Ludwig Snare Question - Page 1 - Vintage Drum Forum

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Hello Gentleman,

I have a 1964 Ludwig Pioneer - 6 Lug - and I have a few questions.

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[*]Were original hoops COB or Steel

[*]Does anyone have a picture of a "Mahogany" Pioneer

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The drum was originally a Duco. Some years ago my grandfather (original owner) sanded the Duco and Stained the drum to a dark red mahogany color. I plan on refinishing the inside white and the outside. I have not decided what to do. I noticed in the catalog scans that Ludwig offered the drum in a Mahogany finish. http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/ludwig_snaredrums/1963_LUDWIG_SNARES6.jpg

Does anyone have a picturew of a Mahogany Pioneer for reference?

Thank You,

Randy Lane
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Posted on 14 years ago

wadsmoe

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Here is a current auction on eBay. This drum is pretty indicative of that era. Sometimes they look more reddish in pics than in person. Just strip all the hardware off and sand down the shell to reveal the true woodgrain, then lacquer coat to your liking.Party

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170475394950&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Currently working on a 7 piece virgin double bass 3 ply early 70's Ludwig kit to be wearing....MOD ORANGE.

Posted on 14 years ago

GG Vintage

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Here's another that just came up on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ludwig-WFL-5-1-2-X-14-pioneer-snare-drum-mahogany-NR-/160427120032?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255a3395a0

And, here's a pic of one I put together a few months ago. The finish is original.

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Gary G.
1963 Ludwig Gold Sparkle Hollywood Kit
Ludwig Collection: 10 Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Customized Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Vintage Foot Pedals, 1 Single Value Bugle

Posted on 14 years ago