That's a Ludwig Standard kit.

As mentioned those are Ludwig Standards which was a less expensive line Ludwig produced from approx. 1968-1972ish. They were the same 3 ply shells as the regular Ludwigs of the era but used less expensive metal parts and thinner wraps to hold the price down and try to compete with the growing number of imported drums coming in from the far east. Looks like you have 13/16/22 with a matching snare which was the S-320 outfit (although the cataloged set had a metal snare drum).

For decades you could buy these sets used for very little money as they were thought of as second tier Ludwigs. In recent years, with the advent of internet forums and the realization that they represented a less expensive way to get the Ludwig "3-ply" sound, they have gone up in value, although for the most part they are still not worth as much as their Super Classic brethren. The unique Strata finishes seem to be the most popular Standards but all the wraps they used were unique to the Standard line and not available on other Ludwigs. The "Mist" sparkles like on your drums used a finer grain of sparkle and were a bit thinner than the standard sparkle wraps.

My guess is these would be worth around $800 US in today's market with maybe a range up or down of $200 ($600-$1000). Ten years ago they would have been worth maybe $350-400 and ten years before that you'd have been lucky to get half that amount so they are appreciating with time.

There is a Ludwig Standard facebook group that you might want to check into. I have two Standard sets myself (one in Gold Strata and one in Lemon, both 12/14/16/20 with matching snares) so I know what great drums they can be.

I thought from looking at the shot of the drums piled up (which jonnyringo very kindly turned right side up) that the snare drum (14") is the same diameter as the floor tom (14") which would put the other tom at 12". If that's possible would it be a 12/14/20 with matching snare? So an S-300?

[img]http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/ludwig_sets/standard/1968-4.jpg[/img]

Or am I seeing it wrong? I'll leave it to your experience on prices for these as I've never recorded sales prices for any of the Standard series.

I think I see 10 lugs on the bass drum which would indicate it's a 22. Although it could still be 12/14/22 if someone special ordered such a set.

As soon as you modify any parts take 50%off kit

Interesting thread about the Standard sets. Mine is a '69 Blue Strata 12/16/20 with a '67 Acrolite snare. Bought the set in 1977 for $100, (from the ex-wife).:cool:

well said sir!!

I freaking LOVE my little downbeat set up!

I have a very early pristine set from 68.

One day I will sell this kit so hopefully they keep increasing in value like you said.

yes indeed!!

All the parts I can see look to be correct to one of those sets. The missing cymbal mount bracket is no big deal as you'd just need to bolt on a correct replacement bracket. I think the OP thinks the tom mount has been replaced because it isn't a rail. or whatever an Accent might have had on it, but it does appear to be the correct base plate for a Standard which used a 5/8ths inch diameter center post for both the single and double tom mount.

I'd be interested to know how he came to think they were Accents when each drum should have a badge on it that says "Ludwig Standard"...drums which, of course, are HIGHLY preferable to anything that ever wore an "Accent" badge.