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1919 "Tango" Ludwig & Ludwig help

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Hello all

I picked up a cool Ludwig 1919 drum on CL yesterday and I had some questions on restoration.

1. Previous owner drilled 3 small holes for a pearl strainer, (I have the tango strainer) Do I fill the holes or leave them?

2. It is scratched all over, should I sand it down and apply a lacquer?

3. Does anyone know what the butt end looks like?? There are no holes for a butt end, last owner said it was free floating and the tension from the wires kept it on.

4. I'm also thinking on selling it, I'm open to offers!

I will add pictures tonight.

Thanks!

Link to picture on Vintagedrumguide below

http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/ludwig_snaredrums/1919-ludwig-snare-drums-9.jpg

Website: http://www.osd101.com
Posted on 12 years ago
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I would fill the holes, & put an original strainer on. Keep the original finish, it is more valuable to a drum like this than a refinish, which would not really add any value. The butt end was a piece of fiber, or leather w/ rows of punched holes, through which the wires, or gut were strung. They would wrap around the fiber, & only attach to the front strainer. The butt end piece would then be placed under the tension hoop & be caught there, & held in place. What size is the drum ? Does it have a skin top & bottom?

Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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Thanks for the response!

It is a 4 x 14 with 10 single tension rods and has plain wood hoops no inlay.

The top and bottom heads are remo not the originals...

Website: http://www.osd101.com
Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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I touch up scratches with the appropriate furniture scratch filler pen (like a marking pen only shades of brown and transparent) when apply a couple coats of Minwax Furniture Wax.

From tdennis

The butt end was a piece of fiber, or leather w/ rows of punched holes, through which the wires, or gut were strung. They would wrap around the fiber, & only attach to the front strainer. The butt end piece would then be placed under the tension hoop & be caught there, & held in place.

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Gary G.
1963 Ludwig Gold Sparkle Hollywood Kit
Ludwig Collection: 10 Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Customized Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Vintage Foot Pedals, 1 Single Value Bugle
Posted on 12 years ago
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How big are the holes? I would cut (with a plug cutter) side grain plugs out of the type wood (mahog or maple as stated in catalog picture) glued in place with grain lines matched up and spot stain or varnish the plugs only. Attach original strainer, tuck calf heads for it and play it.

GG made good suggestion on touching up scratches. Don't refinish, just clean and touch up.

Posted on 12 years ago
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