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3-inch wheel
Wheel diameter must match the others on the drum, or the kettle sits crooked and the pedal angle shifts.
Product detailSKU #1274115058259
Ludwig3" Caster for Timpani
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single 3-inch replacement caster for Ludwig timpani. Replacement hardware for a drum you already own, not a standalone product.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a cracked or seized caster on an existing Ludwig timpani
- Schools and halls keeping spares for frequently moved timpani
- Restoring rolling smoothness on a kettle that drags on one side
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone without a Ludwig timpani — fitment is model-specific
- Players needing a full set — this is sold as a single caster
- Non-timpani drum hardware needs
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Timpani-specific caster
Timpani casters carry far more weight than furniture casters and use a mount pattern specific to the strut design.
Detail 03
Sold as one unit
Timpani ride on three casters. Replacing only one can leave mismatched roll and wear between wheels.
Detail 04
Ludwig hardware
Intended for Ludwig struts. Other brands use different stem sizes and plate patterns.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your timpani model and strut mount before ordering — caster fitment varies
- 02Measure your existing wheels; mixing diameters tilts the kettle
- 03Consider replacing all three at once so roll and height stay even
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my timpani?
It's made for Ludwig timpani. Confirm your specific model and strut mounting before ordering, since caster attachment differs across generations.
02Do I need to buy three?
Timpani sit on three casters. This is one. If the others are worn, replacing the set keeps the drum rolling evenly and sitting level.
03Can I use a hardware-store caster instead?
Not advisable. Timpani are heavy and the mount pattern is specific. A generic caster can fail under load or sit at the wrong height.
04Is this hard to install?
It's a hardware swap on the strut. Tip the drum safely, remove the old caster, fit the new one. No drum tuning is affected.
