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Question about M.I.J. 60's snare drums

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Just a up date on the snare.I got the drum all apart.The shell is 7 ply with out rings.The cool thing is that the B.P.D. wrap is so clean even under the lugs it looks new.I have many photos of the drum.The drum is not a rewrapped drum.I odd thing is that the T-rods are thin thread odd metric ones i have never seen before...So i guess it's a new odd threaded T-rods that came out in the 60's..I will be emailing you F.W. some photos of the drum before cleaning and after cleaning...Mikey

Posted on 12 years ago
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Great! Sounds like you're pleased. Can't wait for those photos. Sounds like my Pearl 7-ply Luan and very warm.

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 12 years ago
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Mikey777 - I just picked up a Stewart in the same wrap. I am toying with the idea of taking it apart to use for another MIJ snare I am working on.

The pics attached are from the eBay listing and apparently before they did some cleaning.

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1960s Ralston (Star) set in Red Agate Pearl 12/12/16/20
1961 Ludwig Cocktail Lounge drum 24 x 16 in blue sparkle
1966 Ludwig Hollywoods in Sky Blue Pearl 12/13/16/22
1971 Ludwig Super Classics in Blue Sparkle 13/16/22
1976 Ludwig Vistalites in Blue 13/14/16/22
70s/80s Ludwig orphans in Black Cortex "Bonham" style 14/16/18/20/26 (B/O Badges)

Many snares
Posted on 12 years ago
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Mine has rings inside. Not sure what ply yet.

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1960s Ralston (Star) set in Red Agate Pearl 12/12/16/20
1961 Ludwig Cocktail Lounge drum 24 x 16 in blue sparkle
1966 Ludwig Hollywoods in Sky Blue Pearl 12/13/16/22
1971 Ludwig Super Classics in Blue Sparkle 13/16/22
1976 Ludwig Vistalites in Blue 13/14/16/22
70s/80s Ludwig orphans in Black Cortex "Bonham" style 14/16/18/20/26 (B/O Badges)

Many snares
Posted on 12 years ago
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From DionneDrummer

Mikey777 - I just picked up a Stewart in the same wrap. I am toying with the idea of taking it apart to use for another MIJ snare I am working on.The pics attached are from the eBay listing and apparently before they did some cleaning.

If i was you i would keep the drum together.Iam fining out these 10 lug wood snare drums are somewhat rare to come-by...Mikey

Posted on 12 years ago
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From DionneDrummer

Mine has rings inside. Not sure what ply yet.

I would guess that the plys on your snare are 3 to 5 ply.The snare i have is a 7 ply shell with out rings..If you need any of these badges i have them to.....Mikey

Posted on 12 years ago
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The 10 lug late '60's mij snares are quite rare. I would keep it togehter. Parts are readily available from many sources. Something to think about Mind Blowi

-kellyj

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 12 years ago
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DOH

Sorry guys! I should have read the beginning of the thread better. Mine is only an 8 lug. :(

I was searching the forum for info on Stewart drums and this thread came up.

For what it's worth, it's supposedly 5.5 x 14 (haven't verified it yet) and it has a stamp on the inside of the shell, it looks like ES or LS in a diamond.

1960s Ralston (Star) set in Red Agate Pearl 12/12/16/20
1961 Ludwig Cocktail Lounge drum 24 x 16 in blue sparkle
1966 Ludwig Hollywoods in Sky Blue Pearl 12/13/16/22
1971 Ludwig Super Classics in Blue Sparkle 13/16/22
1976 Ludwig Vistalites in Blue 13/14/16/22
70s/80s Ludwig orphans in Black Cortex "Bonham" style 14/16/18/20/26 (B/O Badges)

Many snares
Posted on 12 years ago
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