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18" Ludwig SS Floor Tom question

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I happen to get in a deal today a Ludwig 16x18 (18 diameter) SS 70's B/O badge floor tom. It is in excellent condition, but the bottom edge is badly out of round. By almost 1/2"! Like a drunk guitar player sat on it while it was on it's side, without the bottom rim on it.

I'm thinking it's fixable, but not sure what to do. The shell seems quite flexible but springs back with hand pressure.

This is an $800 drum if it's in round, but what would be the best way to fix it?

It's quite a dilemma. Any help is appreciated.

Drum Kits
1965 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Blue
1966 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Black
1969 Ludwig BB Blue Oyster Keystone Clubdate
1971 Ludwig BB Black Oyster
Early 60's Camco Oaklawns Champagne Sparkle
Posted on 7 years ago
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Sit on it again. But not drunk like the Guitar dude.

Set it on a soft surface and put gentle even pressure on shell and bend it back slowly.

BLAEMIRE DRUMS
Thanks to Mr. Jerry Jenkins
Posted on 7 years ago
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I just listed in the resto part by a conservator!

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 7 years ago
#3
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From green glass drum

Sit on it again. But not drunk like the Guitar dude.Set it on a soft surface and put gentle even pressure on shell and bend it back slowly.

Just be careful when doing this or you can kink the bearing edge...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 7 years ago
#4
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YES, Be very careful and patient.

Go slow and steady.

No sitting on it.

Careful 2 hands pressure.

BLAEMIRE DRUMS
Thanks to Mr. Jerry Jenkins
Posted on 7 years ago
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