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Repurposed 66’ Pioneer snare

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I have a 1966 Ludwig Pioneer snare in black duco that the paint is chipped badly, missing tension rods, dingy on the inside and lots of patina and rust on the NoB lugs and hardware, basically in really poor shape.

It was screaming to be brought back to life!

As my final quarantine project I decided to do a complete refurbish. I was able to get a piece of Psychedelic Red wrap from Bum Wrap Co that is a very close match to my 67’ Ludwig Hollywood kit.

Came out pretty sweet and will add it to the kit when I’m back in CT

No Guru - I just love collecting & learning about vintage drums!

Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit

A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
Posted on 4 years ago
#1
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I have a Pioneer from that same era too! It needs a top to bottom restore as the pervious owner painted the shell, inside and out, with black house paint. I never know what color to go for ith rewraps but that Psychedelic looks great!

What color is it inside? White? I'm not as familiar with the Ludwigs from that time period.

63' Slingerland Gene Kruppa kit (W/ COB Snare)
64' Gretsch Bop kit
65' Ludwig Club Date kit
Posted on 4 years ago
#2
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That looks great

Posted on 4 years ago
#3
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Yours looks awesome - great job!

I'm working on a 65 Pioneer as well. Some surface rust on the hoops and hardware, but the red sparkle wrap is in really great shape. I've been looking for one recently and I got a great deal on it, and I'm pumped to finally add one to the collection.

thejohnlec
Ohio Valley
Posted on 4 years ago
#4
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Your project turned out great!! Kudos!!

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 4 years ago
#5
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CTMichaelV!

You did a great job! BumWrap provides excellent wrap. I believe you picked the "Psychedelic Red - More Blue"? They have four different Psych Red colors! They sent me samples and I'll post them here. I also made a Jazz Festival Tribute snare drum, wrapped in the same color as yours. I believe my shell was from a Rocker series.

As to your Pioneer, I also have a mid-60's Pioneer. It was wrapped in a thick green sparkle automotive upholstery! I removed the upholstery some months ago and had the shell repaired. I finally decided on Mod Orange from Jammin' Sam. Just installed it this morning! I'll leave the clamps on the seam for 24 hours before drilling out the holes.

Again, kudos on your build. It really looks great!

-Mark

Posted on 4 years ago
#6
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From idrum4fun

CTMichaelV!I finally decided on Mod Orange from Jammin' Sam. Just installed it this morning! I'll leave the clamps on the seam for 24 hours before drilling out the holes. -Mark

The orange wrap looks great. May I ask what you used to glue the wrap at the clamp point? Thanks in advance!

thejohnlec
Ohio Valley
Posted on 4 years ago
#7
Posts: 876 Threads: 77

From idrum4fun

CTMichaelV!You did a great job! BumWrap provides excellent wrap. I believe you picked the "Psychedelic Red - More Blue"? They have four different Psych Red colors! They sent me samples and I'll post them here. I also made a Jazz Festival Tribute snare drum, wrapped in the same color as yours. I believe my shell was from a Rocker series.As to your Pioneer, I also have a mid-60's Pioneer. It was wrapped in a thick green sparkle automotive upholstery! I removed the upholstery some months ago and had the shell repaired. I finally decided on Mod Orange from Jammin' Sam. Just installed it this morning! I'll leave the clamps on the seam for 24 hours before drilling out the holes. Again, kudos on your build. It really looks great!-Mark

Hey Mark. I actually used your post to help me pick the wrap. Thanks sir!

No Guru - I just love collecting & learning about vintage drums!

Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit

A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
Posted on 4 years ago
#8
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Nice work, the drum looks new again. It always fun to bring a drum back to life!


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 4 years ago
#9
Posts: 6363 Threads: 223

From CTMichaelV

Hey Mark. I actually used your post to help me pick the wrap. Thanks sir!

Glad my post helped you pick the color! Jammin' Sam provides excellent versions of Citrus Mod and Mod Orange, but their version of Psychedelic Red is nowhere near as accurate as BumWrap!

-Mark

Posted on 4 years ago
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