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http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/msg/2157836935.html

Old Ludwig Kit?

But what year would that be from? And is it worth 1500?

Kits
1968-'69 Ludwig Standard Gold Astro Finish 22 13 16

Snares
80's (rounded Blue/Olive) Ludwig Acrolite 14 x 5
Mapex Black Panther Cherry over Maple 13 x 6
Posted on 14 years ago
#1
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That bass drum head is worth it alone!

Posted on 14 years ago
#2
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Probably the 1940's during WW2 when metal was being rationed.

It's probably not a practical drum set for gigging...unless you are into some kind of purist/nostalgia band....in which case, it would be perfect.

It is a kind of specialized collector's piece that could be worth that amount of money on the right day to the right person....but it may be on the market for awhile at that price in the current economy.

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Posted on 14 years ago
#3
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Pretty utilitarian - it looks like something that belongs in a barn/farmyard.

Cool though (+1 on the artwork).

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Posted on 14 years ago
#4
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Someone needs to add the 4 photos or this will be deleted...

Thanks

David

Posted on 14 years ago
#5
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Cool set. Here are the pics for posterity.

Collecting information about the following for ongoing research projects:
Gretsch drums with serial numbers,
Ludwig Keystone and B/O badge drums with serial numbers and date stamps,
Ludwig Standards from 1968-73, and
Ludwigs with paper labels from 1971-72
www.GretschDrumDatingGuide.com
Posted on 14 years ago
#6
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Jeez... that bass drum head is far to cool for school... I saved it. If I'm able to clean it up and get it to the right size, it's going on a bass drum head of mine, you betcha!

Thanks KCdrumdad & Goldstandard!

fishwaltz
Posted on 14 years ago
#7
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I saw that last week. Very cool kit. (what about that wooden pedal!) For display only though. Not something I have room for. Rolling Bomber. Yeah!

Posted on 14 years ago
#8
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Was the Ludwig line of war /metal rationing drums called Victorious?Nice kit ,and if original and in reasonable shape I could see it going for close to what the seller is asking.And the BD head is to cool,those cats were wailing.

Posted on 14 years ago
#9
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That's great!! Beautiful kit. They were called Victorious or Victory. I can't remember. Great drums!

1964 Gold Sparkle Round badge 20,12,14
1970 SS Badge, Blue Satin Flame 22,13,16
1962 Tangerine sparkle, Gretsch. 18, 12,14, 5x14
1960's/70's Slingerland 18,12,14 silver sparkle
194? Slingerland "Rolling Bomber" Blue/white Duco 28,13,14,7x14
1940's Radio Kings. 26,13,16 WMP finish
Gretsch Anniversary sparkle 22,13,16, 5.5x14
Posted on 14 years ago
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