I have a chopped Ludwig Standard 13" tom - the original owner sawed it in half - aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! If I can, I want to turn it into a 3" X 13" piccolo snare. The top edge is intact, all I need to do right now is saw the bottom, ragged edge to square and then put in a reinforcement ring (glue ring). I know that there's more to the art than this, but this is my first aim.
Does anyone know where to get a 1968-70 vintage Ludwig Standard glue ring for inside a 3 ply 13" drum?
I have spoken to a custom drum shop about making one, but things became more complex. I'm a newbie to this realm & I'm happy to find an old Ludwig ring to glue in myself, or to just have one made to my needed specs - without spending alot.
Any leads or thoughts? Help2