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Leedy & Ludwig Restoration

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Member kevins asked me to continue adding photos on a restoration that I'm in the process of finishing up. Bought these from a friend in the Branson, Missouri area (some of you may know him from "another" forum). Anyway, they were in absolutely pathetic condition but I saw the beauty in them. Just has taken a lot of work but I'm almost done. I had posted that I needed a floor tom but found one in New York and had it shipped. It was BDP butsince it was a rewrap, I didn't feel too bad about stripping it down to the bare shell and refinishing it since it was in great shape.

In these kit photos, notice that I had my WFL 15" 6.5x14 in the photos since it matched color and tone. Since then, I bought the Leedy & Ludwig snare (last photo) and have already refinished it. Since the photos I've also located and procured a Leedy shell mount cymbal holder and Leedy XL kick pedal AND hi-hat stand plus those are authentic Leedy spurs. Waiting for some vintage cymbals to show up in the mail and as soon as the lacquer is dry on the ft, it'll be done. Hope you enjoy and I'll post a photo with the ft when it's completely done.

P.S. Also notice that I have taken great pains in as much as I hand lettered the Leedy and Ludwig logo on the kick front head. A royal pain but it aded a lot IMHO.

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Jim Lersch in Nixa/Branson, MO
Posted on 11 years ago
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I should mention that I've been a pro commercial photographer for 40 years. I photograph all my snares this way upon completion.

Jim Lersch in Nixa/Branson, MO
Posted on 11 years ago
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WHOA. jaw on the floor, BEAUTIFUL set of drums you got there.

Posted on 11 years ago
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LevonP.....well gee, thanks! Took a lot of work (figure I have about 75 hours into them so far) but when I first saw them, dust covered and all, they just told me that they wanted to be saved. Appreciate the kind words man.

Jim Lersch in Nixa/Branson, MO
Posted on 11 years ago
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LOVE L and L drums..

Don't think I have ever had a whole set though!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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blairdrums.....I never have either and not only do you rarely see whole kits on eBay, finding a 16x16 floor Tom is next to impossible. Wen I found the one I'm working on, I jumped on it big time. It was the missing link and now it's mine....came complete with all the hardware and original legs too. Worth the money, can't wait to tune them u and take a test drive this weekend.

Jim Lersch in Nixa/Branson, MO
Posted on 11 years ago
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There was a whole set at the Chicago show around 10 years ago..WMP I recall...$400-500,and no one would buy it! I didn't have the room in the car or $$$,so had to pass

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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That is ridiculous! L&L drums are beautifully made.....I'm hoping to go to the Chicago show for the first time this May and I have a van. I will save these drums from extinction I tell ya.

Jim Lersch in Nixa/Branson, MO
Posted on 11 years ago
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It was a double tom kit too I recall!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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Lookin good, Lersch !!!

Kevin
Posted on 11 years ago
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