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Ludwig 6.5x14 Bronze or Brass?

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I'm cleaning up an early 80's Ludwig 6.5x14. I have the lugs and strainer off. Right above the top dampener hole there's a small "B".

Does this stand for Bronze or Brass?

Thanks.

Posted on 13 years ago
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OK just did a search. If it was bronze here would be a "BR" indication. So mine is brass. Thanks and goodnight.

Posted on 13 years ago
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Man, you are up late like me most nights.....!!

Actually got some decent sleep last night for a change....DOH

Good morning !!

Kev

:)

Kevin
Posted on 13 years ago
#3
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Yeah if I gig ya need time to wind down. We're night owls anyway.

Posted on 13 years ago
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From Agopsalott

OK just did a search. If it was bronze here would be a "BR" indication. So mine is brass. Thanks and goodnight.

Not so fast. I've heard "BR" is for brass, and "BZ" is for bronze. "B" could stand for either/or. Here's a pic of a bronze stamp.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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From mendozart

Not so fast. I've heard "BR" is for brass, and "BZ" is for bronze. "B" could stand for either/or. Here's a pic of a bronze stamp.

Well now I'm confused. Looks like you're on to something. Mine is a '79 or early 80's and has this stamp. Brass or bronze?

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/agopsalott/65Ludwig-1.jpg[/IMG]

Posted on 13 years ago
#6
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What's the serial number?

Kevin
Posted on 13 years ago
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From kevins

What's the serial number?

3019934

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/agopsalott/-3-8-1.jpg[/IMG]

What muffler will fit those holes? It's not a baseball bat.

Posted on 13 years ago
#8
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Looks like this one

[IMG]http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18149&d=1278909488[/IMG]

Don't let the magnets scare ya.....

[IMG]http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18158&d=1278910581[/IMG]

Posted on 13 years ago
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Thanks Hoppy, that's a gorgeous drum there. Black Beauty right? Brass shell then..magnets don't stick?

Posted on 13 years ago
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