Trying to date a 70's era Ludwig set

[rsquared66]

Hi there, I'm new to the forum so you'll have to bear with me.

I have a Ludwig drum set, from the early seventies I
believe. I purchased the drum set in 1982 (approx). It is a six piece set...three toms mounted on the bass, single floor tom, bass and snare. The
lowest serial number of the set is 1072064. They have the B/O pointed badges (not rounded on upper right, lower left). I could get into individual sizes, but I thought by starting with the lowest serial number might be easier to determine approximate date and value.

Any help from any of you guys would be appreciated.

Ron Reed

[O-Lugs]

Part of the coolness of this website is that is has great resources for looking up this information. All I did was go to the front page and then click on "serial numbers" and then look under Ludwig B/O. Here's what I found:

Blue & Olive Badges
1969 765xxx - 834xxx
1970 out of sequence,unnunmered
1971 835xxx - 895xxx
1972 896xxx - 916xxx
1976 917xxx - 1290xxx
1978 xxxxxxx
1979 xxxxxxx - 2013537

Looks like your drum is from 1976.

Value depends upon what condition the drum is in ,i.e., any non-original parts, etc.. Also, the type of finish the drum has is a factor in the collectability/value....the sizes of the drums...if all the drums in a set are matched...things like that.

[rsquared66]

Cool...thanks O-lugs

RR

[Ludwig Guy]

Hi rsquared66,

I have a 1974 Ludwig drum set with the date stamped inside the bass drum. The serial numbers start with 103xxxx. I believe that your drums are from 1974. Are the interiors of the drum shells grey speckled or clear maple? My interiors are grey speckled. Hope this helps.