It's beautiful for sure. It may be a re-wrap, because I don't see any fading under the hoops. HOWEVER, it did match perfectly the '67 Ludwig Downbeat kit I just sold. So, if it is a re-wrap, it's perfect. No mismatched edges.
A great snare -- '66 Pioneer. I can see, technically, why people prefer 8 or 10 lug drums, bu this one's easy to tune, and sounds like a great vintage wood snare. Really sounds good. It isn't perfect -- there's some pitting on the lugs and marks on the hoops -- but it looks good, eh?
What I'd like in return is a decent set of hi hats. I'm kind of stuck on vintage Zildjians, but a good Paiste set would work well, too. I think 13 is the smallest...but I've been known to love 12s, too. 16s are probably the max. Medium - light are the best. Heavy? Too much work!
Y'all are hip to this stuff, and I think you'll be fair in what you have on offer. Please don't jerk me around on stuff. Fair trade for fair value. Strangely, considering my general cynicism, I have fair in the people on this forum.
There's a Ludwig Medium head on this now, but I also have a heavy with a few stick marks.
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Thanks!
