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What is this Ludwig snare? Last viewed: 21 hours ago

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http://quadcities.craigslist.org/msg/3888757550.html

It's got the pointy B/O badge, but I don't know enough to recognize the model from the photo. This has been on CL for a long time, and I was thinking of checking it out. Thanks in advance!

Posted on 11 years ago
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From the picture it looks like a 5x14 Supraphonic or possibly a Super Sensitive. The snare mechanism is not shown.

Collecting information about the following for ongoing research projects:
Gretsch drums with serial numbers,
Ludwig Keystone and B/O badge drums with serial numbers and date stamps,
Ludwig Standards from 1968-73, and
Ludwigs with paper labels from 1971-72
www.GretschDrumDatingGuide.com
Posted on 11 years ago
#2
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Thanks - do you think it's worth picking up?

Posted on 11 years ago
#3
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Yes. Even though it's dirty, it should clean up nicely.

Vintage Drum Student
Posted on 11 years ago
#4
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Yes - frankly in my opinion it is a no-brainer to snag this up (no offense). Why? Because you have a considerable amount of other stuff there to sell off in order to cut down the cost of that Luddy snare. That is a 1970s Pearl stencil. Nothing really special, but the tom mounts are not particularly easy to find. Also, that is a 70s Rogers cymbal stand. If complete and cleaned up, can be worth around 50. In case you do not know, NO STEEL WOOL ALLOWED! The crash cymbals are a step up from the typical Pearls of the day. Those were actually made by Pearl and there are only a couple Pearl cymbal models that are better (CX-600, CX-900). The thing is, any of those green label Pearl cymbals are very rare. Of course, cracked is next to worthless, but maybe the other one (not in the photo) is crack-less.

Bottom line is that there are enough items, sold off as a shell pack, or even parted out, that will add up to close the cost, thus rendering that Luddy snare for free.

Flipping kits, keeping only parts that you desire, is a way that whole collections of gear have been built. Sometimes it is possible to do so while also turning a profit. Those are particularly fulfilling!

Best Blessings,

John

I had a great day! Instead of sleeping in and wasting the day, I got up at 8 and I had all my slacking done by noon!

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Posted on 11 years ago
#5
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I almost went to get that set on Wednesday but decided against it because I already have several Supra Phonic snares and don't really need another one.

Posted on 11 years ago
#6
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So I went ahead and snagged it. It'll take me some time to go through the other drums and see what they are (no badges or inside stamps), but I'm keeping the snare and the cymbals. Here are some pics of the snare:

[IMG]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2465491/snare1.JPG[/IMG]

[IMG]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2465491/snare2.JPG[/IMG]

[IMG]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2465491/snare3.JPG[/IMG]

[IMG]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2465491/snare4.JPG[/IMG]

Posted on 11 years ago
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you have the most recorded drum on the planet the famous Ludwig LM 400 Supraphonic snare drum.

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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From vintagemore2000

you have the most recorded drum on the planet the famous Ludwig LM 400 Supraphonic snare drum.

Sweet! Now I just have to clean it up :)

Posted on 11 years ago
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have fun!!!!!!LoLoLoLo

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Posted on 11 years ago
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