Forum: Vintage Drums
03-12-2017, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 8,785
Re: Possibly Good, Maybe Garbage? 1964 Ludwig Kit
There would be a visible seam for either finish. In the case of lacquer you'd be able to see the seam where the wood of the shell laps into itself. The outside of a vintage Ludwig 3 ply shell isn't...
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Forum: Vintage Drums
03-12-2017, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 8,785
Re: Possibly Good, Maybe Garbage? 1964 Ludwig Kit
Are you sure they are cortex? Cortex wraps were a formica type laminate that debuted in the early 70s. There were black drums earlier, either black lacquer over a outer maple ply, or regular gloss...
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Forum: Vintage Drums
03-09-2017, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 8,785
Re: Possibly Good, Maybe Garbage? 1964 Ludwig Kit
An important question is what color/wrap are they? That can make a huge difference in either the value if you sell or the difficulty/ease in locating the missing 12" tom to complete the set. If it's...
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