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Vintage Ludwig snare ??? Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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I'm new to this forum so I might not be doing this right , but I had a question about a snare a recently just bought . It's a ludwig 14*5 and it came with it's original case or so he told me . I did a little research, and the badge dates back to the 1900s but can someone give me a little more info about this beauty . Here are a couple pics , not the greatest pics but you get an idea??

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Posted on 11 years ago
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It`s their all metal "orchestra" model, looks to be late teens from the strainer !i

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 11 years ago
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It`s in real fine shape for it`s age and nickel plated !i

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 11 years ago
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Thanks for the info man . You think the case is original , it looks pretty vintage but not sure how snare cases looked back in the day ? You know how much a snare like this is worth now days??

Posted on 11 years ago
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Ludwig almost always hinged snare cases but I`m not real sure about earlier. They did always lable or tag them somehow.

As far as pricing goes, members Curotto and BEC, are better qualified for that. They know your drums everything !i

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 11 years ago
#5
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Thanks for the help man .

Posted on 11 years ago
#6
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Your drum is from the 1930's it is a Ludwig Pioneer, the case is original to your drum. here look at this scan, http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/ludwig_snaredrums/1930-ludwig-snare-drums-7.jpg

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 11 years ago
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Looks like a 4x14 6 lug 2-pc shell...100.00-200.00 although some people like the 6 lug drums for Blues so 200.00 +....some do not like 6 lug drums other than to collect them so 100.00-150.00.

Mike Curotto

Posted on 11 years ago
#8
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So this snare is not worth to much for how vintage it is ? I got it for 230 do you think I paid to much ? Thanks for the info guys .. you guys really helped a lot . Oh and is it nickel plated ??

Posted on 11 years ago
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I think it was a very fair price ! yea its a 6 lug but your finish is in very nice shape for it's age. I have a 10 luge a little older than that and my finish is not that clean.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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