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Ludwig in September and Early October 1970
No need to cut it down if there is room for the whole badge. Thanks for sharing information about your drum. I have added it to my list of blank bad...
8 years agoGretsch snare ID help
Yours is the first version of the model 4160 snare drum. It had no decorative ring at the center of the shell like later versions (Note that the cata...
8 years agoProgressive Jazz kit find
Nice drums. I was fortunate to find a similar Silver Glass Glitter Progressive Jazz set, sans the snare, at an auction more than a decade ago. That...
8 years agoLudwig in September and Early October 1970
J!m, If it is Date Code 21720 and serial number 912166, you posted about it back in 2012. If it is a different drum, please post or send me the info....
8 years agoLudwig in September and Early October 1970
From gonedrums...
8 years agoMaple finish rb tom
I don't see where they claim that it is original in the ad. Was that in response to your question? "Gretsch 1960s 8x12 Mounted Tom Good condition. L...
8 years agoHelp date Ludwig Set B/O Badge
I suggest that drums like yours 1. Three ply shells with re-rings, 2. Clear interiors, 3. Pointed corner Blue/Olive badges with serial numbers in t...
8 years agoLudwig in September and Early October 1970
I also have a block of blank B/O badges from June 1970. For this thread I did not focus on those, but there are other blank B/O badges that pop up in...
8 years agoLudwig in September and Early October 1970
Allen - Thanks for your report of a late August drum. I have recorded one blank B/O badge drum dated AUG 26 1970 and few with serial numbers that are...
8 years agoLudwig in September and Early October 1970
After reading and posting in a few recent threads about Ludwig badges without serial numbers, I wanted to revisit the topic of Ludwig and what they we...
8 years agoLudwig Standard
Jim, I am glad you like the guide. I continue to gather information about Gretsch, Ludwig and Ludwig Standard drums. I post revisions and updates o...
8 years agoLudwig Standard
My Ludwig guide was written in 2013. I have learned much since its initial publication. I have recorded twelve Standard drums with badges without s...
8 years agoLudwig Standards Dating
Dan, Nice looking drums. I agree with Mark that your drums are most likely from the 1970-71 time frame. Like the main line drums, serial numbers on...
8 years agoLudwig Badge Questions
From whorwood...
8 years agoLudwig Badge Questions
From whorwood...
8 years ago