Both look like marching drums and the snare looks to have a Ludwig transition badge which was on drums for a short time as you stated.

Are you going to use these drums to set up a kit or for parts??

I would not spend a bunch of $$$ since the marching stuff does not

bring big dollars.

The snare is probably between $75 and $100 and the bass maybe

$100 to $150.

Of course the parts are another story and it is something I mention only so that you know marching drums are great parts drums, but I hate to see any good drum get stripped down for parts.

The last drum I stripped was a marching drum that had a cracked shell.

I'm not sure if you have a specific question like model or something

David

well would it be blasphemy (or stupidity) to attempt to incorporate the bass into a drum kit? does the marching drum aspect kill any usability from a kick pedal? mostly i was hoping to purchase a big old bass and have that huge sound in my set. the fact that they're vintage Ludwigs makes the idea that much more appealing. any idea what woods would have been used?

once again, blasphemy or stupidity in trying to use the snare in a kit, all size issues aside?

thank you VERY much. this has been invaluable to me.

-Sweats

Not at all, the big bass drum era is starting to resurface and has been for awhile. I remember looking through a Modern Drummer and seeing many of the young "cats" having some serious bass drums.

To each his own!! The bass drum started that way for the set player so it is only natural to return.

In regards to the snare, you would just need a low stand and I have seen players with deep snare drums.

If the sound is what you like and it fits the music then go for it.

David