76 Vintage ludwig Question

[eddies880]

Im looking to see if anybody knows where I can locate the dampner that used to be in my 13" Ludwig snare.
I talked with Bill about the hole I spotted on the shell,he explained to me that it was more than likely for a dampner,,now,,,where can I find one?

Anybody???
Bill????????????????????/
Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[krimson]

Like this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-1970-s-Ludwig-Dial-Tone-Control-Muffler-Parts_W0QQitemZ160252235639QQihZ006QQcategoryZ47089QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[eddies880]

K!
I guess thats it?
You da man K!

Ill look into that one !

[Ludwig]

Dampners suck.

Stay with Moon Gels.

[Badco]

LUDWIG SAID - Dampners suck. Stay with Moon Gels.

Hey... dampners ain't all bad. That's all I use (if I use any dampening at all).

But seriously... if you took a notion to try and sell that vintage drum on Ebay... having the correct dampener would add a lot to the value of it. Everyone that's ever checked out my drums with an eye towards appraising them, commented on the correct 'Ball & Bat' dampeners. They come right after 'Badges' as a 'gotta have it' item.


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[Ludwig]

Very true, in terms of keeping the original kit/parts does keep the value intact.

However, from strictly a sound perspective, I personally have never liked the results. Sometimes, the exact point of where you decide to place dampners of any type has an effect on the drum resonance. A fixed dampner is limiting.

[eddies880]

2 reasons I decided to put the dampner in the Ludwig:

1. Theres a snare drum at a pawn shop I looked at,it had the dampner in it,I really like the tightness it gave it.
2. I want it

[Ludwig]

Both valid reasons to get it.

Take 'er to warp, Scotty.

[eddies880]

Im engaging dude!