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Ludwig LM402 6.5 vintage supraphonic snare tention rods Last viewed: 5 hours ago

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Got me a nice LM402 6.5 vintage supraphonic snare. Taking it apart for a complete resto and it has 3 different length tension rods. 3.5 inches, 3.25 inches and 2.75 inches. I want to return it to original condition. Does anyone know what length t rods it came with in the 70's? Also, its missing the ludalloy sticker on the inside (I can see where it used to be). Can you get reproductions of those? Thanks in advance.

Posted on 12 years ago
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Just pulled a rod off my all original 1971 402 and it measures 2 3/4" tip to tip.

Gary

60's Gretsch Round Badge 22/13/16
'71 Ludwig B/O Badge 20/12/13/14/16
'72 Ludwig B/O Badge Jazzette 18/12/14
'65 Rogers Holiday 20/12/16
Posted on 12 years ago
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How many do you need?

If you can post a pic with a ruler next to it.(to show thread length)..that helps,as they would change them over time....

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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Thanks guys and hello Blair. I bought some premier 60's cymbal stands from you earlier this year. I'd need 10 of the 2 3/4 rods as one side was correct and the other side was all wrong. Maybe a couple more as I need to make sure the correct ones I have are all straight. Stand by and I'll get back. What were you thinking price wise?

Also, what was the original strainer? The one it has now is a 20 strand. One side has the original string attachement and the other side a plastic tab. I know its not original as it doesn't say "ludwig" on it. I think I read somewhere it was a 40 strand, but I'm not sure.

Also, anyone have any idea on reproduction ludalloy stickers?

Thanks.

Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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Rzaidy,

Great project there. The 402 may end up being the only snare you use going forward. The original came with 18-strand wire snares. Good luck and show some pics when complete.

Gary

60's Gretsch Round Badge 22/13/16
'71 Ludwig B/O Badge 20/12/13/14/16
'72 Ludwig B/O Badge Jazzette 18/12/14
'65 Rogers Holiday 20/12/16
Posted on 12 years ago
#5
Posts: 11 Threads: 4

Thanks Gary. I'll try to remember the pics.

Riyan

Posted on 12 years ago
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