Hi all... This is my first post here so be gentle!
I'm a huge fan of old Ludwigs... I own and gig a 68 Blue Sparkle Downbeat kit with a 5x14 Supra.
I recently acquired the drums pictured below which have 80's Keystone Badges but still say Chicago on them. The whole kit is 12, 13, 16, 22 in Natural Maple finish. I believe they are six ply shells. I've cleaned them up nicely but they still need some work, I need to replace some T-rods on the bass drum as some of them are a bit stripped, there is one cracked lug receiver and some other minor odds and ends. Otherwise they sound great, Look really cool. The finish is very weather checked / crazed and has really darkened over time giveing them a nice warm glow.
Can anybody tell me more about these? Approx value perhaps? I do have the 13x9 tom and the tom mount as well... all in fine condition. When exactly did Ludwig stop making drums in Chicago?
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Thanks for your help!