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1968 ludwig psychedelic red shells Last viewed: 10 hours ago

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From wadsmoe

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]This finish over time turns from green to creme color and eventually the green disappears. Mind Blowi This is a normal progression when the drum has been exposed to sunlight, especilally direct sunlight. I keep all of mine in black cases to block out the sun, kind of like a vampire crypt.Storm Trooper Usually the most exagerrated one will be the bass drum. Look at the bottom to see more green then flip it and invariably it will be more faded. Sometimes it looks like red,white & blue. If you find some tubs that are truly pristine the green will be quite vivid and virtually no traces of creme/white.[/FONT]

+1

Here's mine, if there's no green, there not pristine.

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Posted on 14 years ago
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++1 Jonni that drum is a 12, as indicated by the mini classic lugs.

Posted on 14 years ago
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So, there probably faded (no greens) 20-12-14 with painted black interiors. I wouldn't offer more than $500. Start lower.

Posted on 14 years ago
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From mfry55

So, there probably faded (no greens) 20-12-14 with painted black interiors. I wouldn't offer more than $500. Start lower.

I would start are 500.00 and go up on the set.If the set is a 20,12,14 i just passed on a set that had the cover re-moved and the guy would not take less then 500.00...hard size's to come by = bigger money...Mikey

Posted on 14 years ago
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From mfry55

+1Here's mine, if there's no green, there not pristine.

That's one of the best examples I've ever seen. Bowing

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Posted on 14 years ago
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the drums are 20" 12" 14". There is a lot of green on the floor tom and the bass drum. I noticed a flat spot on the floor toms shell. When I get to my computer I will post another pic.

1962 Slingerland Studio King Blue Glass Glitter
1967 Ludwig Super Classic Psych Red FOR SALE
1972 Ludwig Hollywood 3 ply WMP
1970 Rogers Holiday 22"/12"/13"/16"/18"
Posted on 14 years ago
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This answer is from a well known snare collector.

The color is called "Patriotic Psych Red"

Joe


“I did not trip and fall. I attacked the floor and I believe I am winning.”
Posted on 14 years ago
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From JoeT

the drums are 20" 12" 14". There is a lot of green on the floor tom and the bass drum. I noticed a flat spot on the floor toms shell. When I get to my computer I will post another pic.

Consider yourself an honorary member of the Ludwig Floor Tom Flat Spot Club...or something...;)....

The flat spot is very common on 14" floor toms for some reason. I don't see it as much on the 16" floor toms for some reason.

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Posted on 14 years ago
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From pjn1375

Could be just the photo, but to my eyes it does not look like original psychedelic red wrap. The original has definite streaks of green with no white, where this one looks to have white streaks but no green. Could this be a re-wrap or am I out to lunch?

Yes, this wrap is original and just another variation in the production pattern. Although I much prefer the original Psych Red, this pattern is certainly better than the re-issue!!

Posted on 14 years ago
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[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Here is a shot I took with 3 distinct generations of Psych red for the sake of comparison. On the top is a recent snare with the latest version featured by Ludwig. Mounted tom 12" is a keystone 678xxx badge

('69) with the earlier (possibly the 1st) version. And the bass drum is the early 2000's version I built as an added kick drum. I also have a set of them from '69 that has an add-on tom B/O badge that is still another version with a much glossier look.electricit Welcome to my world...Lesson here is DO NOT break up an existing set of these. I might soon end up withan orphan from each generation and still no cohesive family. That's downright tragic.[/FONT]

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Posted on 14 years ago
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