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Dating Ludwig Hardware

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I have a couple pieces of Ludwig hardware and I'm having trouble dating them. The first is a Speed King Bass Drum Pedal. I've seen these go for anywhere from $30-$100 on eBay, but I'm not sure what sets one apart from another. The pedal works beautifully, and it is in relatively good condition. under the heel plate is printed "1205" and then a logo that I don't recognize. I'd like to know if this is a serial #, and approxomately what the pedal is worth but I'm having trouble. Any help is appreciated, and I'll post pictures and info about the hi-hat stand I have once I get home.

Thanks everyone!

- Jeff

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Posted on 13 years ago
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jeff the 1205 is the part# and the other logo is the company that cast the parts for ludwig. show a picture of the caps on the yoke of the pedal and the tightening screw on the foot board plate will you?

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 13 years ago
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Thanks! Here are some more pictures, and some of the Hi Hat stand.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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it's not real easy on this time frame since all the same parts were used from the late 60's to the mid 70's.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 13 years ago
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Both the Speed King and the hi-hat look identical to the ones I had that were purchased between 1969 and 1972.

My kit:
Ludwig Vistalite Big Beat set consisting of:
14” X 22” bass, 16” X 16” floor tom, 8” X 12” ride tom, 9” X 13” ride tom, 5” X 14” snare
Ludwig 201 Speed King bass drum pedal
Ludwig 1124 Spur-lok hit-hat with Ludwig Standard Paiste 14” cymbals (760 & 770 gr) with ching-ring
Two Ludwig Standard S-270 cymbals stands
18” Zildjian crash cymbal (1550 gr) and 20” Zildjian ride cymbal (2130 gr) with CAMCO sizzler
Gibraltar motorcycle seat-style drum throne with backrest
Posted on 13 years ago
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The hihat's an 1124---late '60's to late '70's. It's a great piece of hardware. The SK's probably from around the same time--never changed too much. Value on both is random--seems like anywhere from $35-$100 for either, depending on condition, & which day of the week....marko

Posted on 13 years ago
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