The silver sparkle inlays were what was "standard" with the black lacquer, wasn't it? I hadn't seen gold sparkle inlays before (until that pic!).

Yes, the black lacquer looks nice with the nickel hardware. I moved a set that was black lacquer with chrome, and it looked good, too. Just a plain, simple finish, and sometimes plain and simple are the best!

Mike -- 8 lugs on the 12x15 FT (for the Club Date)? And did they use the standard (straight) CD FT legs? Just thinking out-loud here, as I may have the shells to put a project together...

Bill

bill

mine are 8 lug but they are converted marchers. i would imagine the real deal 12x15 floor toms from the late 50's and early 60's were indeed 8 luggers as well. and yes, they take the straight clip type legs on those from the factory as well.

mike

Thanks! That's kinda what I figured... and I could have done the research, but that's partly what this site and it's members are for, right?

I've still got a few marchers left over, including some 12x15s. I have done a little research on something similar, but so far other than old catalogs I've not found much. Did Ludwig ever do a 12x22 BD with CD type of lugs? The "New Yorker" BD had the classic lugs. I've got an old 12x22 Ludwig shell that was part of a HUGE marching tom set (12x18, 12x20, 12x22), and am thinking of doing a New Yorker reproduction... So any info/knowledge/expertise would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Bill

im looking for a ft for my club date i m looking for the pink champagne ! its a nice kit but short a snare i mite sell the bd and ht if i cant find ft ty