Absolutely NOT......unless it is an actual Ludwig shell with Slingerland/asian knockoff lugs.....but then you gotta ask.....WHY? DOH

Exactly.... it's on DuhBay right now.

It's almost a blatant misrepresentation in the description.

Also, reading down after the description, the seller says:

"LOCAL BIDDERS MUST NOTIFY US BEFORE STOPPING IN TO PREVIEW ITEMS"

I wonder why?..........

I wrote the guy and let him know. I caught this one too. I also let him know that we are watching for his correction or his pulled auction.

Its either an old slingerland drum that someone threw a cheap top hoop and an old Ludwig badge on or it IS a ludwig drum but with slingerland lugs on it. Interesting throw off though....seems like a p-83/piccolo hybrid......also non-original.......some peoples children......DOH

One final point....I don't EVER recall Ludwig TACKING a badge on like Gretsch did, but I could be wrong......any old timer experts want to chine in?

I believe he has reached the maximum capacity of fecal matter.

Time left:10 hours 31 mins 18 secs

Seller ebay response:

this drum was found in a local estate during a cleanout , we have not doctored it in any way , has a brass nameplate that appears original ,sold as is

I didn't respond. Spumco original.

Time left:9 hours 21 mins 2 secs

Mcjnic, at least they posted your correspondence.......

Question & Answer Answered On

Q: This is NOT a Ludwig drum. It's an Asian import copy of a Slingerland. You need to either pull this auction or correct the write-up. Many individuals in a Drum Forum on old drums are watching this one and waiting for your correction. Thanks. Jun-01-09

A: this drum was found in a local estate during a cleanout , we have not doctored it in any way , has a brass nameplate that appears original ,sold as is

Just in time too, I was about to call up a few of my little friends

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