Hello I have a drum pictured below that came to me as part of a Frankenstein Drum kit. This drum while in decent condition has no identifying marks other than the Ludwig mounting hardware (which doesn't seem to be original.)
It is a 12" 1960's era (about 1963-1966) Rack tom with Ludwig mounting hardware, The finish is similar to Ludwig's Oyster Blue Pearl Finish - does not have Ludwig badge, bottom rim, or resonance head. I was able to carefully remove a mat black covering on the drum to reveal its original finish, but that was as far as I went with it. Any information is appreciated, Thanks

It's not Ludwig. It's a stencil brand, MIJ, MIA made drum. http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/japa..._of_names.html

Originally Posted by vintagemore2000

It's not Ludwig. It's a stencil brand, MIJ, MIA made drum. http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/japa..._of_names.html

Probably an early Pearl. They used lugs like that in the early 70's before they went to their "square" lugs that lasted all through the 80's