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jimorlando

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Ludwig Preserial Chrome on Brass Snare rechrome?

I’d leave it alone. Whose going to se it anyway?

6 years ago
Orphans saved!

Nice job, well done.

6 years ago
1970 Supraphonic Project

Here are the last two photos showing top and bottom of the assembled drum. Thanks for looking at my mini project and thanks again to Mark for the gre...

6 years ago
1970 Supraphonic Project

Next set of photos shows the new P88AC throw off installed on the shell and the tension rods I found on eBay.

6 years ago
1970 Supraphonic Project

Here is the next 5 and you can see where I tapped the holes in the snare butt. They are the outside holes

6 years ago
1970 Supraphonic Project

Here are the next 5 photos. The second photo shows the crud that came out after chasing the threads. You can also see where I am putting the felt ar...

6 years ago
1970 Supraphonic Project

What started as a simple change out of a P85 throw off for the new P88AC throw off expanded a bit but still a pretty fast project. After reading Mar...

6 years ago
Rogers Luxor Champagne Sparkle

Thanks, I’ll start a new thread. I, of course, am saving the P85 throw off and butt plate. I use this snare all the time so it’s not a col...

6 years ago
Rogers Luxor Champagne Sparkle

Mark, Thanks for the tip. I may give that a try. I’m assuming that you are chasing the threads manually. I started out just changing out the P85 thro...

6 years ago
Rogers Luxor Champagne Sparkle

Yes, that’s my plan for my 1970 Supraphonic.

6 years ago
Rogers Luxor Champagne Sparkle

Thanks, I have some white lithium grease on hand. I plan to use it on the lugs. Your drum looks great.

6 years ago
Club date bearing edge repair

I recommend sending them to Precision Drum in New York. They have to proper equipment to do the work. Good luck with your quest.

6 years ago
Rogers Luxor Champagne Sparkle

Very nice work on the drum. Can you share what kind of grease you use? Thanks

6 years ago
Ludwig P88AC Throw Off

Yes, you’re correct. Since I had to tap the holes to match the snare butt holes on my Supraphonic, the provided screws were too long so I made m...

6 years ago
Ludwig P88AC Throw Off

Thanks for the response. I’m worried about the metal on metal of the metal washer against the inside of the Supraphonic shell.

6 years ago