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Paging Dr. Curotto Last viewed: 6 hours ago

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...or anyone who can help with this Ludwig-dating question.

I've attached pics of the shell, and key parts, in question.

It's a 6-lug brass shell, brazed or welded, edges are folded under, beds crimped. Equipped with a 338 strainer, tube lugs. May be a 2-part shell - the last picture shows what may be an outside seam, I'm not sure.

So what do I have here? I'm guessing it's from around 1920 - comments? 2-part shell y/n?

Many people shudder with the thought of cleaning a vintage drum. I note Mike likes to restore a drum to its original glory. I'm tending toward that approach with this - in particular, having the shell buffed and re-lacquered. Comments?

Thanks all.

Posted on 13 years ago
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Hi tubelugs,

By the look of the strainer gut piece I'm thinking 1930s as the gut piece on the earlier models was parallel to the ground...It doesn't look like a 2-pc. shell, more of a light weight 5x14 Universal shell...I think buffing/polishing the brass and a nice coat of clear lacquer will bring that shell back to life and would be a nice contrast to the nickel hardware...I think that re-nickeling the shell would be overkill, especially on a 6 lug snare...These are just my opinions so I suggest that you continue to poll the members here as you will get some good ideas and helpful hints...good luck!

Mike Curotto

Posted on 13 years ago
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Thanks for your input, Mike. Much appreciated.

Posted on 13 years ago
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From tubelugs

Thanks for your input, Mike. Much appreciated.

Anytime...

Mike Curotto

Posted on 13 years ago
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