Rob - I gigged a 70's Ludwig Black Cortex kit all through the 80's and early 90's. Best sounding set of drums I ever played. They were some heavy bastards though which broke my back during load in and out. Great drums though, I loved them.

John

John-- Absolutely on both counts.. Yes Sir ..Beastly sounding drums, and a burden to carry.

Good thing i work out 3-4 times a week, or else it would've been --Hurting

These are my silver sparkle club dates

They are sort of an unexpected side project while restoring my red sparkle club dates

The silver kit has some pretty hideous damage to the wrap on the floor tom that I have yet to sort out

also the rail assembly is a Japanese knock-off and will be replaced The red snare is a pioneer but the silver is a Jazz fest

Here's my pre-serial number Ludwig kit.

Just pulled my original 60's set out of storage. Pretty good condition.

Getting ready to sell.

Awesome drums!!

Cheers

There must be more out there!!

Cheers

Just saved this one from a dumpster.

Was painted over and only extra holes was the mount which was added to a virgin bass drum and the 13" to accommodate tom mount. 22/13/16 pre-serial.

Early 1960's Red Sparkle.

From a dumpster?!?!?! Which part of MA are you in?? I start dumpster diving in your area!:pLoLoLoLo

No Kidding DionneDrummer

I'm not sure exactly but someone saved it from the dumpster and then I took it from there. Here is what it looked like when I got it.