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Cigarette Burn on Head!

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I recently purchased a 12 inch Ludwig hand drum in mint condition! The only thing is, it has a cigarette burn about an eighth of an inch in diameter just above the logo. Damn! It's an older Weather Master head. When possible, I like to keep things original but a vintage head would be worth a fortune. I'm thinking of a circular piece of white duct tape slightly bigger than the hole but, I think that you guys could come up with a lot better ideas! Any input would be really appreciated! This is a very cool old drum. Thanks very much.

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 6 years ago
#1
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Good idea, but put it on both sides & make sure you clean the area with alcohol so it sticks.

Posted on 6 years ago
#2
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If you can't duct it F` it

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

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 6 years ago
#3
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I think the white tape is a good idea maybe double it up.

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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what about this,

[ame]https://youtu.be/_2O3lAdLloQ[/ame]

Probably too thick though


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 6 years ago
#5
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Clear Mylar tape is another alternative. It is unbelievably strong and holds tight. Try one of the craft stores like Michael's. I would apply it to both sides though.

Please let us know what worked best

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
#6
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First of all, a thanks out to Oddball's first reply. Couldn't agree more! What I ended up doing after some thought was cutting out a very small circle of white duct tape and placing it over the hole on the underside of the cleaned head. Cutting out such a small piece is next to impossible! Next, I filled in the top recess on the batter side with a dab of White-Out. I'm sure that nail polish would be a lot more durable but, neither my wife nor girlfriend had any. If the correction fluid doesn't hold up, I'll repeat the process with nail polish. At any rate, the repair is hardly noticeable. I wish with my OCD tendencies however, that I didn't know the repair was made!

Thanks guys for the input!

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 6 years ago
#7
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I would have went with Tyvek tape. Thin, strong and durable. Also white.

The tape is not made of tyvek, it is used to seal the overlaps when you wrap your house.

Trust me: it's sticky stuff.

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Snares:
Yamaha COS SDM5; Yamaha Cobalt Blue RC 5-1/2x14; Gretsch round badge WMP; 1972 Ludwig Acrolite; 1978 Ludwig Super Sensitive; Cobalt Blue one-off Montineri; Yamaha Musashi 6.5X13 Oak; cheap 3.5X13 brass piccolo
Posted on 6 years ago
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