Hey Guys.....I was just about to purchase a 1976 Coliseum chrome over wood snare drum. The serial number is #2089490, blue/olive badge rounded corners. 1979 ends at 201xxxx on the identification chart. Panic has set in........some help please!?
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Coliseum Snare Drum
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My guess would be '79sh.
Richard Gier's Ludwig Drums Serial Number Dating Guide is the best source to date Ludwigs, in my opinion.
Posted on 7 years ago
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That serial number puts the drum in 1979/1980...
I see the drum you are considering and it looks to be in good shape...It`s a fair price they are asking, even with the exchange rate...
Coliseum snares are in a class all their own...They are cannons, but, can be tuned quite sensitive...
My coliseum is signed inside by William Ludwig II...
Cheers
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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 7 years ago
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Its a shame because I'm a stickler for the era. A 76' is much more appealing than an 80's snare, personally speaking.
Posted on 7 years ago
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I'd be really surprised to see a pointy badged Coliseum or one from 76. I thought they first came out in 79 or 80 or even early 80s.
The coliseum is a cannon and it can be really cranked.
Posted on 7 years ago
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I did purchase it. I paid $350 for it. I really dig the chrome over wood finish. They usually seem to come in black. Although, I do wonder....how can you tell if it's an authentic Coliseum snare? Thanks for the input.:)
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Billy Higgins was a fan...
Never play it the same way once.
Posted on 7 years ago
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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
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 7 years ago
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