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1964 Ludwig Pioneer Last viewed: 27 minutes ago

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Hi Folks!

Cleaning and upgrading a very nice '64 Pioneer over here.

Any Pioneer owners care to share their choices on heads and snares for these six lug babies?

Thanks!

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Posted on 2 years ago
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I, too, have a '64 Pioneer...Probably my favorite snare drum to play...

Heads? Remo coated Diplomat is my choice...but many prefer the Remo coated Ambassador. Either way, they are closer to the vintage Weathermaster heads than any other.

"God is dead." -Nietzsche

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Posted on 2 years ago
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From O-Lugs

I, too, have a '64 Pioneer...Probably my favorite snare drum to play...Heads? Remo coated Diplomat is my choice...but many prefer the Remo coated Ambassador. Either way, they are closer to the vintage Weathermaster heads than any other.

Good information. I have a Diplomat Fiberskyn batter head and a Diplomat Hazy snare side head on hand. I may give those a try.

Thank you!

Posted on 2 years ago
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Nice tone control. What's the drum look like?


Thank you!
Jeff C

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Posted on 2 years ago
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I have a 66 Pioneer that I love.

I would check out Remo Skyntone heads. I've never used real calfskin heads, but those that have say they are the closest modern head to real calfskin. They are Diplomat weight. I really like them.. I have them on a vintage Rogers set and they sound really good.

V

Posted on 2 years ago
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As far as snare wires.....Mine has the original clear plastic ended ones. I wouldn't change a thing about mine. I feel that the drum is close to perfect as any snare drum I have ever played. It has just the right amount of everything I like. No need to soup it up. ;)

"God is dead." -Nietzsche

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Posted on 2 years ago
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Can we see some pics of the snare?

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 2 years ago
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