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I have my '90 Ludwig Hammered Bronze Supra I bought new & I've slowly been replacing all the chrome & going with brass hardware.

I've had the P-33B butt for about a week & today the P-86B strainer arrived, yay!

So I grab a couple of keys, screwdriver , small wrench, pour myself a cocktail & go to work :D

Uh oh.....the P-33B is not a drop-in replacement, the original holes are too far apart & too small :(.

So, do I drill the holes for it (I'm very handy, have all the proper tools, micrometer, metal bits, punch) or should I just suck it up & continue to use the P-32, with it's easily strippable flathead screws? I've never liked the design, always wondered why Ludwig couldn't at least use Phillips machine screws so that when you tighten it you don't have to worry so much about the screwdriver slipping & gouging into the finish.

I considered using Allen screws but that's a tiny wrench that I'm sure would get lost just when I need it.

I like the design of the P-33, with it's drumkey screws to hold the snare cord/strap, but do I like it enough to drill on my shell?

What do y'all think?

Here's a pic of my baby:

[IMG]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/franticfreddie/DSCN0728.jpg[/IMG]

Posted on 10 years ago
#1
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i guess it will never be a rare bird so ....

"do what you like, do what youuuuuuuuuuu like, do what you like, do what you like" ,

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 10 years ago
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Your asking the wrong people weather or not to drill a drum. Its a beauty for sure but there is something about keeping things original.


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 10 years ago
#3
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jeff when there that common it just one of thousnads

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 10 years ago
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No drilling. that's for oil rigs. make a metal adapter plate to mount the new strainer onto,then drill the original holes to it.

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
#5
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It baffles me,why Ludwig made the P-33 ,with a different hole pattern,than the P-32.The P-86 with bolt up to a P-32/P-85 mounting pattern,so that made perfect sense.....so why not the butt plate Ludwig?I'd bet real money,you'd sell more P-33's if it would bolt right on.

Steve B

Posted on 10 years ago
#6
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sorry just joking

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 10 years ago
#7
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You already have the parts...you have already upgraded the lugs.. If the new butt will cover the existing holes I would do it... they are a nice butt plate...

Cheers

John

(Maybe with a small brass shim internal to cover the holes)

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 10 years ago
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From jaghog

sorry just joking

I got it :D

Posted on 10 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

No drilling. that's for oil rigs. make a metal adapter plate to mount the new strainer onto,then drill the original holes to it.

It's not the strainer, it's the butt plate, lemme see if I can get pics of it.

Posted on 10 years ago
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