I always wanted a vintage Ludwig kit when I was growing up. I began playing the drums at age 12 in 1982, and quit when I was 16 when girls and cars became more important. My first set was a 4 piece Slingerland kit from the 60's but they were a joke back in the 80's when the big massive kits were the rage. I worked cutting grass and at the flea market and bought a 70's Pearl 11 piece fiberglass kit when I was 14. Sold my pearls to help finance my Camaro in 1985. Ever since I was young, I wanted a big set of Luddies but I could never afford them. As yall know, back in the 80's, Ludwigs were very $$$, especially for a teenager who purchased all of his own gear.
I started playing the drums again about 4 years ago, so I purchased a nice Tama StarClassic Performer kit. Great drums, but I really wanted that old school vibe. I have been looking for a large Ludwig kit for awhile and my search is now over.
I posted an earlier thread about the condition of these. All the bearing edges are in workable shape and the concert toms have the bearing edges cut so I can add lower hoops and lugs to them. The store has the hoops for the floor toms too. I thought those were missing.
Year is 1976 - Serial number 1267547 off the bass drum. I got some of the last Ludwig 3 plys.
I think I got a stellar deal at $849 shipped for the whole kit.
Sizes
24" kick -Oh yeah!
6" - concert tom
8" - concert tom
10" - concert tom (Will convert to dual heads)
12" - concert tom (Will convert to dual heads)
13" - dual headed rack tom
14" - dual headed rack tom
16" - dual headed floor tom
18" - dual headed floor tom - Oh yeah!
Here are the pics of my newly purchased Blue Sky Pearl 3 ply Ludwigs
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Floor tom bearing edges - Hoops are with the kit but the guy had them uninstalled.
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Concert toms have the bearing edge cut - Time for some lugs and hoops!
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Always wanted a 24" kick
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Gotta love all that blue/olive badge goodness
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