I've become very leary with buying Ludwig drums on EBay.
O-Lugs - an expert like yourself is only verifying my fears about drums on EBay. I'm glad you were able to point out the inconsistencies on this drum.
As I learn more - I'm finding inconsistencies on drums left and right. I know the history of Ludwig drums somewhat - enough to know that all Ludwig Standard drums didn't get the coat of Granitone everytime at the factory...etc.
This one guy who sells Ludwig drums on EBay - is always making purchases from another guy who must strip Ludwig drums - because he's always selling badges, grommets and grommet installation tools, etc...I noodled around on there and made the connection because I was suspicious of a drum he was selling.
I think some of those drums on EBay are bits and parts spliced together - from different eras, new parts, old parts - and most are pawned off as vintage. Some of the drums I think are complete phonies - other shells painted inside to look like Ludwig and badges added and such.
Each time I buy a drum from EBay I'm worried it's a fraud.
I've wanted to post links in here for some time to get opinions prior to purchasing drums from EBay and would value the incredibly knowledgeable opinions of those of you who are the guardians of this forum and vintage drum history.
Would anyone mind giving me an opinion or pointing out inconsistencies in the drums I attempt to purchase from EBay prior to me buying such from this point on ?
The Band