It's difficult to give an appraisal w/ such scant information. How many lugs, condition issues, broken parts, loss of plating ? The gold tinted photos make it look like it's stripped of it's plating. This may be a "Pioneer" & not a "Standard"

i am unsure, talking to the seller about it. i believe it is a six lug, has 5 broken clips that need to be replaced, seller claims it is NOT stripped...

thanks again!

Does the seller know it is a Pioneer ?

i dont think so, he is as in the dark about it as i am (im a gretsch guy).

its really a nice lookin snare. what would u estimate its value?

As others stated, more photos needed. Is there a "Ludwig Chicago" engraving on the shell just left of the strainer?

Mike Curotto

hi mike,

here is the only other image i have,

can u give me a range of value atleast? from ? to ?

thanks

Before I can answer did you notice if there is a "Ludwig Chicago" engraving on the panel just left of the strainer?

Mike Curotto

mike,

i do not think there is, although i only have these pics to go by.

thanks

Well, if the seller says that it has not been buffed to the brass there is a good chance that it may be an early gold plated All Gold Model (1000.00 plus)...but there has got to be way more photos before any decision can be made.

Mike Curotto