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Ludwig Rocker II Maybe???

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Hello everyone,

I'm new to this site and forum but a long time drummer. I am currently working at an international school in Saudi Arabia and came across a drum set that was going to be thrown out. The snare is not pictured and has different badges. I am interested in overhauling it, but I wanted to get a feel for what it is before I put any money into it. It will also be helpful to know what it is to know which parts to look for.

I have included some pictures. Hopefully it will help to identify it.

Thanks for your time!!

https://plus.google.com/photos/104544963397677050286/albums/6057754326723560817?authkey=CNCooKTbkfDeDQ

Posted on 10 years ago
#1
Posts: 410 Threads: 14

This should help you:

http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/ludwig_rockers.html

Looks like what you have there is a late '90's Accent kit. Check this catalog page:

http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/ludwig_sets/1990-ludwig_rockers-10.jpg

If the problem is that you're missing components from the tom mount system, any cheap Pearl clones should work.

Fix em' up and get your grunge on!

-Erik
______
Early '70's Slingerland New Rock #50 in blue agate (20-16-13-12)
Late '50's WFL Swingster/Barrett Deems in black/gold Duco
'70's Slingerland Gene Krupa Sound King COB
early '70's Ludwig Acrolite
'80's Ludwig Rocker II 6 1/2" snare
Rogers Supreme Big "R" hi hat

Posted on 10 years ago
#2
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Welcome!

I am no expert but I think think Rocker 2's had the granitone interior finish and the cheeper bass drum spurs that slide into the drum for transporting. I would say yours are Rockers and worth restoring. I have a set and they are nice sounding drums to me.


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 10 years ago
#3
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Take a close look at the bagde. It's the Black and White, but it's missing the USA. :(

These are not the Rockers you are looking for. They were made overseas. The mounts are Pearl style too (bass drum spurs, tom mount, floor tom legs).

I would pass.

-Tim

Posted on 10 years ago
#4
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It's in the links I posted to the Vintage Drum Guide. Not that anyone followed the links, apparently. I guess I still have New Forum Person Invisibility. CryBaby

(I'm about a month away from my 1st year anniversary; I wonder if it will persist beyond that)

Since you're getting them for free, I'd say it's worth the $50 (or less) in parts you're likely to need. Don't go nuts on them; they are indeed of Asian make.

A fun project, not likely profitable unless drum kits are scarce in your area.

-Erik
______
Early '70's Slingerland New Rock #50 in blue agate (20-16-13-12)
Late '50's WFL Swingster/Barrett Deems in black/gold Duco
'70's Slingerland Gene Krupa Sound King COB
early '70's Ludwig Acrolite
'80's Ludwig Rocker II 6 1/2" snare
Rogers Supreme Big "R" hi hat

Posted on 10 years ago
#5
Posts: 2349 Threads: 79

What he said:

From Starship Krupa

It's in the links I posted to the Vintage Drum Guide. Not that anyone followed the links, apparently. I guess I still have New Forum Person Invisibility. CryBaby(I'm about a month away from my 1st year anniversary; I wonder if it will persist beyond that)Since you're getting them for free, I'd say it's worth the $50 (or less) in parts you're likely to need. Don't go nuts on them; they are indeed of Asian make.A fun project, not likely profitable unless drum kits are scarce in your area.

These aren't great, and not USA made, but for free... why look a gift drum in the vents?

fishwaltz
Posted on 10 years ago
#6
Posts: 2023 Threads: 47

From Starship Krupa

It's in the links I posted to the Vintage Drum Guide. Not that anyone followed the links, apparently. I guess I still have New Forum Person Invisibility. CryBaby(I'm about a month away from my 1st year anniversary; I wonder if it will persist beyond that)

It ain't you it's the site; relatively low traffic, specific agendas....some folks don't seem to make a habit of reading the whole thread beofre posting...oh well. Don't take it personally...y'know, like how I do. :)

Mitch

Posted on 10 years ago
#7
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So i have a set of these B&W pointy badge's made in USA with NO serial #

Are these rockers?

Posted on 10 years ago
#8
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Tim (and the others) are right, no USA on the badge. I didnt even think about that. Just goes to show, I should not even chime in on stuff like this.


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 10 years ago
#9
Posts: 2349 Threads: 79

From jccabinets

Tim (and the others) are right, no USA on the badge. I didnt even think about that. Just goes to show, I should not even chime in on stuff like this.

Oh yes you should, Jeff...

You and I both know your input is valued and sought out in a number of areas... you're learning something new. Heck, we're all learning. That's what we're doing here - sharing information.

fishwaltz
Posted on 10 years ago
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