hello. i just got hold of a ludwig 1960s champ. sparkle bassdrum, which i want to get back in shape now. my question: i am going to put on a new bass drum front head (will apply the logo myself). if i want to do it "in vintage style" should i choose a "shiny" smooth white head (remo ambassador smooth white) or a white coated, more "dull" looking head (remo ambassador coated) ? i was thinking about a smooth white remo powerstroke 3 as well but those pre-dampened heads will look stupid on a vintage luddy.
also, has anybody got some input for me for some subtle dampening? i was thinking about using one of those "felt-strips" (don't know the correct engl. word) on each head, as i don't wanna cut a hole into the front head.
i appreciate any ideas, comments or other suggestions. thanks