Why upgrade it?Is there something wrong with the one you have?
If you just bought the drum,it's still under warranty and Ludwig will replace it.
If not......it's not always a good idea to do something,just because you can.
Steve B
its just as good or better than the P-85 they put on their more expensive snares.
Keep in mind the holes on your throw are 1 1/2" and the other said it was adjustable to 1 3/8 so will it go another 1/8" ? you might have to wallow out the holes a 1/16" on either side to get it to fit maybe, let me know how it goes and how it feels compared to the stock.
You mean the second worse throw off ever?
Lol, what's the first?
niburja, the throw you have is metal, and I doubt it would ever fail. I have this throw (chrome) on a World Max snare I've had for almost 10 years.
It's just not the same finish--it's powder coated instead of being Black Nickel.
Nickel would look nicer, but 'm sure it was a cost consideration to powder coat.
I can't say to leave it or change it, because 5 years ago I would have changed it and found a throw to match, even spending some serious bucks...these days, I wouldn't spend the money.
Just my mindset these days
That would be this one!
niburja, the throw you have is metal, and I doubt it would ever fail. I have this throw (chrome) on a World Max snare I've had for almost 10 years.
It's just not the same finish--it's powder coated instead of being Black Nickel.
Nickel would look nicer, but 'm sure it was a cost consideration to powder coat.
I can't say to leave it or change it, because 5 years ago I would have changed it and found a throw to match, even spending some serious bucks...these days, I wouldn't spend the money.
Just my mindset these days
Unfortunately, I'm a sucker for looks. I already ordered the RCK throw. Going thru buyers remorse now but, hey, I'll forget all about it after it's installed. =) Thanks for your input. I appreciate it!
Opps.Wrong pic! I love the p83. It works way better than the p85. Maybe the Hollywood Ace review is a bit unfair but mine fell apart.Nice drum,but non original rims and strainer.
If there was a way to disargee more than 100% about the P-83 or the Slingerland rapid strainer,I would.
I have P-83s on several Ludwig snares,and a Rapid strainer on my Hollywood Ace.Dispite being over 45 years old,they ALL still work flawlesly.Smooth,quite and buttet proof.
Steve B