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1940 Ludwig and Ludwig Snare

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This is one of my favorite snare drums and I'd like to bring it back with a finish that is as close to original as possible. There are 2 stamps inside...2540 and below stamp that is a smaller 4004

I think it was probably a painted/lacquered drum as there isn't much space between the shell and the drumhead collar?? I also really love the sound of the drum and don't want to alter it at all.

What would you all recommend? I was thinking Black/Gold Duco. Who does this kind of work and what does it typically cost to have done? What sorts of finishes were available at the time of construction?

Thanks guys.

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Posted on 12 years ago
#1
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Personally, I'd leave it the way it is. I think it's a beautiful drum just like it is!

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
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1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
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Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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I know what you mean, but I think the pics make it look nicer than it is.

Someone did a good job of scratching it up and not finish sanding before putting a sloppy couple coats of tung oil (i think) on it. And the color really doesn't go well with anything I have.

Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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...and I meant to ask. What are the holes under the strainer for? All the photos I've seen in catalogs don't have them. Are they extra?

Posted on 12 years ago
#4
Posts: 1132 Threads: 43

Those are extra holes, alright, but that strainer looks like the ones that started showing up in late 30s catalogs, see Ludwig snare drum scans on Vintage Drum Guide.

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 12 years ago
#5
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Really nice snare drum!!!

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 12 years ago
#6
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The shell is a little over sized compared to a shell that would have a wrap on it, you'll have to go a few routes either refinish it the natural wood is beautiful, sand and re stain it, get it duco painted which a good paint job will cost you around $300.00 dollars. or re wrap it but you'll have to leave the wrap about a 1/2" from each end of the shell so the rims will fit due to over sized shell. If it were my drum I would sand it down, re stain it and play it.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 12 years ago
#7
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From vintagemore2000

The shell is a little over sized compared to a shell that would have a wrap on it, you'll have to go a few routes either refinish it the natural wood is beautiful, sand and re stain it, get it duco painted which a good paint job will cost you around $300.00 dollars. or re wrap it but you'll have to leave the wrap about a 1/2" from each end of the shell so the rims will fit due to over sized shell. If it were my drum I would sand it down, re stain it and play it.

Can you recommend someone who can paint it well?

Posted on 12 years ago
#8
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If it were mine, I would sand it, oil it,and give it about 4 clear coats. That's just a few dollars. I think that is how the drum was originally. The wood is beautiful.

Posted on 12 years ago
#9
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From fishaa

Can you recommend someone who can paint it well?

contact Jack Lawton, and ask him for his custom paint guy that does the authentic duco paint job. http://www.lawtondrum.com/ I would do as we've all suggested Sand it re stain it and smile for miles. here look at my leedy duco which is one of the color options for this ludwig model of yours. with the extra holes this is a player not a collectible all though one fine player drum.

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Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 12 years ago
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