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WFL 14x7 Zephyr Paramount Project

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Just finished up a 14x7 WFL Zephyr lug drum. I believe it falls somewhere between 1939 - 41. (from the Ludwig book, no stamps on the inside of shell. I don't have catalogs to be sure. More info from catalog owners is welcome!) It was originally a lacquer drum with bad chipping... after some back and forth I decided to strip it down to the maple. I know, some people like to keep everything original, but I kinda like to see a nice wood finish rather than a chipped paint job. If the drum was super rare, I wouldn't alter it. The checking and cracking created a really cool pattern on the drum when stained with a honey color wipe on stain. A few coats of satin clear were applied on top. I dig it. The single sensitive strainer had a missing pin, so I made one from a bolt that matched in color. Buffed out the nickel hardware on the wheel, but tried not to go too crazy... didn't want it to look too new. Saved the original grommet for the badge (this badge has Wm F Ludwig President at the bottom). Threw on some modern heads and wires. Sounds real nice!

As always, big thanks to Anthony at The Village Drum and Music for his expert help... Ive learned so much by watching him do this type of work every day. How fun to fix up old drums and go hit em.

any dating info is welcome!

BEFORE:

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AFTER:

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[IMG]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj86/nashbum/a%20WFL%20Z/wflz003.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj86/nashbum/a%20WFL%20Z/wflz005.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj86/nashbum/a%20WFL%20Z/wflz004.jpg[/IMG]


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~ Vintage Ludwig Drums ~
~ 1920's Percussion Sound Effects ~
~ Vintage Mallet Instruments ~
Posted on 12 years ago
#1
Posts: 1342 Threads: 71

Great looking drum. You did a good job!

Posted on 12 years ago
#2
Posts: 151 Threads: 12

You did the right thing!

This drum is made to be played!

-And, it looks absolutely fantastic! -Wish I had one of those :)

/Johan M

70's Slingerland, 13,14,18,24" Copper wrap
70's Pearl Wood/fiberglass 12,13,13,14,16,18,22,24" Red
70's Pearl Fiberglass shells 12,13,16, 22" White
70's Hayman, 13,14,16,22" Black
60's Hoshino, 13,16,20" WMP
2009 Ludwig element, 10,12,13,16,22" Orange
Posted on 12 years ago
#3
Posts: 351 Threads: 14

Yeah! That looks AWESOME.

Posted on 12 years ago
#4
Posts: 133 Threads: 20

Thanks all. This drum sounds so nice, I'm thinking about building a Zephyr kit using beat up orphans with maple outer plys. Ahhhh, another project to add to the list.


NASHDRUM:

~ Vintage Ludwig Drums ~
~ 1920's Percussion Sound Effects ~
~ Vintage Mallet Instruments ~
Posted on 12 years ago
#5
Posts: 177 Threads: 45

Great drum. Man, I love love love WFL drums so much. Very Nice work with the hardware, would have repainted or wrapped myself, but to each his own!

Again, outstanding job and great drum!

-Beau

1969 Ludwig Big Beat Mod Orange 12/13/16/22
1976 Ludwig Green Vistalite 12/13/16/22 & 5 1/2x14
1940 Ludwig & Ludwig Universal Concert Snare 6.5x14
2013 C&C Aged WMP 13/16/22


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Posted on 12 years ago
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