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65 Pioneer Snare bed missing

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I have a real nice 65 Pioneer shell (champagne sparkle) that has been lying around for years and I just recently picked up lugs for it and was looking at the snare bed. I guess I should say, trying to find the snare bed. Is it common for these to have almost no bed?? Not sure if I should have one cut for it. Would appreciate any advice.

Posted on 6 years ago
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Almost none is often a good way to describe some from that era. The 50's WFL/Ludwig models had pretty deep beds, but not the mid 60's. Wide shallow beds were often used. You can put the shell on a flat surface and shine a small light in that area and should be able to see a small amount of light come through at the beds.

Mike

Posted on 6 years ago
#2
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Mike is spot on, this technique works great !

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
#3
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Thanks guys, I guess my next question is---is it worth it to cut a snare bed for this drum?

Thanks--Pat

Posted on 6 years ago
#4
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Leave it as original...

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 6 years ago
#5
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I sure wouldn't modify it. That was part of their magic...not a mistake.

Mike

Posted on 6 years ago
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