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Ludwig Jazzette?

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Just found a 79 Ludwig drum set. Bass drum is an 18", rack tom 10", and 13" floor tom. He says they have been refinished. He wants $500 for them, is this a deal even if they have been refinished?

Posted on 13 years ago
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The '79 Jazzette was a 14X20, 8X12 & 14X14. Furthermore, a 10" rack & 13" ? (what are the overall dimensions ? ) floor tom isn't that great of a set. Even the original Jazzette (c.1966-74) was a 12X18, 8X12, 14X14.

Posted on 13 years ago
#2
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Never knew Ludwing to offer a set in those sizes, might be a special order. If you like the sound and need the set I'd think $500.00 isn't out of line.

Posted on 13 years ago
#3
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I think BD was converted from a 18" floor tom.

Odd tom sizes as well.

Posted on 13 years ago
#4
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This is a pieced together Frankenkit. I like the ingenuity, but it's not close to being worth $500. What are the real dimensions of these drums ? That rack tom system looks like it's destined to bend, or tip over the bass from being top heavy (the tom would probably be better on a snare stand).

Posted on 13 years ago
#5
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Frankenkit is right! That doesn't even look like an 18" drum to me.

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Posted on 13 years ago
#6
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I'm with those who think the kick is a floor tom conversion - still has leg mounts on it. To me, it also looks cut down. I'd sure want to take a look inside these drums before plunking any cash down. Even as a pure fun kit, personally I'd offer way less than $500.

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Posted on 13 years ago
#7
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Nice little kit for the right drummer,I would treat it price wise as modded player,and try and buy it for what you think you could sell it for.

Posted on 13 years ago
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