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Ludwig Throw-Off
Another question about the '69-'70 transition period for Ludwig. I have found a Supraphonic from '69 with a keystone badge. The issue is that it has a...
16 years ago'69 Downbeats with Supraphonic
The Standard is a 5.5 x 14 chrome. It is in super shape with only a couple very small specs of pitting, just nothing rare or special I guess.
16 years ago'69 Downbeats with Supraphonic
Hi all, I picked up a '69 set of Ludwig Downbeats recently that came with a Standard snare. I know these normally came with a Supraphonic and I have f...
16 years ago1969 Downbeat Black Oyster Pearl
Hi, I just purchased a set of 1969 Ludwig Downbeats in Black Oyster Pearl. I have a few questions about them. First, would that finish have still been...
16 years ago60's Ludwigs in Black Oyster Pearl
I went ahead and picked them up. They were too good to resist. Here are the details: -12" Tom B/o badge 764364 -14" FT Keystone badge 711196 -20" Bas...
16 years ago60's Ludwigs in Black Oyster Pearl
They have the price listed at $599 but of course the guy said they would take less. I'm just not sure how much less. It also comes with a snare but it...
16 years ago60's Ludwigs in Black Oyster Pearl
Can someone shed some light on whether the interiors should be white or not? They do have re-rings. I'll see if I can get the serial numbers which cou...
16 years ago60's Ludwigs in Black Oyster Pearl
Hi all, I just ran across a set of Ludwigs at a pawn shop and am a little confused. The finish is black oyster pearl and looks to be original. The flo...
16 years agoPremier Royale
Hi, Does anyone know what the 80's Premier Royale shells were made of? I know they weren't top of the line but if they are decent quality I'd be happy...
16 years ago'66 Ludwig Super Sensitive Shell
Hi, I'm looking to buy a 66' or so Ludwig Super Sensitive drum shell, 5 x14" size. I have a complete drum but the shell is pitted very badly so I'd li...
16 years agoLudwig Super Sensitive Chrome
Also one more question. I tried the magnet to see if it is brass or not. The thing is, it sticks to parts of the shell where there is chrome but on on...
16 years agoLudwig Super Sensitive Chrome
Hi all, I just got a '66 Ludwig Super Sensitive with some Premier drums and cymbals for very cheap so I am happy about that. The bad part is that the...
16 years agoWhat Ludwigs?
Yeah, too many questions to feel good about it. The guy selling them bought them used and said he refinished them. For the $475 he is asking I could d...
16 years agoWhat Ludwigs?
I got a picture of the snare with its badge. Apparently the others don't have badges and they have all been refinished. Any ideas on what kind of snar...
16 years agoWhat Ludwigs?
Thanks for that tip. I've emailed the seller to get a picture of the badges.
16 years ago