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Transition Badge Auditorium Snare?

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I just picked up what I believe to be an Auditorium snare shell and rims for , well... I am embarrassed how little I paid. Its 6.5x14, 8 lug mahogany 3ply with NOB rims, and unfortunately only one original lug, and no throw off or butt.

I have to admit I know little to nothing about these. I would love to get enlightened as to what I should do with this, and perhaps weather it is desirable, collectible? Should I refinish? Just put it back together and play it?

The bearing edges are absolutely perfect. No extra holes whatsoever. No date stamp inside the shell. The finish (lacquer) is flaking off in about .5mm squares, but it is solid with no discernible damage to the shell.

A little help??

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1964 Ludwig Downbeat Black Diamond Pearl (12,13,14,16,20)
1976 Ludwig Stainless Steel "Bop" (12,14,18)
1998 Ayotte "Ray Era" Wood Hoop Copper Sparkle (10,12,14,16,20)
Posted on 10 years ago
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I would absolutely get some properly fitting hardware on her and play away....

Maybe modern replacements for now and be on the lookout for era-correct hardware down the line.......

I wouldn't want to wait for all the correct hardware before I played her... It probably won't all show up at the same time anyway.....

I love natural finished mahogany, and shells from that era sound great !!

Kevin
Posted on 10 years ago
#2
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What type of lug came with it.

Flat Imp or Bowtie?

That will be a nice snare.

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Posted on 10 years ago
#3
Posts: 135 Threads: 14

From green glass drum

What type of lug came with it.Flat Imp or Bowtie?That will be a nice snare.

Bowtie lugs

1964 Ludwig Downbeat Black Diamond Pearl (12,13,14,16,20)
1976 Ludwig Stainless Steel "Bop" (12,14,18)
1998 Ayotte "Ray Era" Wood Hoop Copper Sparkle (10,12,14,16,20)
Posted on 10 years ago
#4
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I learned in elementary school on a 6 1/2x14 pioneer snare. It was a trans badge too. we used to play it with a big ludwig concert bass drum and a hihat.

I hope to someday find that drum

Get some nickel lugs and a WFL p83 throwoff and you are golden!

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