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Newbie needs Help finding 1957 WFL lug

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Greetings. I am new. I am excited. I got this wood snare 1957 stamp inside WFL and it is missing one lug bolt. Where is the fasted way to find a replacement? Thank you!

I got this from a guy today for $75! I believe this is mahogany. Came in original soft fabric case. Original heads on it. Bottom one is broken. Top is unused... but I played it today (drums are to be played.) So it is original head - played for 5 minutes. Anyway, any assistance with this drum would be appreciated. Value? Suggestions.

The reason I wanted the old wood snare, was to play it. I used to play one in college and it will add to my collection of one new metal Pearl, one vintage Fibes fiberglass and now a vintage wood snare.

I need a lug nut. Should I take the original heads off...put new ones on and play it? And keep the heads for it if re-sale? Or should I keep everything the way it is for an investment? Advice greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Posted on 13 years ago
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Here is a picture. I am looking for another lug. Thanks!

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Posted on 13 years ago
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REPLACE THE HEADS!!!! Never play with the original heads. You want to preserve them if you should ever want to sell. I run a clear ambassador on the bottom and a coated one on the top. Never had to think about finding another head ever.

There is a guy around here...Mikey and I am more than sure he will help out with the lug. There pretty common even on ebay if you have to resort to that.

I personally love the sound of my 1958 WFL. Nothing sounds like it, just a beautiful warm sound that mixes in with all the music I play too.

Posted on 13 years ago
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From Mr.Lud

REPLACE THE HEADS!!!! Never play with the original heads. You want to preserve them if you should ever want to sell. I run a clear ambassador on the bottom and a coated one on the top. Never had to think about finding another head ever. There is a guy around here...Mikey and I am more than sure he will help out with the lug. There pretty common even on ebay if you have to resort to that. I personally love the sound of my 1958 WFL. Nothing sounds like it, just a beautiful warm sound that mixes in with all the music I play too.

Thanks Mr.Lud, For the heads up.Yes i have the lug that you are looking for.Yes Mr.Lud is right on putting new heads and keeping the original heads back.Great choice of heads Remo Ambassador on top-{coated}- and or clear on bottom or a Ludwig Extra- thin clear on bottom..Mikey

Posted on 13 years ago
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Great. Mikey I will need to get in contact with you to get one magnificant lug. I will look to see how I can do that.

Is this mahogany or maple? What is a fair value. There are scratches on the wood here and there. It came with the original soft case. I will be playing it, so should I also keep the original snare on it? Thanks again. This is a great site to delve into the vintage drums. I have a load of great autographs as well. William F Ludwig himself, Roy Knapp, Buddy Rich on a concert poster, Bellson, Cobham, Appice, Shaunessy.

So thanks.

Posted on 13 years ago
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That picture looks wrong-it looks like a 12" snare drum.Is it a converted mounted tom?

Posted on 13 years ago
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It is seven inches deep. The picture angle might have made a difference, or when I made it smaller to fit here..might have funked it up a bit?

Thanks for any information about it. Inside has the date, and a K or X written.

On the WFL tag / keystone there is a number scratched into it? 490 something.

Again, any information is appreciated. Thanks.

Posted on 13 years ago
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