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1972 Ludwig Octa-Plus all original for sale

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Hello to all. This is my first post.

I have a 1972 Ludwig Octa-Plus kit that was originally purchased by my uncle. In the mid 90's I purchased the set from him as he was no longer playing. I have gigged with the kit for many years. Up until a couple of years ago I was still able to play. Due to illness I can no longer do so with any consistancy. I have made the decision to sell the kit due to the fact that it takes up allot of space. I am only selling the shells and mounting hardware for them. I am determined to have something around to play on even if I can only look at it.

The kit is butcher block finish concert toms with all weather factory inner coating. the sizes are 6,8,10,12,13,14,15,16,18 and two 14x22 bass drums. I am keeping my super sensative as we have had a long relationship. The drums have been gigged for 38years. They have pitting in the hardware/hoops. The shells are all original. No pieced together stuff. The kit was ordered new in 1972 from Drums Unlimited in Bethesda Maryland. I grew up watching my uncle gig with them and then took over the helm for many years myself but now those days are gone.

My problem is I have no clue what to ask for them. I figured you all might be able to give me some input. I almost went straight to ebay as I have a great track record but figured a stop here would not hurt. I will post pics as soon as I figure out how to shrink them down.

Thanks a bunch and I welcome any and all comments suggestions etc.

I will return in a bit.

Posted on 13 years ago
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Wilson, Welcome to the VDF, I'm sorry to hear of your health Issues, What all will you be selling with the kit? and if you will post photos of all that will be sold, it will help the forum to evaluate what you have!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 13 years ago
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I am attempting to load pictures so here goes.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Here is another. What is included are the drums you see in the photos. I will answer any specific questions tommorow.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Today I am going to try and get things a little more dialed in with posting pics. I have some new heads that I have been meaning to install for some time now. (I use the hair dryer method for new head seating) I will work on each drum and tune then take photo's of each so that an acurate description via pictures can be viewed. Thanks to this site, I feel I have people I can relate with.

Back soon, thanks to all.

Posted on 13 years ago
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Looks like a decent set of open ended shells/concert tom kit.

Do you still have the bass drum hoops/claws?

Found it!!
Posted on 13 years ago
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that's some serious kit you have there.

i'd be afraid it might eat me!

1969 Sky Blue Pearl Ludwig
12, 13, 16, 22, 14 (supraphonic)
Posted on 13 years ago
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No I don't have the bass drum hoops or claws. When originally purchased by my uncle, he opened everything up and who knows what year he let those go. I have been at the drum store most of the day. Picked up all new heads ($180) and some moon gel. I did discuss replacement bass hoops with them.

Going to install heads tomorrow, to tired now. I hope I still have it in me to sell them once I get them all tuned up. Lots of memories sitting behind these. Will update tomorrow and get some pics with new Remo Ambassador's in place.

Posted on 13 years ago
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I probably would have just let it ride with the existing heads you had, most guys will just put what they want on anyway, for instance I pretty much only

use Remo Diplomat coateds for batters... least guys don't have to flip for bottom heads too! :)

Found it!!
Posted on 13 years ago
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