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1965 Ludwig Pioneer Snare - Tension Rods

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Hi. My latest restoration project is a nice 14" x 5" 1965 Ludwig Pioneer Snare. Unfortunately, the tension rods are VERY corroded and I fear I may need to replace them. Is there a modern rod available (e.g. Gibraltar) that would be a straight replacement?? (Obviously, I will retain the originals in storage). Thanks. Gordon

Posted on 6 years ago
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GJ

Have you tried to remove the rust using something like Evapo-Rust Remover? it is sold here in the US in hardware and automotive stores. It works very very well. Also, for rods and parts that have a lot of rust, i typically soak them over night, wash them off then take them to a wire wheel and the rust comes right off. many parts that I thought were unrecoverable look like new now.

Michael

No Guru - I just love collecting & learning about vintage drums!

Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit

A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
Posted on 6 years ago
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I have some real clean original ones..PM..if interested..thx

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 6 years ago
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