Hey everyone,
I bought a 10" tom off of eBay recently to match my existing Ludwig kit. The exterior mahogany finish looks the same as my existing kit, however there are some features that seem slightly bizarre about the shell - hopefully some of you can give me your knowledgeable input
The badge is the same as the badge on my existing shells except is a Monroe and not a Chicago - I think the badge designates a Classic Maple? As you can see from where the tom mount was it was a modular mount, same as my other shells - so far so good.
Where things get slightly bizarre are when you get inside the shell. The interior of the shell is stained the same color as the outside, which I have never seen before - possible special request at the factory or home job? Additionally, the ply colors look very strange. It is 6 ply as expected, but three of the plies (inside outside and center) are a darker almost red color - in fact basically the same as the color of the shell, which I always assumed was a stain.
SO are there actually mahogany plies on the inside, outside and center or is something else going on? I don't remember my other shells being like that. Also, where the mount was, and underneath the rims when you take them off, on the outside of the shell, is SHINY like it has a gloss, which also seems a bit bizarre - or is it just me?
Input appreciated, thanks!
I bought a 10" tom off of eBay recently to match my existing Ludwig kit. The exterior mahogany finish looks the same as my existing kit, however there are some features that seem slightly bizarre about the shell - hopefully some of you can give me your knowledgeable input
The badge is the same as the badge on my existing shells except is a Monroe and not a Chicago - I think the badge designates a Classic Maple? As you can see from where the tom mount was it was a modular mount, same as my other shells - so far so good.
Where things get slightly bizarre are when you get inside the shell. The interior of the shell is stained the same color as the outside, which I have never seen before - possible special request at the factory or home job? Additionally, the ply colors look very strange. It is 6 ply as expected, but three of the plies (inside outside and center) are a darker almost red color - in fact basically the same as the color of the shell, which I always assumed was a stain.
SO are there actually mahogany plies on the inside, outside and center or is something else going on? I don't remember my other shells being like that. Also, where the mount was, and underneath the rims when you take them off, on the outside of the shell, is SHINY like it has a gloss, which also seems a bit bizarre - or is it just me?
Input appreciated, thanks!