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Which Ludwig rail mount is the correct one?

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So I picked up these Ludwig shells tonight for $180... 22-13-16.

The guy had moved the rail mount to the middle of the bass drum and put two Ludwig mounts on it. So now I'm wondering which one likely came on the kit back in '66.

Also... are those spurs right??

I gotta go get a Ludwig book.

Not a Guru... just interested..
Posted on 11 years ago
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So I picked up these Ludwig shells tonight for $180... 22-13-16.guy had moved the rail mount to the middle of the bass drum and put two Ludwig mounts on it. So now I'm wondering which one likely came on the kit back in '66.Also... are those spurs right??

The rail mount was originally to the left - to my knowledge, only

the Club Dates had the rail in the center.

The spurs appear to be (way too long) replacements - Danmar

makes the correct gull wing replacement spurs (#1036). You can

find them at drumfactorydirect.com

Just curious - Reso side bearing edges OK? Shells in-round?

Hope this helps.

MW

Ludwig Maple 3 ply 22 13 16 '72 SBP
Ludwig Maple 3 ply 20 12 14 '73 BDP
Ludwig CM 20 12 14 2011 Natural Maple
Gretsch Renown Bop 18 12 14 2012 Piano Blk

Ludwig Hammered Bronze 5 x 14 '82 Chicago
Ludwig Supraphonic 5 x 14 '72 w/Die Cast
Ludwig Jazz Fest 5 x 14 B/O OBP '72
Ludwig Pioneer 5 x 14 KS Black Lacquer '67
Ludwig Acrolite 5 x 14 B/O '70
Ludwig 6.5 x 14 Birch Natural - Monroe '90s
Slingerland Bronze 6.5 x 14 '70s
Posted on 11 years ago
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left rail in first pic is correct one...other is MIJ....

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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Tom mount on the rail on left being original does makes sense now that I think about it... he probably would not have moved the original over to the right side. That right one does have Ludwig stamped on the flat riser part. (Sorry for the horrible pics)

Shells round-- yes! Reso bearing edges-- beat to crap. :( Seams on wrap lifting a little... it's a total player.

The MIJ tom he had mounted on the MIJ right side mount has the original Ludwig bass drum shell mount cymbal L-arm holder on it... so it is nice to have that part.

Holes to move the rail back to the correct placement are there... so the two holes drilled to center it are the only extras... that's nice.

Thanks for tip on the spurs... time to go parts hunting.

Not a Guru... just interested..
Posted on 11 years ago
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I have a pair of Ludwig original spurs..

PM me please...if interested....

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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