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60s Luddy Downbeat 4x14

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Picked up this baby a couple years back, but I've never had much luck keeping the snare tension solid. Any tips?

The strainer seems to be in good shape and the butt end is secured well. My '66 supra never has issues like this.

Thanks for any insight into this!

'65 Ludwig Downbeat (beat up and recovered) 13/16/20 || '78 Ludwig Maple (rescue kit) 13/14/24 || Ludwig Supraphonic 5x14 || 20s Ludwig 6-lug NOB 5x14 || '69 Luddy Acrolite 5x14 || Ludwig Downbeat Champagne Sparkle 4x14 || 60s Ludwig Parade Drum || Slingerland Sound King 5x14 || MIJ 5x14 || 60s Vintage Zildjians & others
Posted on 10 years ago
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I LIKE TO USE THE RIGHT CHORD, and ill admit i am adjusting the throw but there is a sloppiness in it that loosens up because of ware...

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 10 years ago
#2
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The center rivet, at the pivot point of that strainer, tends to ware out. You can have them redone at any decent drum shop.

Posted on 10 years ago
#3
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Thanks guys, what cord do you suggest? The orange Ludwig cord they sell in most shops?

fishaa: I will check on that rivet. It's a killer little drum and I want to use it more, but that sloppiness in the snare response kills me!

'65 Ludwig Downbeat (beat up and recovered) 13/16/20 || '78 Ludwig Maple (rescue kit) 13/14/24 || Ludwig Supraphonic 5x14 || 20s Ludwig 6-lug NOB 5x14 || '69 Luddy Acrolite 5x14 || Ludwig Downbeat Champagne Sparkle 4x14 || 60s Ludwig Parade Drum || Slingerland Sound King 5x14 || MIJ 5x14 || 60s Vintage Zildjians & others
Posted on 10 years ago
#4
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gold ludwig chord is good

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 10 years ago
#5
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... or, you can save yourself a trip and some change by using a piece of cord from an old set of mini-blinds! Look around, I'll bet you have an old set in the house somewhere.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
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