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What have I gotten myself into? Last viewed: 23 hours ago

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I purchased these Ludwigs for $100 today. I would really appreciate your help with a few questions:

Are they late 1966 Club Dates?

Were they painted black?

Were they originally wrapped or stained? What finish would you use for restoration?

Can I get parts?

If I use stripper to remove the paint, will I ruin the badges?

Value with/without restoration?

Thanks to all of you gurus!

Tom

Posted on 8 years ago
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Yes they are club dates, this maybe the original color, they came in many duco colors. Yes you can still get parts off this forum the DFO and ebay.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 8 years ago
#2
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Good Job. guitar3

www.macdrums.com
Posted on 8 years ago
#3
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Nice find. Looks like just the black lacquer over maple. That very well be the original finish. Have seen several original Black Lacquer Club Dates with nickel hardware. I think you're on target with the serial number/age as well.

Mike

Posted on 8 years ago
#4
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U may want to consider removing the black and clear coating the natural maple ?

Just a thought !

1966 ludwig club date champagne sparkle 20-12-14
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1972 Rogers blue onyx 20-12-13-16
2012 gretsch renown 57 18-12-14
1980's gretsch Ice blue 22-12-13-16
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1972 slingerland silver sparkle 22-12-13-14-16
Posted on 8 years ago
#5
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Thanks, guys - I really appreciate your thoughts! and yes, I was wondering about clear-coating or light stain as well. This will never be a museum piece, so it might be fun to make it look nice rather than authentic. How would that affect value?

Posted on 8 years ago
#6
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Great Score!! Cleaned and waxed the black lacquer will look killer. Nickle polished looks great on black. The maple ply used for painted drums may have flaws that were filled. You won't know until they have been stripped. If mine I would save a lot of work by just cleaning/polishing and enjoying.

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 8 years ago
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Man that is a cool tough-looking little set for $100. Whatever you do with them, they're going to be awesome. That includes doing nothing at all. :)

Mitch

[also I had to flip the pic]

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Posted on 8 years ago
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Awesome score ! They're worth at least $500, even in that condition. If it were me,

i'd strip the original paint, lightly sand and fill any wood nicks, and repaint in original black and then lacquer to preserve the finish..Nickel hardware looks great on black..

Good luck with the restoration and show us pics after you're done !

cheers !

Posted on 8 years ago
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Beauty!! That's got plenty of meat on the bone you got a great project. Polished up Acro will look great behind that black kit. Clapping Happy2

Not a Guru... just interested..
Posted on 8 years ago
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