Hello o' Drum Swamis!
I have a virgin Ludwig bass drum. I also have an original Ludwig consolette from the same era. Not being a big fan of a snare mounted toms, I've decided to add the consolette.
I was wondering if there is a way of figuring out exactly where it is that I would have to drill the holes for the consolette. I have looked at many pictures of bass drums with consolettes, but don't have one physically in front of me that I could measure and use as a guide.
I've included a few shots that I have, they all seem to be from the same view (front)...not many from the drummer's perspective. One thing they all seem to have in common is that the lug mounted closest to the consolette acts a center "spot" for the middle of the consolette rail.
Has anyone done this sort of thing before? Wouldn't want to totally ruin a perfect bass drum by not doing it right.
Any help would be very appreciated.
Thanks to all.