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Proper grommet needed for transition badge Ludwig snare Last viewed: 1 day ago

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Hey guys,

I'm going to complete the refinish on my transition-badge '59 Ludwig Pioneer (or, I assume it's a Pioneer... 6-lug mahogany). I started this like 4 years ago but want to finish the job. Right now it's just in an unfinished state. When I put it all back together previously I didn't have a replacement grommet so I re-used the original one and did a ****e job putting it back in. I want to make sure I get the correct one that matches this badge/era so it doesn't look funny. And also, I've never used a grommet tool... is it really something you can make at home like that bolt and nut contraption or should I get a special tool?

Anyway this is a current pic of the badge and grommet; I assume it's a brass grommet but you guys know better than I do..

[img]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1507/25676788743_9bb92f23ae_z.jpg[/img]

Kits:
1966 Ludwig Hollywood Gold Sparkle Pearl 12/13/16/22
Star 3pc in Red Glass Glitter (1960's)
Snares:
1959 Ludwig Pioneer Mahogany
60's Ludwig Pioneer Gold Sparkle
60's Ludwig Acrolite (Keystone)
Ludwig/Custom 6.5x14
1960's Bolero (MIJ)
Posted on 9 years ago
#1
Posts: 1867 Threads: 179

Possibly"my Old Kentucky Drum" on ebay.

Let the guys here advise.

Is that the original vent hole grommet on the drum now?

BLAEMIRE DRUMS
Thanks to Mr. Jerry Jenkins
Posted on 9 years ago
#2
Posts: 10714 Threads: 579

From green glass drum

Possibly"my Old Kentucky Drum" on ebay.Let the guys here advise. Is that the original vent hole grommet on the drum now?

Agreed, make sure to get the 3 ply brass grommet. I use the special tool also sold by Old Kentucky drum on ebay. The home made tools don't perform a factory looking job as the tool will do,

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 9 years ago
#3
Posts: 142 Threads: 43

From green glass drum

Possibly"my Old Kentucky Drum" on ebay.Let the guys here advise. Is that the original vent hole grommet on the drum now?

Yes, that is the original one all mangled up inside; if I didn't put it back on it would surely get lost knowing me...

Kits:
1966 Ludwig Hollywood Gold Sparkle Pearl 12/13/16/22
Star 3pc in Red Glass Glitter (1960's)
Snares:
1959 Ludwig Pioneer Mahogany
60's Ludwig Pioneer Gold Sparkle
60's Ludwig Acrolite (Keystone)
Ludwig/Custom 6.5x14
1960's Bolero (MIJ)
Posted on 9 years ago
#4
Posts: 6363 Threads: 223

From vintagemore2000

Agreed, make sure to get the 3 ply brass grommet. I use the special tool also sold by Old Kentucky drum on ebay. The home made tools don't perform a factory looking job as the tool will do,

As stated, the brass 3-ply grommet is what you need. And I completely agree with using the special tool to install the grommet. Even if you only use it this one time, the results are better than that obtained by home made tools!

-Mark

Posted on 9 years ago
#5
Posts: 1113 Threads: 60

I got my grommet tool from Precision Drum, works great!

"Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail". John Wooden

Blaemire / Jenkins-Martin drums.

http://www.jenkinsmartindrums.com/
Posted on 9 years ago
#6
Posts: 6170 Threads: 255

Even if Old Kentucky Drums doesn't show exactly what you need on Ebay, just message him through the contact seller option on Ebay. He'll hook you up with what you need.

Mike

Posted on 9 years ago
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