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1930 Ludwig & Ludwig New Era snare drum

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Hi, Folks

Thought I'd share some photos of my latest restoration. It's a 1930 New Era model. These are quite rare and only made fro about one year. The model was never shown in catalogs.

This drum is nearly 99% original. However, the two adjustment knobs for the extension levers are repros (thanks, AK!). Apologies for the modern clear heads but I wanted the inner workings to be visible.

The very first versions had hand engraved top hoops but by 1930, the name was stamped in the hoops.

Apparently, the Ludwig & Ludwig New Era went over like a lead balloon with drummers of the early Depression years and the model was soon discontinued.

Posted on 10 years ago
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Fantastic!!!

Thanks for the pictures and the history :)

Kevin
Posted on 10 years ago
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Mark I was reading an old NSMD about one of this very drum, thanks for sharing in on facebook yesterday.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 10 years ago
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Very beautiful drum.

Posted on 10 years ago
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Thanks for sharing pics of that wonderful snare. How does it sound with both snares on?

Posted on 10 years ago
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An state of art snare! Thanks for sharing

This model was made only in Sensitive option and only through 1929-30, right?

Thanks for sharing


Ludwig '67 Classic B.D.P.
Ludwig '79 Classic Pro-beat
C. A. F. '72 New Sonic "The Argentinean Ludwig"
A bunch of Ludwig snares..... + Dyna & P.Tone.
and always trying to recover some orphan drums!!
Posted on 10 years ago
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Neat stuff. Can we hear a recording of what it sounds like with only one snare vs two snares engaged?

Posted on 10 years ago
#7
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Seeing these old drums in great shape like this just brings a smile to my face...Thanks for making my day!!

Cheers

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1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
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Posted on 10 years ago
#8
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that is a beautiful snare. never seen one in chrome. always wood or BB. would love to hear it.

Posted on 10 years ago
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Incredible design - I bet it just sings. Would love to hear it in a concert hall. Thanks Mark!

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