P-pangdrums
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Hi!
I’m about to acquire a solid maple Ludwig from the 20’s. It’s had a few parts swapped out but that doesn’t bother me as I want to play it, and it’s complete and functional.
What does bother me Is the finish, not because of how it looks but because I’m worried the paint (or what’s left of it) may contain lead.
If this was originally a black drum it would most likely be marked as such on the inside of the shell, but there’s nothing there.
Not sure if this is remains of the original paint, after sanding, or if someone tried to stain it.
Most the black ludwigs with finish imperfections from this time period that I’ve seen are flaking, none look like this.
So, what do you think? Or even better does anyone know if Ludwig used lead paint in the 20’s?
I’m about to acquire a solid maple Ludwig from the 20’s. It’s had a few parts swapped out but that doesn’t bother me as I want to play it, and it’s complete and functional.
What does bother me Is the finish, not because of how it looks but because I’m worried the paint (or what’s left of it) may contain lead.
If this was originally a black drum it would most likely be marked as such on the inside of the shell, but there’s nothing there.
Not sure if this is remains of the original paint, after sanding, or if someone tried to stain it.
Most the black ludwigs with finish imperfections from this time period that I’ve seen are flaking, none look like this.
So, what do you think? Or even better does anyone know if Ludwig used lead paint in the 20’s?
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