Hello Gentleman,
I have a 1964 Ludwig Pioneer - 6 Lug - and I have a few questions.
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[*]Were original hoops COB or Steel
[*]Does anyone have a picture of a "Mahogany" Pioneer
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The drum was originally a Duco. Some years ago my grandfather (original owner) sanded the Duco and Stained the drum to a dark red mahogany color. I plan on refinishing the inside white and the outside. I have not decided what to do. I noticed in the catalog scans that Ludwig offered the drum in a Mahogany finish. http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/ludwig_snaredrums/1963_LUDWIG_SNARES6.jpg
Does anyone have a picturew of a Mahogany Pioneer for reference?