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Ludwig Super Sensitive 70's needs restoring help on id

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Hi Guys.......Just bought this super sensitive 5x14 B/O badge 1544775. Some surface rust and usual pitting but ill have it looking the part once I get it and bring it up to scratch. It looks full original but I need to know year of manufacture from the Ludwig experts. Also ive never had one of these snare drums normally the 400 or 402. Are there any known probs setting them up as in snare action.....Any advice or help appreciated.......

Posted on 9 years ago
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Here are some more pics.I do notice on butt end seems twisted on adjusting screw ..........possibly needs straightening which wont be a problem. Ludwig guys have a look and throw as much advice or help...Thanks.....

Posted on 9 years ago
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Anywhere from 70 to 79 with that badge, Should be stamped inside. Because of the color shade, on the badge I`d say early 70`s

It`s missing the roll cage around the throw.

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Posted on 9 years ago
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I think there should be some sort of cage both ends. I have looked at a lot that don't have them, are they a part people just take off. I can easily find or make the part for it. Thanks for the info odd ball.....sean

Posted on 9 years ago
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The older one`s had a flat stock cage more like a cradle, the .."new SS" from 70 with that badge and nothing left or right of the throw in the panels (badge/vent) had the tubular ..."roll cage" that yours should have.

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Posted on 9 years ago
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The really old collectable ones with tube lugs cradle

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Posted on 9 years ago
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I have ordered 2 snare guards from USA. When the drum arrives obviously it will get the full strip down and deep clean. It will look the business when I show it again. One thing im good at is restoring these snare drums. I like that last snare drum not many of them around.

Posted on 9 years ago
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When the drum is finished in all its glory ill post the finished drum.

Posted on 9 years ago
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seantdrums - When you're ready to set her up, here is a helpful thread:

http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=29519

Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Great snares, enjoy.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 8 years ago
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Hello Purdie...........Thanks for help and advice all points taken on board. I had an issue with butt end. As it was out of line. Both ends are now in line and snare action is equal. I do a lot with prem 2000's setting them up is easier but now ive got the the Ludwig Knack thanks to people like your self its basically easy. Once the drum is complete ill post pics. One last thing I bought new snare guards and it looks the part now not one spec of rust any where...........Thx...sean

Posted on 8 years ago
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