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My New Old Ludwigs Last viewed: 4 hours ago

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I just stumbled upon this 1943/4 Ludwig Victory kit. The former owner apparently took very good care of these. As you can see, there's a minimum of yellowing, and apart from a few scrapes on the hoops and a small mark (cigarette burn perhaps?) on the top of the kick, it's pretty much a museum piece. I've seen photos, and a handful of kits in person, and these are among the cleanest out there.

[img]http://www.bermudaschwartz.com/images/ludvictory1.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.bermudaschwartz.com/images/ludvictory2.jpg[/img]

Sizes are 14x26, 7x11, 13x15 and 7x14 snare. The small tom is mahogany inside, floor tom is maple, and the snare and bass drum are painted white but are smooth, so I assume they're also maple. Dates range from Sept 1943 to July 1944.

They sit proudly in the living room, even my wife agreed that they need to be on display!

Bermuda

Posted on 13 years ago
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Such a beautiful work of art, they should be on display! Wow! Congrats!

Posted on 13 years ago
#2
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IMO 'DISPLAY ONLY'. I wouldnt dare attempt to remove the bass drum hoops for fear of I wouldnt be able to put em back on.

Posted on 13 years ago
#3
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WOW!

That's all, just WOW!

fishwaltz
Posted on 13 years ago
#4
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Drop Dead Gorgeous....Congratulations!!

They should go to a museum when you are done with them.

WOW !!

Kevin
Posted on 13 years ago
#5
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That is an amazing find. It appears as if it was ordered and built within the decade. There's almost no wear on it. How in the heck did the original owner keep those so nice and clean for all these years? Unbelievable. Great fortune, Jon.

What Would You Do
Posted on 13 years ago
#6
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That looks like a one in a million find!!!!

Why can't I ever stumble upon stuff like this? :(

Great stuff!!!!

Yeah- I'm THAT guy!!!

Dead dogs like rusty fire hydrants!!!
Posted on 13 years ago
#7
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Bermuda, this would be a cool kit to use in one of Al's video.s !?!?!Jumping2

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
#8
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The only time I'd ever "stumble across" a kit like this would be in one of my better dreams! Flat out STUNNING! Thanks so much for sharing.

I'm amazed that whoever was the prior owner of this immaculate kit would even consider selling it but CONGRATS on this magnificent find! I had to chuckle because although the kit seems to have received minimal use, the cowbell appears to be heavily taped. Obviously a disciple of "More Cowbell!"

Posted on 13 years ago
#9
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You could make some serious money and rent them out to artists doing period correct videos,or movie shots..HUGE money in that!!Mind Blowi

Hit like you mean it!!
Posted on 13 years ago
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