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I have two, one without a serial number and one with serial number 1285654 (1976?). Both are in very good shape. Is the one without a serial number older (1970?) more collectable with all else being equal? Or should I just keep whatever one has less pitting? Thanks.

70s Slingy WMP
70s Ludwig Standard Aqua Mist
60s Ludwig Champagne Sparkle Downbeat
and a whole bunch of snares and hardware
Posted on 11 years ago
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The preserial number is from 1960-1963 should be a brass model ?

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Posted on 11 years ago
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B/O badge, or Keystone? Makes a difference.

COB pre-serial Keystone would have no pitting.

Nevin

Posted on 11 years ago
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Both are B/O badges

70s Slingy WMP
70s Ludwig Standard Aqua Mist
60s Ludwig Champagne Sparkle Downbeat
and a whole bunch of snares and hardware
Posted on 11 years ago
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Post pics of both drums and the badges if you will ?

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 11 years ago
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I would say whichever has less pitting is the one you should keep. I don't think the serial numberless badge is particularly rare.

Posted on 11 years ago
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From tillerva

I would say whichever has less pitting is the one you should keep. I don't think the serial numberless badge is particularly rare.

Assuming we are talking about both B/O badges, I agreed.


Ludwig '67 Classic B.D.P.
Ludwig '79 Classic Pro-beat
C. A. F. '72 New Sonic "The Argentinean Ludwig"
A bunch of Ludwig snares..... + Dyna & P.Tone.
and always trying to recover some orphan drums!!
Posted on 11 years ago
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I'd have to say keep whichever one sounds better. They vary more then you'd think!

Posted on 11 years ago
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It was fairly common for vintage 1970 B/O badge drums,not to have serial numbers.However,if the drum has a "cut" badge,,with no place to stamp a serial number,then there's a very good chance it's brass.

A pre serial Keystone does not absolutely mean you have a brass shell super Ludwig 400.There are supraphonics ,with preserial number badges and crimped share beds,that are Ludalloy,not brass shelled.

Steve B

Posted on 11 years ago
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Here's pix of both and I will be keeping the one without a serial number on the left cuz it has less pitting although the other one is in great shape too and I will be selling it - anyone need a Supra?

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70s Slingy WMP
70s Ludwig Standard Aqua Mist
60s Ludwig Champagne Sparkle Downbeat
and a whole bunch of snares and hardware
Posted on 11 years ago
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