Just picked this up for $25...but I can't figure out exactly what year/type this Ludwig snare is.
clues: 10 lug, no serial on the badge (gold "Made in Chicago" badge), blue ludalloy sticker on the inside...
Any thoughts/help?
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Posted on 14 years ago
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This is a Transition 84ish Supra. We have seen a few of these lately. 10 lugs and chrome ludalloy shell always equals Supra, regardless the type of lug.
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Posted on 14 years ago
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Jon, Welcome to the VDF as Jonnistix has already stated yes Indeed you have a Ludwig model number 400 5x14" Supraphonic. it has a ludalloy shell, mostly aluminum, the transition period is when Ludwig Moved from Chicago to North Carolina which is my Home State! this is the most recorded snare drum on the planet! congratulations great drum great price!
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what do you want for it? lol
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whoa! great news...
well I would be game to sell it -- it's a bit too bright for me.
what's the going rate on these?
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Look underneath the hoop to see if a serial number isn't hiding at the top of the badge. Seems like more and more of these Supras with the acrolite lugs are showing up.
Posted on 14 years ago
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Yeah I looked - but no dice.
No serial anywhere...
Posted on 14 years ago
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Maybe it was a school drum, early issue Chicago large Keystone badge or something.. No rhyme or reason at times with the Ludwigs of this period.
Posted on 14 years ago
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Pull the top hoop and head off, I bet the serial number is at the top of the badge under the head's counterhoop......
Posted on 14 years ago
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Yeah, I already looked under the loop...no serial on the badge - just the Ludwig logo.
Posted on 14 years ago
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