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Must remove original grommet to flatten badge. Worth it?

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Hey, all. I've got a 1964 Ludwig Jazz Festival snare drum. Because it has most the Ringo specs (5.5 x 14, red felt mute, etc.) it's pretty special.

Unfortunately, the Badge is bent and kinked so it doesn't lay down flat. In order to flatten it, I'd have to remove it, do the work, then reinstall with a new grommet.

So, which is better from a collectible standpoint?

1.nice flat badge with new grommet

2. wonky badge with original grommet

Posted on 6 years ago
#1
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Hey Vanguard. Welcome to the forum

You will get lots of opinions on this one. First off, an original JF is pretty special and demands lots of cash. If you plan on a resell then IMHO I would say leave it as is and let the new owner decide. If you plan on keeping it as a showcase piece then you could always replace the grommet, hold onto the original, and if you resell them all is available. Me personally, I'd leave it as is

Share some pictures and if you do want to part ways with it, give me a shout out!

Michael

No Guru - I just love collecting & learning about vintage drums!

Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit

A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
Posted on 6 years ago
#2
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I would not remove the original grommet.

Mike

Posted on 6 years ago
#3
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From vanguard

Hey, all. I've got a 1964 Ludwig Jazz Festival snare drum. Because it has most the Ringo specs (5.5 x 14, red felt mute, etc.) it's pretty special. Unfortunately, the Badge is bent and kinked so it doesn't lay down flat. In order to flatten it, I'd have to remove it, do the work, then reinstall with a new grommet. So, which is better from a collectible standpoint? 1.nice flat badge with new grommet 2. wonky badge with original grommet

I 3rd,...

... Let`s see it.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 6 years ago
#4
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I'm with Mike and Michael.

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 6 years ago
#5
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It's unanimous! Leave it as is!!

-Mark

Posted on 6 years ago
#6
Posts: 771 Threads: 132

haha you know it

Keep fixing them up...
Posted on 6 years ago
#7
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I agree with the rest of the fellas...Leave it be!! Some pics of the drum would be nice though...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 6 years ago
#8
Posts: 4 Threads: 1

Well there we go; guess it stays as is! flowers2

Here are some crummy cellphone pics. It's White Marine Pearl (my favorite) with nickel over brass hardware. Hardware is pretty tarnished, but I really like the way it looks so I'm planning to leave it as is.

[img]https://i.imgur.com/G7CsXoTl.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i.imgur.com/CIGfwwYl.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i.imgur.com/jUBCzWFl.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i.imgur.com/RDg9nInl.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i.imgur.com/HcuYNjrl.jpg[/img]

Posted on 6 years ago
#9
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[img]https://i.imgur.com/SonvGRol.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i.imgur.com/QVUMImJl.jpg?1[/img]

Posted on 6 years ago
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