1929 Ludwig Peacock Pearl I [Archive]

55WFL

03-09-2011, 09:05 PM

1929 Ludwig Peacock Pearl I
14X28 bass drum
5X14 New Era snare drum (dual internal snares)
The finish on this set is amazing. I don't believe an upgrade is possible.
The non-lighted bass drum features a factory painted calf head and an unmarked calf head.
The snare drum may have the factory batter head, it is hard to say for sure. It is signed by William F. Ludwig Jr. (signed as II). The resonant side head is an unmarked clear head. I did this so the dual internal snare mechanisms can be seen.
The hardware and accessories are original Ludwig.
The top cymbal is a 14" Zenjian and the bass drum side cymbal is an 11" Zildjian Constantinople.
I set this up as it was pictured in the 1929 catalog.
Thank you for checking it out.

grantro

03-09-2011, 10:24 PM

Sweet!!! This is definitely a fine example of American drum history....Thanks for sharing with us....

Cheers

Rocketman

03-10-2011, 06:02 AM

Stunning in every respect. Thanks for sharing.

vintagemore2000

03-10-2011, 08:35 AM

Really is a very very nice time piece!!

O-Lugs

03-10-2011, 11:23 AM

LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

awc380

03-10-2011, 04:08 PM

Where did you get that set? (Beauty, btw)

I swear I remember seeing that exact model on sale in a store in Saskatoon, SK, Canada maybe 10 years ago....anywhere close?

55WFL

03-10-2011, 06:39 PM

Here in the USA, city of New Orleans, from the original owner.Where did you get that set? (Beauty, btw)

I swear I remember seeing that exact model on sale in a store in Saskatoon, SK, Canada maybe 10 years ago....anywhere close?

Player52

03-10-2011, 08:10 PM

1929 Ludwig Peacock Pearl I
14X28 bass drum
5X14 New Era snare drum (dual internal snares)
The finish on this set is amazing. I don't believe an upgrade is possible.
The non-lighted bass drum features a factory painted calf head and an unmarked calf head.
The snare drum may have the factory batter head, it is hard to say for sure. It is signed by William F. Ludwig Jr. (signed as II). The resonant side head is an unmarked clear head. I did this so the dual internal snare mechanisms can be seen.
The hardware and accessories are original Ludwig.
The top cymbal is a 14" Zenjian and the bass drum side cymbal is an 11" Zildjian Constantinople.
I set this up as it was pictured in the 1929 catalog.
Thank you for checking it out.

Wow. I have that same tom. The painting is exact.

Olimpass

03-12-2011, 11:25 AM

Incredible antique piece of history. Beautiful, thanks for sharing. Something that beautiful needs to be shared...Let me know when it's my turn!..:D, great!

fishwaltz

03-12-2011, 05:30 PM

Gorgeous!

What a find.