update on the 1965 ludwig

[BrokenGlass]

Just wanted to show you actual pictures of this baby. I changed the heads, and buffed it up. I thought i'd have to bust out some chrome polish but to my suprise all I had to do was give it a once over with a towel and it looks like brand new!


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/BrokenGlassDesigns/100_0066.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/BrokenGlassDesigns/100_0064.jpg
and here are some pics of the case and other gear.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/BrokenGlassDesigns/100_0069.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/BrokenGlassDesigns/100_0068.jpg

[caddywumpus]

Well done. I am officially jealous.

[Drumsword]

Well done. I am officially jealous.

Awesome,,,,,,,,,,,, seriously sweet

[tbmills]

looks fantastic! congrats!

but... you should attack it with some polish and a soft bristle toothbrush.
cleaning those cracks between the lug and shell will make a huge difference.

[BrokenGlass]

looks fantastic! congrats!

but... you should attack it with some polish and a soft bristle toothbrush.
cleaning those cracks between the lug and shell will make a huge difference.


I plan on taking it completely apart and giving it a good polish soon. I just buffed it up for the first time last night. :)

[MikeyOdrums]

Any word on whether it is brass or ludloy?

[BrokenGlass]

Any word on whether it is brass or ludloy?


still not 100 percent yet. Everyone says it would be pitting if it were ludloy and it has NONE. So I won't be completely sure until I take it apart. ALso I notice a slight yellow tint on the inside of the shell, I don't know if that makes a difference.

[zambizzi]

still not 100 percent yet. Everyone says it would be pitting if it were ludloy and it has NONE. So I won't be completely sure until I take it apart. ALso I notice a slight yellow tint on the inside of the shell, I don't know if that makes a difference.

I'd think the sound would be entirely different - brass just isn't aluminum. A COB would sound darker and warmer, more like a Black Beauty. The aluminum supra would have a drier, brighter sound.

That's as I understand it...feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. I've owned a BB but have only spent a few minutes on an aluminum supra.

[BrokenGlass]

I'd think the sound would be entirely different - brass just isn't aluminum. A COB would sound darker and warmer, more like a Black Beauty. The aluminum supra would have a drier, brighter sound.

That's as I understand it...feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. I've owned a BB but have only spent a few minutes on an aluminum supra.

I haven't got to sit down and play it yet. Either way I gave it a few taps and sounded amazing already, just from a quick tune. I think it's going to be love!

[mind_drummer]

Here's some tips to find what is your snare shell alloy.

http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/brass_shell.html

[MikeyOdrums]

Put a refrigerator magnet on your drum if it don't stick its not brass. Quick inquiring minds want to know! lol!
mike

[eddiehimself]

Put a refrigerator magnet on your drum if it don't stick its not brass. Quick inquiring minds want to know! lol!
mike

brass isn't magnetic.

[mind_drummer]

Here's some tips to find what is your snare shell alloy.

http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/brass_shell.html

Shell-----------------Brass Shell-------------------Ludalloy
Tone Control------Round Knob (small)-------Baseball Bat

I'm pretty sure then it's ludalloy suprapronic....

[BrokenGlass]

Shell-----------------Brass Shell-------------------Ludalloy
Tone Control------Round Knob (small)-------Baseball Bat

I'm pretty sure then it's ludalloy suprapronic....


thats true it does have the baseball bat. But I saw a brass one for sale that had the baseball bat as well.

[mind_drummer]

thats true it does have the baseball bat. But I saw a brass one for sale that had the baseball bat as well.

Then go to ne next step !
Does the keystone badge has serial number, if yes then it's luddaloy if no then it's brass.

[drumbum11]

it looks good with your set my friend

[BrokenGlass]

Then go to ne next step !
Does the keystone badge has serial number, if yes then it's luddaloy if no then it's brass.


lol it does have a serial number. Thats how I know it was made in 1965. Thank you for your help.

[BrokenGlass]

it looks good with your set my friend

thank you very much. I agree 100 percent. :)

[drumbum11]

what kit is that, dw?

[BrokenGlass]

what kit is that, dw?

no sir. Thats the kit I have listed in this thread....

http://drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45888


It's a Pearl Masters MCX

[MikeyOdrums]

brass isn't magnetic.

u sure about that? I'm almost positive it is'

[tdoto]

brass is not magnetic

[Tom Sawyer]

u sure about that? I'm almost positive it is'

Wikipedia:
"Because brass is non-magnetic, it can be separated from ferrous scrap by passing the scrap near a powerful magnet."
There you have it.

[MikeyOdrums]

Wikipedia:
"Because brass is non-magnetic, it can be separated from ferrous scrap by passing the scrap near a powerful magnet."
There you have it.

I stand corrected......