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B/O Badged Ludwig Butcher Block kit with no serial numbers?

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I have an unusual vintage Ludwig kit and was wondering if anyone can explain why it has no serial numbers? It's 3 ply, natural maple interior, Butcher Block finish (I know ugly), with pointy B/O badges, in sizes, 24", 18", 16", 13" and 13". They are all original and pretty nice, but I have never seen a B/O badge drum without a serial number. So I'm puzzled, any answers?

Barry (mono-plane)
UPBEAT - Drums For Kids (on Facebook)
71 Black Cortex 22, 14 *wtd 16" ft*
61 Ludwig Super Downbeat 20, 16, 13 w/matching Jazz Festival (Black & Gold Duco)
63 Ludwig Clubdate Blue Sparkle 20, 14, 12 (WTB a nice 12" Blue Sparkle tom)
79 Black Beauty SS 6.5 x 14 (one previous owner players or studio drum) 4 sale
80 Black Beauty Supra 6.5 x 14 (4 sale)
Posted on 14 years ago
#1
Posts: 127 Threads: 26

According to this: http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/serial_numbers.html and other sources, some Ludwig kits built in 1970 don't have serial numbers on the badges...Based on your description, that's probably what you've got.

Posted on 14 years ago
#2
Posts: 278 Threads: 65

From Ludwigs4Life

According to this: http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/serial_numbers.html and other sources, some Ludwig kits built in 1970 don't have serial numbers on the badges...Based on your description, that's probably what you've got.

Thanks, I think that makes prefect sense, they are 1970 models.

Barry (mono-plane)
UPBEAT - Drums For Kids (on Facebook)
71 Black Cortex 22, 14 *wtd 16" ft*
61 Ludwig Super Downbeat 20, 16, 13 w/matching Jazz Festival (Black & Gold Duco)
63 Ludwig Clubdate Blue Sparkle 20, 14, 12 (WTB a nice 12" Blue Sparkle tom)
79 Black Beauty SS 6.5 x 14 (one previous owner players or studio drum) 4 sale
80 Black Beauty Supra 6.5 x 14 (4 sale)
Posted on 14 years ago
#3
Posts: 15 Threads: 2

Wow, I had never heard of these drums until today and all I'm hearing is how ugly they are but I think they are AWESOME looking.

I want one.

-Tom

Posted on 14 years ago
#4
Posts: 278 Threads: 65

Here's some pics of my 1970 Butcher Block Ludwig kit.

Barry (mono-plane)
UPBEAT - Drums For Kids (on Facebook)
71 Black Cortex 22, 14 *wtd 16" ft*
61 Ludwig Super Downbeat 20, 16, 13 w/matching Jazz Festival (Black & Gold Duco)
63 Ludwig Clubdate Blue Sparkle 20, 14, 12 (WTB a nice 12" Blue Sparkle tom)
79 Black Beauty SS 6.5 x 14 (one previous owner players or studio drum) 4 sale
80 Black Beauty Supra 6.5 x 14 (4 sale)
Posted on 14 years ago
#5
Posts: 278 Threads: 65

Anyone out there have a matching 1970 no serial number nice 8/12 tom for my kit? I would be willing to trade for one of my 13's. Thanks. BTW, I'm loving the way this kit sounds. It's killer!

Barry (mono-plane)
UPBEAT - Drums For Kids (on Facebook)
71 Black Cortex 22, 14 *wtd 16" ft*
61 Ludwig Super Downbeat 20, 16, 13 w/matching Jazz Festival (Black & Gold Duco)
63 Ludwig Clubdate Blue Sparkle 20, 14, 12 (WTB a nice 12" Blue Sparkle tom)
79 Black Beauty SS 6.5 x 14 (one previous owner players or studio drum) 4 sale
80 Black Beauty Supra 6.5 x 14 (4 sale)
Posted on 12 years ago
#6
Posts: 240 Threads: 15

Are those JBL's in the background?

Posted on 12 years ago
#7
Posts: 763 Threads: 110

From mono-plane

BTW, I'm loving the way this kit sounds. It's killer!

Best sounding drums ever,... congratulations with that great kit.

In those sizes,... must sound spectacular.

Posted on 12 years ago
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