I have an unusual vintage Ludwig kit and was wondering if anyone can explain why it has no serial numbers? It's 3 ply, natural maple interior, Butcher Block finish (I know ugly), with pointy B/O badges, in sizes, 24", 18", 16", 13" and 13". They are all original and pretty nice, but I have never seen a B/O badge drum without a serial number. So I'm puzzled, any answers?
B/O Badged Ludwig Butcher Block kit with no serial numbers?
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71 Black Cortex 22, 14 *wtd 16" ft*
61 Ludwig Super Downbeat 20, 16, 13 w/matching Jazz Festival (Black & Gold Duco)
63 Ludwig Clubdate Blue Sparkle 20, 14, 12 (WTB a nice 12" Blue Sparkle tom)
79 Black Beauty SS 6.5 x 14 (one previous owner players or studio drum) 4 sale
80 Black Beauty Supra 6.5 x 14 (4 sale)
According to this: http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/serial_numbers.html and other sources, some Ludwig kits built in 1970 don't have serial numbers on the badges...Based on your description, that's probably what you've got.
According to this: http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/serial_numbers.html and other sources, some Ludwig kits built in 1970 don't have serial numbers on the badges...Based on your description, that's probably what you've got.
Thanks, I think that makes prefect sense, they are 1970 models.
UPBEAT - Drums For Kids (on Facebook)
71 Black Cortex 22, 14 *wtd 16" ft*
61 Ludwig Super Downbeat 20, 16, 13 w/matching Jazz Festival (Black & Gold Duco)
63 Ludwig Clubdate Blue Sparkle 20, 14, 12 (WTB a nice 12" Blue Sparkle tom)
79 Black Beauty SS 6.5 x 14 (one previous owner players or studio drum) 4 sale
80 Black Beauty Supra 6.5 x 14 (4 sale)
Wow, I had never heard of these drums until today and all I'm hearing is how ugly they are but I think they are AWESOME looking.
I want one.
-Tom
Here's some pics of my 1970 Butcher Block Ludwig kit.
UPBEAT - Drums For Kids (on Facebook)
71 Black Cortex 22, 14 *wtd 16" ft*
61 Ludwig Super Downbeat 20, 16, 13 w/matching Jazz Festival (Black & Gold Duco)
63 Ludwig Clubdate Blue Sparkle 20, 14, 12 (WTB a nice 12" Blue Sparkle tom)
79 Black Beauty SS 6.5 x 14 (one previous owner players or studio drum) 4 sale
80 Black Beauty Supra 6.5 x 14 (4 sale)
Anyone out there have a matching 1970 no serial number nice 8/12 tom for my kit? I would be willing to trade for one of my 13's. Thanks. BTW, I'm loving the way this kit sounds. It's killer!
UPBEAT - Drums For Kids (on Facebook)
71 Black Cortex 22, 14 *wtd 16" ft*
61 Ludwig Super Downbeat 20, 16, 13 w/matching Jazz Festival (Black & Gold Duco)
63 Ludwig Clubdate Blue Sparkle 20, 14, 12 (WTB a nice 12" Blue Sparkle tom)
79 Black Beauty SS 6.5 x 14 (one previous owner players or studio drum) 4 sale
80 Black Beauty Supra 6.5 x 14 (4 sale)
Are those JBL's in the background?
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