yes, it has gingered at the seam and the tom rash, or at least it's been on a long time!

That does not look like a recent rewrap. It's got that hazy feel to it that silver sparkle gets after years and years of life. I call it a milky silver, but that's just me. I had a Rogers kit where two of the drums did that. Ludwig does it too, but not as drastic. Nice tom. I would go for it.

thanks guys, just bought it. Now I have to explain the purchase to my significant other...

Blame it on us!!!Yes SirLaughing H

I know it doesn't matter, now that you've already bought it, but for what it's worth, I own 3 silver sparkle Ludwig kits, and it looks legit to me...

As far as explaining it goes:

Honey, its an investment! Think of it as investing in the stock market only I get to have fun with it while it is gaining value!

Works every time because it is true! Can't argue with the facts!

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Try this one:

"It's an investment that is also a tax write off!"

or this one:

"Think of it as vintage art collecting!"

or this:

"You know how you like shoes? Well I like drums JUST like you like shoes!"

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