Okay I am really new to vintage drum restoring and these questions might seem obvious to you guys but I really don't want to screw up these drums and I would appreciate any help.
1. The snare in the pictures is a Ludwig Universal (I think). Is it Nickle over Brass?
2. Will getting the drum refinished in a new coat of nickle or chrome take away from the value?
3. What are the three holes in the shape of a triangle in the last picture for?
4. I also ordered a 1960's Supersensitive. Could this be coated in nickle or something else (maybe a gold or black finish) and would it take away from the value?
5. Is there any difference in the new Supersensitive strainers and the old ones?
Thanks!!!
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