Just rec'd an NOS Ludwig hi hat from the 60's era (I think - haven't made any efort to pin it down).
But even brand new, the chrome in't "perfect." Oh, it's really really nice, but there are some small 'scratches' in the surface. And the finish on the footboard is a little uneven...but that may be due to long storage.
All the same, it is a killer piece of vintage hardware! Looking forward to playing it.... and not wearing shoes!
I restored a different Spur Lok and got a virgin top pull rod from Jim Petty. Rather than using the original clutch that would bite into the rod, I'm using a Gibraltar that encircles it. May use it on this one, too...