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cleaning original 1970 ludwig drum heads

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any recommendations on how to clean these?

Thanks

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Posted on 15 years ago
#1
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I usually use dishwashing detergent and a scotchbrite sponge or Comet or Bon Ami. Do it in the kitchen sink.

Posted on 15 years ago
#2
Posts: 60 Threads: 13

tHANKS FOR THE ADVICE

Posted on 15 years ago
#3
Posts: 2237 Threads: 272

Bartenders friend and a little liqued ditergent and a good scrub brush.

Bartender's Friend is right next to the bonami and comet at the store. It is killer!

1960's SONOR 12-16-20-14 blue slate pearl
1968 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14Sky blue P
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14BlueVistalite
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-(14 impostor)BlackPanther "SOLD"
1964 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl 22-12-13-16-14Supra "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14 Citrus Mod "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG Sexto-Plus 8-1 0-12-13-14-15-16-20-20-14 Silver Sparkle
60's Majestic Delux 12-13-16-22-14 red pearl
2009 Homemade Kids 8-10-13-16-12 Orange Sparkle
24 kits, 80 Snares, 65 Cymbals
Don't tell my wife!
Posted on 15 years ago
#4
Posts: 219 Threads: 36

A quick note as a possible "Do NOT Do" -

I cleaned an old Slingerland 2 ply marching batter head in the sink with warm water, dish detergent and a soft plastic scrubbie - It cleaned up nicely - but water got in between the plies - After a day by the warm air duct, it still wouldn't dry out. - Since I needed it, I just put it on - After I tuned it up, it seems to have dried out - I suppose the tension squeezed the water out - probably absorbed by the drum shell at the bearing edge. Things seem fine now but - what a pain.

Best not to immerse 2 ply heads in H2O - DOH

silly rookie me

...but when he played on his drum, he made the stars explode....
Posted on 15 years ago
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