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Question about Ludwig Stainless Steel drums

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Does anyone know if Ludwig made a 20" stainless steel bass drum? The one I've found is a blue and olive badge. Looking through old catalogs I noticed most were 22" or 24". Thanks for any help!

Posted on 7 years ago
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You could order any size from 20 to 26"

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Posted on 7 years ago
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I've never heard one, but I bet a 20" steel drum would be one loud and punchy mofo!

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 7 years ago
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I have a 20" concert tom, but, I haven`t come across a bass drum yet...I`m sure they are out there, somewhere...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 7 years ago
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Well...here it is. Looks and sounds pretty good! Got them for a decent price as well. Thanks for the feed back on the 20" bass drum.

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Posted on 7 years ago
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Very nice!!

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 7 years ago
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That's a serious drum-machine you have there! Like a musical Sherman Tank ready to mow down the enemy. Sweet kit. Play em hard and loud - those drums were meant to be played with conviction.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 7 years ago
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Beauty of a kit ! A friend of mine had one like that back in the late 70's. I would help him set it up at gigs and he made us wear cotton gloves to protect the shells. The kit really looked great under the stage lights, and most importantly sounded fantastic whe he was playing King Crimson and Ziggy Stardust copy music ! Enjoy it

No Guru - I just love collecting & learning about vintage drums!

Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit

A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
Posted on 7 years ago
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Here`s one on ebay...Looks like someone added a tom mount...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-LUDWIG-70s-STAINLESS-STEEL-20-X-14-BASS-DRUM-EXCELLENT-SHAPE/263303361267?hash=item3d4e1a72f3:g:7FEAAOSwZW5aAIlN

MY GRANDFATHER SPECIAL ORDERED THIS LUDWIG STAINLESS STEEL 20" BASS DRUM MANY YEARS AGO. IT MAY HAVE CAME IN AS A VIRGIN....I DON'T KNOW. THE CENTER TOM MOUNT WILL SET STRAIGHT IF ONE OF THE SPURS/FEET IS ADJUSTED HIGHER THAN THE OTHER. THE BADGE AND GROMMET APPEAR ORIGINAL AND THE DOUBLE TOM MOUNTING BRACKET ARE ALSO ORIGINAL. STILL A RARE FIND AND WILL LOOK GREAT SITTING NEXT TO YOUR 22" OR 24" KICK FOR A DOUBLE BASS SET UP. NO DENTS OR DINGS, JUST LIGHT SCRATCHES FROM NORMAL WEAR AND NO EXTRA HOLES DRILLED.

Cheers

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1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
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