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Found a Ludwig 14x22 stainless steel bass drum (finally)

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Ever since my first Ludwig stainless steel kick got smashed in a car wreck, I've been on the search for a budget replacement to restore. After 2+ years, I've finally found a 14" x 22" at a great price on eBay, and I've removed all the hardware to clean up the shell. Any advice from the SS fans on methods for cleaning and re-assembling? If I'm not mounting any toms, is there any reason to install the reinforcement plate? Are lug gaskets a good idea for stainless?

Luckily, I saved all my cleaned & felt-packed lugs from my old kick so the hardware work is mostly done! Plus, I have Lone Star Percussion in my area, so getting parts will be a breeze. Thanks in advance for any tips.

Posted on 8 years ago
#1
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No advice but want to see pics!

Posted on 8 years ago
#2
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Here it is all put together! I left the reinforcement plate out, and went without gaskets on the lugs. It sounds great!

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Posted on 8 years ago
#3
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Hey Spacemanbill,

Your kit looks great, the bass seems to be in good condition and shining nicely. Glad to see you were finally able to replace the damage bass.

Posted on 8 years ago
#4
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Looking good! I think I can hear it from here!

1964 Ludwig Champagne Super Classic
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
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Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
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Posted on 8 years ago
#5
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Congrats! Only micro fibre cloths to clean/polish.

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 8 years ago
#6
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Those aren`t the original hoops on the bass...Nice set though!! Stainless are in a class all their own...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 8 years ago
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