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1965 Ludwig Downbeat matched kit in Sky Blue Pearl

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More treasure from the hills of SoCal:

1965 Ludwig Downbeat kit in Sky Blue Pearl.

20/12/14 with matching Super Classic 8 lug snare.

This is a matched kit dated June 14 1965. Snare dated Nov 5 1965. An 8.5 out of 10. Not as nice as the Oyster Blue I just got but close.

Some pedal rash on batter side hoop & the typical fade on the wrap for a 50 year old kit.

The fade is not bad but even & certainly gives the kit it's own color.

No rust, pitting or any issues what so ever. Chrome is pretty immaculate. All original hardware on drums. I'm once again, the 3rd owner.

Another great little jazz/rock/country kit to use. YES!

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Posted on 9 years ago
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Markrocks68-that is one super 65` set and congrats on being the 3rd owner.The other two have taken good care of it and now you get the chance to be the caretaker.Hope you have them for a very long time...

Wayne

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Posted on 9 years ago
#2
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Primo looking kit !!!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 9 years ago
#3
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Very pretty !!

Congrats !!

Kevin
Posted on 9 years ago
#4
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So it seems the saying, "There is gold in them thar hills", still applies! Nice looking complete set-up.

Posted on 9 years ago
#5
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Dan, you are not kidding. I really did find a gold mine. I'll be getting several kits over the next year. More beauties to come!

Posted on 9 years ago
#6
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I love those down beats I just can't find them in Chicago any more they are all gone or pricy very nice score,,,,

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 9 years ago
#7
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Oh I love my Downbeats! And yours are super cool. They tune up so lovely for Jazz, but I've found they sound flipping amazing tuned low in studio context. Nice.

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