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1929 Ludwig&Ludwig SuperSensitive w/inlay

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All original down to every screw, washer, and calf heads, which are off the drum. I can only theorize this Drum was a special order for the original owner, A.S.M., which is etched on one panel. The only other similar example I have seen is in the Currotto Collection. This is a single ply mahogany shell w/re-rings and is 5x14. This cleaned up so well, I was stunned! Enjoy! It could be a one of a kind!

Drum Kits
1965 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Blue
1966 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Black
1969 Ludwig BB Blue Oyster Keystone Clubdate
1971 Ludwig BB Black Oyster
Early 60's Camco Oaklawns Champagne Sparkle
Posted on 9 years ago
#1
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Beautiful drum!! Wow!!

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 9 years ago
#2
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magnificent drum !!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 9 years ago
#3
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Currently, I am researching any possible ties to the initials A.S.M. or R.S.M. on the shell(it could be either).

I have my "The Ludwig Book" by Rob Cook handy and have determined possible artists from this era to be:

A.S.M:

Avis McDonald - 1928-32

R.S.M.:

Ray Mann - 1932-33

Ray McKinley - 1948-63 (no, couldn't be, could it?)

Reef McGarvey - 1941

Raymand Munroe - 1926-1930

If by some dumb luck, anyone might be able to shed some light for me, by all means, please send me a PM! Excited

Drum Kits
1965 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Blue
1966 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Black
1969 Ludwig BB Blue Oyster Keystone Clubdate
1971 Ludwig BB Black Oyster
Early 60's Camco Oaklawns Champagne Sparkle
Posted on 9 years ago
#4
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A real stunner, congratulations....!!!

Kevin
Posted on 9 years ago
#5
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That drum brings me back to the very early days of interest in the resurgence of vintage drums and a lot of the items that showed up in the Not So Modern Drummer publication that was initially a paper mailer. I've never seen one like that though. You've got a very rare piece there. Probably a great sounding drum too.

Posted on 9 years ago
#6
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Just outstanding!

Posted on 9 years ago
#7
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Beautiful!

Posted on 9 years ago
#8
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Wow what a cool snare! You sure have some nice gems. Mahogany must sound nice and warm. Do you have a picture of the "ASM" panel. Would be cool to see how they etched them in. Congrats on the amazing find here.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 9 years ago
#9
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Glenn,

Here you go! Give me a lead!

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Drum Kits
1965 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Blue
1966 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Black
1969 Ludwig BB Blue Oyster Keystone Clubdate
1971 Ludwig BB Black Oyster
Early 60's Camco Oaklawns Champagne Sparkle
Posted on 9 years ago
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