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Bass drum identification

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This bass drum 20x14 came with a kit that had two Ludwig Classic toms 12" Snr.1897991 and 14" Snr. 1898469. No date stamps. 6-ply clear maple. So I date them to be late 78-79

The bass drum is missing the B/O badge and with bass drum spurs that are rare..drum has Classic lugs + T-rods.

Is this a Ludwig classic 6-ply maple 20x14 bass drum ? I am in doubt...

Posted on 5 years ago
#1
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Did the Classic even come with a virgin ?

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Posted on 5 years ago
#2
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OK I guess it did, I can find your kit but not with those spurs.

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Posted on 5 years ago
#3
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Is there a mark on the inside of the badge hole, looks like there was never a badge in that hole.The inside will have a burr mark if it did.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

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Posted on 5 years ago
#4
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Yes, there is a mark on the inside of the badge hole....looks like a small piece of the wood is removed and most likely attached to the badge when it was removed. See picture. But the bass spurs...? Has anyone else seen such spurs on a Ludwig before ?

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Posted on 5 years ago
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Yes those are classic retractable spurs, but I have not seen them on the Classic Maple series. Maybe it was a short run. I can only find the fold back spurs on them. There are much better Ludwig guys than I on this site that can clear the air.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

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Posted on 5 years ago
#6
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Anyway, they look factory to me.

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Posted on 5 years ago
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photo #5 the spurs are mounted wrong on the drum they should be above the lud not under it.

mikey777

Posted on 5 years ago
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A few more things I see photo #1 the plates on the mounts inside the drum are upside down

photo #3 the wing nuts are up side down the should be facing up towards the badge...Iam thinking sone one added these to the drum..

Mikey777

Posted on 5 years ago
#9
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Mikey, I believe the 24 has them that way. I finally found one with that spur on it. this is a 24.

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Posted on 5 years ago
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