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Identify this Ludwig drum set?

the Formica covering lifting is increasing the distance- need longer screw or decrease the distance somehow

"it's Formica bulge"
Need small grinder.....or longer screw

Take the mount to the hardware store along with orig screw and find perfect longer one- not too long- or you'll need 3 or 4 washers too. Be certain the new screw threads into the ludwig bracket. You'll probably need some washers if and when you find a longer screw. There may be one in your kitchen / or garage junk drawer/box. Common old American thread screw

Formica is tough that's not the normal soft pearl covering that compresses easily- always was hard to work with - and lasted only briefly with drum manufacturers in use for covering . That's the downside to Butcher block era covering . Rogers also used it I believe.

Looks like you're battling a Form of Formica lift
Batten down the hatch with extra washers and longer screws
and prepare for it to happen elsewhere on the set as Lift sets in
 
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jda said:
the Formica covering lifting is increasing the distance- need longer screw or decrease the distance somehow

"it's Formica bulge"
Need small grinder.....or longer screw

Take the mount to the hardware store along with orig screw and find perfect longer one- not too long- or you'll need 3 or 4 washers too. Be certain the new screw threads into the ludwig bracket. You'll probably need some washers if and when you find a longer screw. There may be one in your kitchen / or garage junk drawer/box. Common old American thread screw

Formica is tough that's not the normal soft pearl covering that compresses easily- always was hard to work with - and lasted only briefly with drum manufacturers in use for covering . That's the downside to Butcher block era covering . Rogers also used it I believe.

Looks like you're battling a Form of Formica lift
Batten down the hatch with extra washers and longer screws
and prepare for it to happen elsewhere on the set as Lift sets in
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Thank you so much for all your helpful advice; I genuinely appreciate it! I ended up filing down some longer screws so they fit perfectly.
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Finally have the whole kit set up as a five-piece; will replace the batter heads and fix up the snare drum and kick pedal next. Might post a picture here when that's all done just so you can all see the end result of this saga.
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Sell the snare and acquire the Supraphonic that would have been part of the outfit.
Do the set Justice. A Supra from that 78/ 79 right? era would be not the most expensive but be on a tonal quality par
 
Then get some Avedis from that era also.
And you'll still be under what "new" equip costs (and sound 5 times as well?good!

Take those four cymbals to a Guitar Center as part-trade towards 4 70s era Avedis Zildjian - Guitar Centers usually have at least four, will trade on their used items, and agin, won't cost an arm and a leg but be bringing the cymbals "in-line" with the quality of the drums . ( At present the snare and cymbals are below par) For That Set
 
jda said:
Then get some Avedis from that era also.
And you'll still be under what "new" equip costs (and sound 5 times as well?good!
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That would indeed be amazing. Unfortunately, I don't really have the money to splurge on a vintage Supraphonic snare or Avedis cymbals at the moment. The closest thing I have is a modern Supralite snare (not very close, I know). While perhaps not optimal, these cymbals do sound great on the kit. I also have some Dream Bliss series cymbals that I would like to try with it. Due to financial woes, I may need to sell the shells soon. Perhaps their next owner can give them some proper companions.
 
Could we see a Pic from the Front- to see how well the mount "took" to the second Tom
when you have time no rush
 
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