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Ludwig Throw-off ??? Last viewed: 21 hours ago

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Is this a Ludwig throw-off? (On an eBay snare) I can't find any exactly like it in the catalogs or info here on VDF. There is a 4 point mounting throw-off (1940) but it doesn't look the same.

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Gary G.
1963 Ludwig Gold Sparkle Hollywood Kit
Ludwig Collection: 10 Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Customized Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Vintage Foot Pedals, 1 Single Value Bugle
Posted on 10 years ago
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Gary - 'Could be' Ludwig, but it looks like an old Gretsch four point strainer to me. Compare it to some of the old (1930's) Gretsch strainers. Slingerland used three point strainers on the Radio Kings, so I don't think it's a Slingy. Ludwig, or Gretsch, those would be my best guesses.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
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It is a 40's gretsch throwoff.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 10 years ago
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Thanks guys. So the snare is probably a Gretsch with Ludwig rims.

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Gary G.
1963 Ludwig Gold Sparkle Hollywood Kit
Ludwig Collection: 10 Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Customized Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Vintage Foot Pedals, 1 Single Value Bugle
Posted on 10 years ago
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Even if it's a mongrel, it's an interesting drum. Quality components for sure. What's it currently going for, Gary? Price would be the final arbiter as to whether it's a good buy, or not.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
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It's a Leedy throw-off! A Leedy snare just came up on eBay with the same throw-off and it looks original. Found it in the 1941 Leedy catalog. That makes more sense.

Gary G.
1963 Ludwig Gold Sparkle Hollywood Kit
Ludwig Collection: 10 Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Customized Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Vintage Foot Pedals, 1 Single Value Bugle
Posted on 10 years ago
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yep it sure is, they both look very much alike other than the adjustment knob.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 10 years ago
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