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What Year are these Ludwigs??

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I am wondering if I should buy these drums off CL and try to flip em. Can anyone tell me more about them (year/series/etc)???

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Posted on 14 years ago
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I don't recognize that color, but I recognize the Modular hardware mount and large Monroe badge, so I'm guessing they are mid-80's-ish, maybe. You might be able to flip them for a profit if you get a really good deal on them, yourself. They are not of collectible interest. The snare drum is an Acrolite -probably from the 80's.

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Posted on 14 years ago
#2
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I've seen a set of these years ago and if I'm not mistaken they bore the 60's keystone badge. I love the purple sparkle.

--Rick

60's Pearl/Star Stencil "Stagelite" 3 pc - Tiger Pearl
'76 Ludwig Acrolite 5x14 Snare
50's Slingerland Radio King 5x14 Snare - WMP
70's Ludwig 16-Lug 14x10 Concert Snare - Silver Sparkle
60's Slingerland Marching Snare - WMP
20's Leedy Marching Snare - Mahogany
Gretsch Catalina Birch 5 pc - White Pearl
Pearl Brass Piccolo 3x13 Snare
Posted on 14 years ago
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I'd say they are from about 1994 or so. The color appears to be Purple Shadow, not a sparkle finish. The Shadow finishes were a dye process that got right into the pores of the wood and then UV cured. The Marble finishes were really cool! This kit appears to be in a Big Beat configuration. The down side were the huge Modular brackets attached to the toms. Really took away allot of resonance on the smaller toms. Knowing how to tune definitely helped!

Whoops! Not a Big Beat! My eyes are going fast! Sorry about that!

Posted on 14 years ago
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