years ago
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Thanks Oddball. I'll find an old pair on ebay or make something work.

Posted on 7 years ago
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Hobbs!

Sent you a PM about these wires!

-Mark

Posted on 7 years ago
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