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1930's Ludwig Pioneer

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Hey guys. I am considering purchasing a 1930's Ludwig Pioneer. It seems to be in really nice original condition. This is the wood version obviously. Is this a mahogany drum? Maple re-rings? Does anyone have any experience with Pioneer's from his era? Any idea what a fair value for a 15x8 version would be? Thanks guys!

Posted on 10 years ago
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Posted on 10 years ago
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Great looking drum, and pretty rare in that condition.

But, 15's aren't as collected as 14's, and don't seem to get big bucks.

Maybe a few hundred bucks I'd guess. Maybe 400-500?

I could be way off on this one though.........

Posted on 10 years ago
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Thanks man! Anyone else familiar with these?

Posted on 10 years ago
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I have that same drum, the tone control has been added to

Yours. It's a big tubby fat sounding drum. I paid about 275 for

Mine.

Nice drum

Posted on 10 years ago
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That's probably an after-market tone control...that tc would not be placed where it is now...looks like a Ludwig tc though.

Mike Curotto

Posted on 10 years ago
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I have a 5x14, same era. Solid mahogany shell with maple re rings. I use it with a calfskin head. My favorite drum.

Posted on 10 years ago
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I have nearly the exact same drum.

It is about 6-3/4" deep x 15", Solid 1-ply mahogany w/ maple re-rings, and has the exact same Tone control in the same spot.

Stamped "3908" inside the shell behind the badge.

I would like to know it's value as well???

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Posted on 9 years ago
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I have a similar drum as well and just saw one like this sell on eBay for $500

Posted on 9 years ago
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