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Ludwig 1967 Super classic's Last viewed: 7 hours ago

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I just bought a Ludwig, 67 Super Classic's Set with an extra 1968, 16x16" floor tom to match. 14x22", 8x12", 16x16", 16x16", and a 5x14" Super Classic 8 lug snare with the P-87 Strainer. I was blown away to find what stellar condition these drums were in, once I removed all the dust, dirt, and grime. The drums all had the original heads on them and were almost sealed to the bearing edges with dirty, almost greasy grunge/grime. I had to pull and twist hard to get some of the heads removed, but found perfect bearing edges and completely in round shells beneath. They will need to be recovered due to age and fading and I would like to know if anyone has a recommendation to recover them in thier original vintage style silver sparkle. Also does anyone know when in 1968 they went from Mahogany Inner Ply to a Maple inner ply? My 1967s , all 4 have Mahogany/Poplar/Maple shells with 1 ply maple re-rings and the 1968, 16" x16" add on floor tom appears to have a maple interior ply instead of Mahogany, yet the pitch is way lower than the 67 floor tom, Should'nt that be the other way around? Ludwig and Slingerlands Rule!!!Thanks For Your Help, Slingalud

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Posted on 14 years ago
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Welcome to the VDF,,Please post pics!!!!, and don't do anything to them until we the VDF can look at them!!!, great score on the kit !! does the wrap have any rips or splits in it??

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

Welcome to the VDF,,Please post pics!!!!, and don't do anything to them until we the VDF can look at them!!!, great score on the kit !! does the wrap have any rips or splits in it??

Thanks for the warm welcome, and no there are no splits, tears, no extra holes, no damage whatsoever and I'am convinced they were stored indoors. They only suffer from Wrap fading, and the 67s are all painted factory white and no markings other than the 1967 date stamps. Yes I promiss I wont have them recovered until I upload some pictures and get some recommendations. I know for sure I dont want anything changed from the way it came out of the factory except for the Wrap and heads.

Posted on 14 years ago
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Cool!! when you take the pics show the overwrap seam also!!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

Cool!! when you take the pics show the overwrap seam also!!

Ok, Will do, but why is that important? Probably a dumb question, but I'am new to the vintage drum collecting, and have alot to learn. Thanks For your patience.

Posted on 14 years ago
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your shells from the date could still have the wrap in the scarf of the shell, making a re-wrap a super pain.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

Welcome to the VDF,,Please post pics!!!!, and don't do anything to them until we the VDF can look at them!!!, great score on the kit !! does the wrap have any rips or splits in it??

OKay I Took a couple photos with my cell phone, Guess I should have switched to the 3 Ply Super classic Snare but the Super Sensitive Is what I've been Playing with it mostly, One of my favorites!

Posted on 14 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

your shells from the date could still have the wrap in the scarf of the shell, making a re-wrap a super pain.

Yes I looked at that, and it seems the wrap is under the last ply of wood on all of the drums including the snare...maybe I shouldnt have them rewrapped afterall, but I really love that original vintage silver sparkle wrap that was out in the sixties. Not quite like the Delmar Wraps today.

Posted on 14 years ago
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I think they look great the way they are.

Kevin
Posted on 14 years ago
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Re-wrap!!!??? You're kidding!..........Right?

Posted on 14 years ago
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