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1980's Ludwig kit - Rocker ? USA / Taiwan ?

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Hi,

I'm thinking about buying a Ludwig drum kit but the guy doesn't know anything about it and i'm trying to figure out if it is worth the 250€. The guy only knows it's from the 1980's.

According to what is said in a thread I found on this site it might be a Rocker kit (shells with clear laquer inside, classic lugs, solid bass drums spurs) but the tom holder doesn't look like the ones on the pictures in the thread.

So is it the Taiwan version made after 1994 with the pearl type holders? Despite the fact the guy said it was from the 1980's... and I guess it is not worth it.

Or is it a USA Ludwig ?

1. Drum Shell Material -- Wood

2. Drum Finish -- Black Rhodoid

3. Drum Badge -- Black & White badges (round corners)

3. Drum Dimensions -- Looks like: 22", 12", 13", 16", 14"

4. Interior Finish -- Natural, clear laquer

5. Hardware Configuration -- Classic ludwig type lugs (kick=8, toms=6 i guess)

7. Pictures below

Thanks !

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Posted on 11 years ago
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I'm guessing you have seen the information at this link: http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/ludwig_rockers.html

Scroll down and look at the 1988 catalogs. I think the kit you are looking at is the Rocker (USA) with the 12 x 11 and 14 x 13 deep toms, 16 x 16 floor tom, 22 x 16 bass drum and 14 x 6 1/2 snare. The lugs are call Standard and not the Classic style. The toms are mounted upside down too. The snare is a 4-ply wood with chrome covering. The tom mount also has the optional cymbal holder too. The badges should also say USA along the "g" in Ludwig.

As pictured, it is worth 250€ ($322) or what ever the seller will take.

-Tim

Posted on 11 years ago
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