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06-25-2018, 08:32 AM
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Ludwig Smorgasborg Project Kit
About 4 years ago I acquired a set of 6 ply Ludwig shells 22/13/16. They looked to be originally natural wood (maple) finish. Someone had ripped off all the hardware and slopped some kind of walnut stain all over them ... pitiful. I didn't want them because I knew it would be a lot of work and I'd end up investing more money in them than I could ever get back when the time come to sell ... but it's a labor of love and for 40 bucks I just couldn't walk away.
Found the WFL 6 1/2 X14 pioneer snare on ebay for $125 - shell dated May 57 with a bad paint job. I eventually pieced together all of the hardware I needed. Got the Ludwig ST mounting and FT leg hardware on a deal from a guy on Reverb. A guy named Rudy I met at the Chicago drum show last year give me a good deal on the tom hoops, BD and tom lugs, spurs + mufflers. I had some WFL nickel and chrome BD claw hardware that I used. Plus a few other parts and details here and there. My daughter is an artist who does a lot of "tattoo type" artwork I find interesting. I just kind of turned her loose on the shell artwork. I think it grows on you and I like it. I still need a Ludwig blue olive badge for the FT and need to reinstall the beat up original BD badge but other than that I'm pretty much done. Still have more invested than it's worth but it's been a fun project and has kept this old man busy for awhile. Drum Doug What do you guys think ? All positive and negative comments appreciated - you won't hurt my feelings ;-) 
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#2
06-25-2018, 09:02 AM
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Re: Ludwig Smorgasborg Project Kit
Very nice , I love it when you free up a artist , here’s a prime example ! good going tell here awesome .....
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1968 pink champagne holly wood , downbeat snare, and jazz fest, supra 1961 cob super 400 some nice old bronze pies 67 super classic champagne with 18 in ft once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
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#3
06-25-2018, 11:36 AM
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Re: Ludwig Smorgasborg Project Kit
I think the whole job was well done by both you and your daughter. I like the artwork, its very 60's to me.
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Thank you! Jeff C "Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
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06-25-2018, 10:19 PM
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Re: Ludwig Smorgasborg Project Kit
Awesome!! One of a kind!!
Cheers
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1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn 1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms 1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506) 1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13 1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn 1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare 1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares 1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare 1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
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#7
06-25-2018, 11:10 PM
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Re: Ludwig Smorgasborg Project Kit
Fantastic! That's a one-of-a-kind drum kit, and a wonderful project to share with your daughter. Well done.
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Kits: 1950s Gretsch Name Band in Midnight Blue Pearl (13/16/22/14sn) 1965/66 Ludwig Club Dates rewrapped in Black Diamond Pearl (12/15/20)
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06-26-2018, 10:41 AM
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Re: Ludwig Smorgasborg Project Kit
Fantastic! The great artwork truly makes this set unique. A refreshing alternative to rewrapping. (I hope she was paid well!)
Mike
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#10
06-26-2018, 02:41 PM
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Re: Ludwig Smorgasborg Project Kit
Super cool kit! Your daughter should consider taking on more drum painting jobs. I have considered turning an artist loose on the North kit I’ve been working on, crazy looking shells that already look funky might be awesome with a paint job like that.
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