One of these is for sale locally. Price isn't bad. It has that original parallel strainer and wires on it in decent (not great) shape. I'd hate to drill a drum like that, but I really want to gig with it and don't want to deal with a finicky strainer and/or a goose chase for original parts when it's time to replace. I do love the shell and hoops though, killer sound.
If I did decide to buy and drill it, would a modern strainer system and standard wires even work on this snare? And since it's technically a piccolo in depth, will a typical ludwig/pearl strainer even fit properly?
Thanks.