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Any value to old calfskin heads?

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I recently bought a 26" 1940 ludwig bass with calfskin heads on it. Both heads are torn, but the wood hoops (not quite sure what the technical term is) are in fine condition. When I say wood hoops, I am refering to the part that the actual skin is attached to. Is there any value to these? Anybody out there re-skin something like this?

1963 Blue Sparkle Rogers 4pc
1969 Blue Sparkle Slingerland 26"x10" marching bass drum(converted into kick drum)
1940 Ludwig 26"x12" bass drum
1970's Ludwig Black Beauty
Posted on 14 years ago
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They are called "Flesh Hoops". They worth something to someone and this is the best place on the planet to sell them to the right people, and if there is any portion of the calf that is salvagable, they could worth a few pennies as reskins. Post some pics in the "For Sale" section. They will move pretty quickly.

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Posted on 14 years ago
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Thank you! There is a fair amount of skin left on one of them for sure, the other is ripped pretty bad. I will try to post them next week.

1963 Blue Sparkle Rogers 4pc
1969 Blue Sparkle Slingerland 26"x10" marching bass drum(converted into kick drum)
1940 Ludwig 26"x12" bass drum
1970's Ludwig Black Beauty
Posted on 14 years ago
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