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Ludwig 1980 Black Beauty

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Hello gentlemen! :D

I've been away for the last 3 years due to moving, renovating a house, family stuff, being too busy, well you know, the routine. Just getting back into restoring. Hope to make your re-acquaintance :)

My first offering is this 1980 BB! The very last of the Chicago-made BB's before Selmer changed the shell to bronze. Got this in a trade last week. Took her all apart and lovingly cleaned and polishedKiss

Cheers!

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"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 9 years ago
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Awesome snare drum, I have a 1979 model just like it.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 9 years ago
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Yes Vintagemore! I tried 'er out this morning...no doubt about it, the brass shell is a powerful sound chamber. Cuts through anything! Does yours have the clipped badge?-

kellyj

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 9 years ago
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From kellyj

Yes Vintagemore! I tried 'er out this morning...no doubt about it, the brass shell is a powerful sound chamber. Cuts through anything! Does yours have the clipped badge?-kellyj

Kelly yes it does.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 9 years ago
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Beautiful detailing job Kelly! Wish my 79` looked as good but i`ve been playing and sweating on her for 35 yrs.and what a wonderful sounding instrument they are-very versatile...Enjoy.

Wayne

1967 Rogers Cleveland Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1967/68 Rogers Dayton Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1966 Rogers cob 7 Line Dynasonic Snare.
1967 Rogers "Humberto Morales" Timbales.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge 14x 6.5 Black Beauty Snare.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge Red Cortex
22,22,18,16,15,14,13.
1988 Sonor "Horst Link" HLD 590 14x8 Bronze Snare
Posted on 9 years ago
#5
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Wayne, Would love to see a pic of your Black Beauty...something about a drum that has been played well. I guess its knowing that a lot of folks have had the joy of listening to it.

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 9 years ago
#6
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Sorry i don`t have an up close pic as my camera`s not working.This is the best i can do with my 79/80` BB.She`s got chrome off the rims from sweat and has lost some of the gun metal finish but it still sounds as it always has-WONDERFUL!

Wayne

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1967 Rogers Cleveland Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1967/68 Rogers Dayton Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1966 Rogers cob 7 Line Dynasonic Snare.
1967 Rogers "Humberto Morales" Timbales.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge 14x 6.5 Black Beauty Snare.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge Red Cortex
22,22,18,16,15,14,13.
1988 Sonor "Horst Link" HLD 590 14x8 Bronze Snare
Posted on 9 years ago
#7
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Great photo Wayne!

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 9 years ago
#8
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Nice snare! What do you mean by "clipped badge"?

Cam

"If we can't be free we can at least be cheap" -FZ
Posted on 9 years ago
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