Search
Register
Only Admins can see this message.
Data Transition still in progress. Some functionality may be limited until the process is complete.
Processing Attachment, Gallery - 125.05219%

Ludwig 1961 Super Classic Snare Drum

Posts: 6363 Threads: 223

I've always liked the look of these snare drums! Finally found one on eBay that was in really nice condition...with the original wires, too! The Resocoat interior is stamped "APR 6 - 1961" and even the inside of the Classic strainer has "4-61" written in black ink. The drum was completely taken apart and a full detailing was done. My cleaning process turned the lug inserts into a beautiful brass color. They look nice against the chrome tension rods...not that you can really see them! I'm very happy with the evenly faded WMP. The COB hoops are beautiful! I'm really pleased with my new Super Classic!

-Mark

1 attachments
IMG_1205.jpg
94.1 kB
Posted on 9 years ago
#1
Posts: 6363 Threads: 223

Some extra pictures!

Posted on 9 years ago
#2
Posts: 1867 Threads: 179

Stellar.

Looks like no extra holes. Right?

May we see a pic of the muffler knob please?

Beautiful job and drum.

BLAEMIRE DRUMS
Thanks to Mr. Jerry Jenkins
Posted on 9 years ago
#3
Posts: 6363 Threads: 223

From green glass drum

Stellar. Looks like no extra holes. Right?May we see a pic of the muffler knob please?Beautiful job and drum.

Thanks for the compliments! Yes, no extra holes! The muffler knob is the smaller 3/4", of the same style used on the Acrolite and Standard series. Here are some more closeup pictures.

The worst part was the metal muffler disc, which was really corroded. It cleaned up great! The lug mounting screws were also in bad shape, so I swapped them out for very clean, period correct, Ludwig screws I had.

-Mark

4 attachments
IMG_1211.jpg
111.6 kB
IMG_1218.jpg
103.3 kB
IMG_1229.jpg
53.8 kB
IMG_1230.jpg
61.5 kB
Posted on 9 years ago
#4
Posts: 10714 Threads: 579

Very Very nice indeed !!!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 9 years ago
#5
Posts: 677 Threads: 47

A real beaut there.

I love the jazz era
Posted on 9 years ago
#6
Posts: 6363 Threads: 223

VM2K and Olddrumgeek! Thanks for the kind words on my Super Classic.

Mark

Posted on 9 years ago
#7
Posts: 1867 Threads: 179

Thanks for the pics.

Those muffler disks seem to pick up all the moisture and then.....rust.

Great looking drum and restoration.

BLAEMIRE DRUMS
Thanks to Mr. Jerry Jenkins
Posted on 9 years ago
#8
Posts: 6287 Threads: 375

Truly beautiful, Mark !!

Congrats, she sure is a keeper.....:):)

Kev

Kevin
Posted on 9 years ago
#9
Posts: 333 Threads: 42

That is a beautiful drum! Is that a re-wrap? The WMP is really nice.


1971 Ludwig Rock Duo set in Blue Oyster Pearl
early Mapex dual bass drum Saturn kit
1964 Leedy Ray  Mosca kit in Blue Sparkle
1959 Slingerland Super Gene Krupa snare in WMP
1968 Slingerland Hollywood Ace Snare Drum
1969 and 1977 Ludwig 400 Supraphonic snares
1965 Acrolite snare
Ludwig Coliseum snare
'68 Rogers Dynasonic snare
Pearl free floating piccolo snare
13" Mapex piccolo snare
6.5" deep Mapex steel snare
Mapex 6.5" Brass snare
I know there's more snares than that.
UFIP cymbals / Avedis Zildjians
Ghost pedals or Tama King Beats
you kids get off my lawn

 

Posted on 9 years ago
#10
  • Share
  • Report
Action Another action
Something else here