Hey folks,

I am thinking about picking up a Ludwig Tom that's for sale online, but can't figure out if it has reinforcement rings or not from the photos the seller has posted. I'm trying to get a photo of the inside of the drum, but does anyone know which year Ludwig moved from the reinforcement rings to the heavier 6 plys?

The Tom has a Blue and Olive badge with the sharp corners (not the later rounded versions) and the serial number is: 972166 which seems to date it to 72-73 if the date guides online are to be trusted.

If anyone could help with this I'd be much obliged!