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Ludwig super sensitive brass shell info needed

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Can anyone give me infor on this drum? I believe it may have been a black beauty that was chromed. It used clips on the rims but the rims were replaced with modern triple flange. There is no badge. How old is this? Any other info?

Posted on 3 years ago
#1
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The tone control is 1965-68.

If the shell is brass it could be as old as late 1920's.

The snare throw off appears to be late 1920's-30's, but the hoops look same age as the tone control, mid 1960's.

Posted on 3 years ago
#2
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I agree with BEC. The shell looks like it has the folded over weld on the bearing edge lip,

The strainer is pre-1935. The snare guards are the early 60's era or reproductions. I'm not sure when these drums came with internal mufflers (or placement), but if I believe it was in the 30's and they should have 3 horizontal holes for the era, so if that isn't the case then the shell may have been drilled for the 60's style.

The snare side hoop looks too thick on the gate lip to be Ludwig and it is missing that distinctive "bump-out" that was common in the 60's.

1974-75 Rogers Starlighter IV New England White 13/16/22 (w/Dyna)
1964-67 Rogers Blue Glass Glitter 12/14/16/20
early Oaklawn Camco Blue Moire 12/14/20
1926 Super Ludwig 5x14
1960-ish Ludwig COB 5x14 Super Sensitive
1960-ish Ludwig COB 6.5x14 Super Sensitive
1970 Ludwig COB Cut-Badge 5x14 Supra Phonic

Looking for a Camco Aristocrat SD in Blue Moire!!
Posted on 3 years ago
#3
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I don't know a lot about Ludwig lore. But, I think that I'll read all about that drum in this publication.

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Posted on 3 years ago
#4
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From leedybdp

I don't know a lot about Ludwig lore. But, I think that I'll read all about that drum in this publication.

Yea well like you said, you don't know much about Ludwig so....

Posted on 3 years ago
#5
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From kdg

I agree with BEC. The shell looks like it has the folded over weld on the bearing edge lip, The strainer is pre-1935. The snare guards are the early 60's era or reproductions. I'm not sure when these drums came with internal mufflers (or placement), but if I believe it was in the 30's and they should have 3 horizontal holes for the era, so if that isn't the case then the shell may have been drilled for the 60's style. The snare side hoop looks too thick on the gate lip to be Ludwig and it is missing that distinctive "bump-out" that was common in the 60's.

Thank you!

Posted on 3 years ago
#6
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From BEC

The tone control is 1965-68. If the shell is brass it could be as old as late 1920's. The snare throw off appears to be late 1920's-30's, but the hoops look same age as the tone control, mid 1960's.

Thank you!

Posted on 3 years ago
#7
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From leedybdp

I don't know a lot about Ludwig lore. But, I think that I'll read all about that drum in this publication.

Posted on 3 years ago
#8
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From Delorso

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At least somebody here is not butt-hurt when a humorous comment about their beloved and sacred Ludwigs is offered. Thanks for having a sense of humor, Delorso. As an aside, boogered-up (even for improvement) drums, guitars, cars, and other things are often referred to as Frankensteins.

No matter how far you push the envelope, it is still stationery.
Posted on 3 years ago
#9
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A couple more photos of the muffler and the internal weld.

Posted on 3 years ago
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