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Identifying a 1960's Ludwig bongo/conga combo

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I have a 1960's Ludwig Keystone Badge bongo/conga combo set-up with the original combo stand finished in BDP. The bongo's have white interiors and slip over the spade style mount while the conga slides into a round hoop which is integrated into the bongo stand. It's a factory set-up. The bongos and the combo stand are Ludwig pieces. I'm not sure of the conga's origin. I have scoured through online catalogues with no luck. BTW, I know we all love to see pictures, so before you ask, I have some on my old computer that died and the combo set is buried in my spare bedroom while I'm undergoing a major kitchen/living room reno. So no pictures to share at this time. I'm thinking Ludwig made more than one of these and someone out there has a similar set or pictures of one? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks..

Barry (mono-plane)
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79 Black Beauty SS 6.5 x 14 (one previous owner players or studio drum) 4 sale
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Posted on 10 years ago
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they did a lot of things with there congas and bongos stands///

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Posted on 10 years ago
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From jaghog

they did a lot of things with there congas and bongos stands///

I would like to see some examples. Were there catalogues, does anyone else have something like this?

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 10 years ago
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There`s one guy on here that can help you with this info and if Cuco chimes in he`ll be able to help you out.He`s not on here often so lets hope he sees this thread.Wish i could personally be of more help.

Wayne

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20,16,13,13.
1967/68 Rogers Dayton Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1966 Rogers cob 7 Line Dynasonic Snare.
1967 Rogers "Humberto Morales" Timbales.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge 14x 6.5 Black Beauty Snare.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge Red Cortex
22,22,18,16,15,14,13.
1988 Sonor "Horst Link" HLD 590 14x8 Bronze Snare
Posted on 10 years ago
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From Wayne Brown

There`s one guy on here that can help you with this info and if Cuco chimes in he`ll be able to help you out.He`s not on here often so lets hope he sees this thread.Wish i could personally be of more help.Wayne

Thanks Wayne, I appreciate your interest. BTW, I see you have a 1980 Ludwig BB 14 x 6.5 snare. Is it a Supra? Did you purchase it new? What are the first three numbers of the serial number? Does it have a pointy or rounded corner badge? I have a 1979 BB 6.5 Supra I purchased new in the fall of 1979. I still have it. Serial number is 199xxxx and it has a pointy corner badge.

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 10 years ago
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We know Ludwig made Bongo, we know Ludwig made Conga, I just can`t see the basket stand or cradle stand incorporated into one stand without it being something resembling a cocktail kit.

How would you get that ring into the legs of the stand ? Is it welded onto the pole ?

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Posted on 10 years ago
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From OddBall

We know Ludwig made Bongo, we know Ludwig made Conga, I just can`t see the basket stand or cradle stand incorporated into one stand without it being something resembling a cocktail kit. How would you get that ring into the legs of the stand ? Is it welded onto the pole ?

Here's a few pix

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 10 years ago
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That`s the first time I`ve ever seen anything like that stand. But I like it. Every one I ever watched had two Congas and two Bongos on a separate stand in front of them.

The conga lugs kinda look Gretsch. Maybe a copy...??? but I`ve not seen those lugs.

That`s a cool rig.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 10 years ago
#8
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More pictures....maybe the stand is not a Ludwig piece? I know the conga is not, in fact I don't know what brand it is?

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 10 years ago
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From OddBall

That`s the first time I`ve ever seen anything like that stand. But I like it. Every one I ever watched had two Congas and two Bongos on a separate stand in front of them. The conga lugs kinda look Gretsch. Maybe a copy...??? but I`ve not seen those lugs. That`s a cool rig.

Thanks OddBall. I think it is too!

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 10 years ago
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