A little help please.

When was my kit made? I can’t seem to figure it out.
They are 3-ply with maple interiors.
Thanks!

According to the badge, 1978 ish? …hmmm do not know.

I agree. 1977-78 probably…

Here is our source
https://www.vintagedrumguide.com/serial_numbers.html

Ok thanks!

I thought Ludwig had quit making 3-ply kits by that point, but I’m definitely no historian!

My best guess is 78-79 as well.

Just curious, if they’re 3 ply, do they have re- rings? I would think that’s kind of thin without them? Just guessing.

Yes, they are 3-ply with re-rings.

That’s awesome. I found this on the Ludwig site.

https://www.ludwig-drums.com/en-us/ludwig/shell-guide

That just adds to the mystery. So mine may be a "combo" set but maybe ordered without the granitone and b/o badges? Who knows.

I think the badges are correct for the year but I have this other chart that says different about them being 6 ply clear maple- poplar for that year. Yeah, who knows?

Found this on Ludwig site about numbers. It’s not helping me.. lol.
I think mr. jmcohen was spot on.

https://www.ludwig-drums.com/en-us/ludwig/serial-guide