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Dating a Ludwig Shell
Center badge placement back to top placement happened in mid '65 sometime.
7 years agoVintage Ludwig drum case fit
The '80 catalog shows a bag for the 6.5 Super Sensitive. I didn't see a case specific for it however. Mike
7 years agoDating a Ludwig Shell
Most of the 60's Club Date floor toms had mufflers. On '60 and prior drums, mufflers were less of a standard thing. Sometimes had one, or none, or two...
7 years agoDating a Ludwig Shell
Duco was the name given to any of Ludwig's painted finishes, single or dual colors. They were still doing this at least until the 70's. The maple exte...
7 years agoVintage Ludwig Club Date Bass Drum Spurs
Aluminum works and so does stainless steel rods. Mike
7 years agoBut is it selling?
I've given up on selling. And i hate that. I loved finding good items, trying to make them a little better and find them a new home. Loved working wit...
7 years agoLudwig Club Date
That 15 "might " be a tenor tom with added legs. The leg mounts look period from what I can see. But, the 15" Club Date floor toms usually had the str...
7 years agoAny ideas on year range of this Ludwig snare
Appears to be a 20's Ludwig snare. Mike
7 years agoKent american made or MIJ
Kent did have a blue foil badge with gold trim in the 60's I think. There is one in the badge ID section here on the forum. Identified as a 60's drum....
7 years agoludwig swing sensation snare stand.
The Ludwig '40A catalog lists the Swing Sensation drum outfit as having a 336k Master drum stand. This stand is shown in the same catalog as a chrome...
7 years agoWTB: Ludwig Paiste 3 Star Cymbals
I've got a set of these in 15" hats. They do sound nice. Very thin though. I've got a full set of these. Very nice cymbals. Good luck in your search....
7 years agoTribute Drum
What a great idea Gary. Well done sir! Mike
7 years agoSupra on Ebay
That should be a very late 70's/early 80's drum. It appears to be in great shape as well. Mike
7 years agoFor Sale: Vintage Ludwig Supra
Sold. Thanks. Mike
7 years agoIs this Orange Mod for real?
Those are some fantastic drums. I have several. Most likely 4 ply like mentioned. The 5x14s often had bowties lugs, but usually not on the 6.5 version...
7 years ago