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What are cob supra's worth now?

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Our keyboard player mentioned tonight that a guy gave him a "very heavy" Ludwig chrome snare over 30 years ago in exchange for some work. He also mentioed that it's deeper than most other snares.... Got me thinking that I may need to make him an offer when i see the drum on thursday. If it's a 60's era keystone 6.5" COB, what's the approximate value? There are no ebay completed listings for comparison. Thx jim

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'68 Ludwig Ruby Red Strata
'68 Ludwig Mod Orange
'58 Gretsch Starlight Sparkle
'69 Ludwig Clubdate BDP
'60s Ludwig Clubdate Black Lacquer / Nickel
'67 Trixon Speedfire Red
COB Ludwig Supra
Many projects
Bunch o snares
Posted on 12 years ago
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a 6.5 will ring the bell strong,especially if its in nice condition. some of the overall vintage market seems to be down right now. but an item like this is always gonna do well. not seeing many keystone 6.5s around these days and certainly not a 6.5. on ebay, i'd say it would fetch 1500 easily.

mike

Posted on 12 years ago
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Might be way off,but I say closer to a G note....

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Posted on 12 years ago
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normally, i'd agree. the last couple of keystone 6.5 ludalloys sold for over 1500. one for 1699 i think. if this one is collector quality, someone may dig deep into the old wallet. hard to say and changes on any given day as we all know.

mike

Posted on 12 years ago
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Very helpful. Now that he has my interest, it will probably be a CB 700. Laughing H

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'68 Ludwig Ruby Red Strata
'68 Ludwig Mod Orange
'58 Gretsch Starlight Sparkle
'69 Ludwig Clubdate BDP
'60s Ludwig Clubdate Black Lacquer / Nickel
'67 Trixon Speedfire Red
COB Ludwig Supra
Many projects
Bunch o snares
Posted on 12 years ago
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If it is of any help I purchased a keystone 6.5 COB SS for $1k in Steve Maxwells last year (May I think). I couldn't help myself, the things a beast. Anyway I worked out the currency in Sterling and for me it was pretty reasonable, especially as I can put it towards my Tax! Being a pro-muso has its benefits sometimes.

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Posted on 12 years ago
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the last 5x14 went for 9 big ones on f- bay 2 weeks ago

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





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Posted on 12 years ago
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I bought a legit 6.5" COB Supraphonic, or 402, or whatever you want to call it, on Ebay about 16 months ago for under $400. It was pre-serial, crimped beds, early imperials, round knob TC, the whole nine. The catch is that it had significant extra holes on two of the panels, and not the strainer/butt panels either! The auction was not descriptive, the seller didn't know what he had, but a few observant ebayers obviously did, including me, the winning bidder. I cleaned it up and played it for a while (sounded incredible!), but I needed to pay some bills, so I sold it to a fellow in Austin, TX through CL, and he was happy to pay $425. I wish I would've just kept it. :(

Not sure if this narrative helps, since I'm talking about a modified drum, but I agree that the market is holding its ground with these COB Luddies.

Here it is:

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Posted on 12 years ago
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Our keyboard player mentioned tonight that a guy gave him a "very heavy" Ludwig chrome snare over 30 years ago in exchange for some work. He also mentioed that it's deeper than most other snares.... Got me thinking that I may need to make him an offer when i see the drum on thursday. If it's a 60's era keystone 6.5" COB, what's the approximate value? There are no ebay completed listings for comparison. Thx jim

So..did you make an offer...pictures? Hope it worked out!

Harry

Ludwig Classic Maple, (Quilted African Makore'), 16x22, 8x12, 9x13, 14x14, 16x16, 6.5x14 n/maple and 100th anniversary 6.5x14 Supra
Daughter's Ludwig (jellybean) kit
"70" 14X22 silver sparkle, "67" 5x14 supra, "67" 9x13 blue sparkle, "09" 16x16 Legacy green sparkle
Posted on 12 years ago
#9
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He didnt bring it! Maybe next week.

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'68 Ludwig Ruby Red Strata
'68 Ludwig Mod Orange
'58 Gretsch Starlight Sparkle
'69 Ludwig Clubdate BDP
'60s Ludwig Clubdate Black Lacquer / Nickel
'67 Trixon Speedfire Red
COB Ludwig Supra
Many projects
Bunch o snares
Posted on 12 years ago
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