Welcome Van, sorry to hear about the fire. As far as cleaning them, the guys on here will know what to tell you. Good luck and I hope you get them all cleaned up like new again. Welcome to the group.

Rich

thanks,rich

i really hope theres a easy way to clean them the insurance guy said just put down how much a new set would cost but im pretty sure you cant buy 79 ludwigs

I will be interested in what the guys on here tell you to use. Wood can be very absorbent when it comes to odor, especially smoke. How bad was the smoke damage?? Were the shells wrapped or finished wood?? They are probably going to ask you to post some pictures so think about doing that ahead of time. They are going to want to see the smoke damage. Good luck.

Rich

i think ts a 64 tom red sparkle

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18 inch floor tom

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60's slingerland bass drum it was a crome looking rap now looks rust

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24inch bass drum 79 ludwig power factory set

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69 22 inch lugwig bass drum

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79 ludwig power factory toms 13,14,15,16 mounted

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sorry for the pic quallity camera got burnt in fire im using my phone

WelcomeTell the insurance people you need enough to buy a new set of Ludwig Legacy's.Laughing H

Heck yeah, tell them a comparable replacement would be a Ludwig Legacy kit. They won't like it, but you might as well. If nothing else, maybe you'd end up with the next down, the Classics. Worth a shot.

my dad bought the 79 power factory set new in 79 it was pasted to me about 4 years ago. in our town we have a drum shop that deals with alot of vintage drums he owner is a good friend of my family so he restored them for me and valued them at 6500 i talked to him today and hes goin to give me a value for them today.

what do you all think about having them wrapped in a sparkle if they have to be rewrapped instead of goin back with black

does anyone know where a ludwig power factory set is for sale

File a claim for replacement value of all drums. Your vintage dealer friend can be helpful, although the claims adjuster will make some calls to check current values (believe me, they occasionally called me when I was in the biz) if you're claiming the drums as vintage items.

After settlement, hopefully, you'll still keep the damaged drums to restore/ repair.