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Recent Ludwig Aquisition

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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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[IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/4044402944_05370c6463.jpg[/IMG]

Thanks for your help!

68 Ludwig Downbeats / Blue Sparkle / 5.5 X 14 Supraphonic Snare
Zildjian Cymbals (Mix of A's A Custom, and K Customs)
Posted on 14 years ago
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I am a sucker for natural wood finish. Those a purty!! Personally I don't consider 1980's "vintage" but those look real nice.

Posted on 14 years ago
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From mountainhick

I am a sucker for natural wood finish. Those a purty!! Personally I don't consider 1980's "vintage" but those look real nice.

Yeah - I guess 80's might not really be "vintage"... But I don't see many kits like this these days - they were collecting dust in a friend's basement. Seemed like a good players / packed for gigs kit.

68 Ludwig Downbeats / Blue Sparkle / 5.5 X 14 Supraphonic Snare
Zildjian Cymbals (Mix of A's A Custom, and K Customs)
Posted on 14 years ago
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29 years old, I think they would qualify for vintage. They look great!

Posted on 14 years ago
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nice looking kit,natural finish is timeless,I think the last kits made in chicago 82 83 or around there,They are traditional sizes so I think that is a plus,value I would guess 600.00 800.00 depending on condition?

Posted on 14 years ago
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