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Ludwig identification
I think you're about right with your 1978 assessment. That's about as close as you can likely get it narrowed down, even with serial numbers. The blac...
8 years agoLudwig drumset identification
If they are any sort of Ludwigs (I don't think they actually are) they aren't any sort worth buying for any more than $50-$100. I've never seen those...
8 years agoOpinions on "70's Ludwigs" price
The floor tom looks like it might be a 12x15 as it doesn't look "square" (14x14). 15" floor toms sound fine but tend not to be worth as much as a 14x1...
8 years agoLudwig Cymbal Stand and Tilter Questions
You can cut them down but the shortest height as they are made is approx. 14.5" from the bottom of the "L" rod (that engages the bracket on the bass d...
8 years agoLudwig Cymbal Stand and Tilter Questions
First picture is the top section of a Ludwig shell mount cymbal holder. It could be from anytime from the mid sixties to today (they still make them)...
8 years agoLudwig Drum Identification
Probably one of these...
8 years agoLudwig Mod Orange
Very cool!
8 years agoGretsch drum badge...odd?
That's a bass drum badge, The nickel grommet is correct and they were press fitted into the holes on bass drums. They did not go all the way into the...
8 years ago'64-'66 mixed Silver Sparkle Ludwig kit
I don't think re-doing hoops has any effect of the value of a set like this. I normally use black lacquer in spray cans. This is actual lacquer which...
8 years agoLudwig Jazz Festival snare - appropriate THIN heads.
They might be referring to calf heads. The plastic heads were sold in three weights that were described as "Orchestra", "Parade" and "Tom Tom" in the...
8 years agoVintage Ludwig Pioneer 1961 Snare Drum
I have that throw off on one of my Pioneers only it's stamped "Ludwig". I don't recall the age of this drum off the top of my head but I think it's fr...
8 years ago'64-'66 mixed Silver Sparkle Ludwig kit
That silver sparkle looks really good. It often gets a yellow haze to it on older Luddies but I don't see any on these. Great buy.
8 years agoHelp finding info on drum company
From Hoppy...
8 years ago'64-'66 mixed Silver Sparkle Ludwig kit
While I can appreciate the desire to have a set that was all made together at roughly the same time I don't think "matched" is quite the right word as...
8 years ago'64-'66 mixed Silver Sparkle Ludwig kit
From Pocaloc...
8 years ago