10x14 Ludwig marcher advice needed - Page 1

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Hi all, I recently picked up a early-mid 70s 3-ply ludwig marching snare. It's a 10x14 with small classic lugs. Unfortunately it has a few extra holes and the 10in depth is a bit too much for me. I'm thinking about either cutting it down to a 6.5 "symphonic" copy, cutting it down to a "Jazz festival" copy, or filling the holes and making it a 10x14 rack tom. Thoughts and suggestions appreciated!

Posted on 6 years ago

vyacheslav

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It's your drum, feel free to do whatever you like.

You could also use it as a shallow floor tom with legs too. If you put the brackets as far down as possible on the shell (without interfering with the hoop/head) and use those Pearl Air Suspension Tips on the legs you should be able to get enough height and adjustability.

Posted on 6 years ago

clubdate64

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With the mini lugs, everyone will know it was originally marcher if you make it a tom.

The 6.5x14 school festival/symphonic is a great addition to any snare collection. It really depends on what you already have for snares.

If you don't have a jazz festival and don't want to spend a fortune that would be your best bet.

I have a 5 ply 10x14 concert tom from a set of marching trios that is possibly headed the same way.

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Posted on 6 years ago