I am restoring/converting a 70's 3 ply that is pretty rough. It has 3 concert toms - 12 X 8, 14 X 10, 16 X 14 and a 24 X 14 bass. The 16 has several extra holes and all of the wrap is rough. The set is rough enough I did not consider keeping it as is. I have already stripped the wrap (what fun that was). I already have all the hardware to convert to normal two headed toms.
Anyway I have a few questions. The concert toms all came with the small lugs and it looks like they are mounted further down the shell than a normal two headed drum. I plan to use the small lugs on the 12 X 8 but I want the lugs to be in the "normal" position.
Does anyone have a 12 X 8 Ludwig they could measure to get the distance from the shell edge to the first lug hole? It would be greatly appreciated.
I would also like to know how far from the edge of the 16 inch floor tom to the first hole for the large lugs.
Also, (this is a long shot I am sure) but I am looking for a 14 X 14 3 ply shell for this set. I don't care if it is rough even with extra holes (it would match the rest of the set :)). I already have the hardware I need.
Thanks.