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Last Night's Supra Score

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I scored my first Ludwig ever last night for 50 beans! Its a supra w/ case from the early 80's, and all original to my eyes. The serial # is 3,10x,xxx would any of the experts here be able to put an exact year on it? Also, what is the best way to clean the shell up without making the pitting any worse? The shell's a little rough but I'm gona be playing the pants off this drum anyway..

[IMG]http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z446/acasey110/Photoon2011-10-08at0820.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z446/acasey110/Photoon2011-10-08at0821.jpg[/IMG]

Posted on 13 years ago
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Sweet deal. I especially like the inverted badge treatment. $50 bucks is a steal.

jim

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'68 Ludwig Ruby Red Strata
'68 Ludwig Mod Orange
'58 Gretsch Starlight Sparkle
'69 Ludwig Clubdate BDP
'60s Ludwig Clubdate Black Lacquer / Nickel
'67 Trixon Speedfire Red
COB Ludwig Supra
Many projects
Bunch o snares
Posted on 13 years ago
#2
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From auto.pilot

I especially like the inverted badge treatment

Yeah...I bet that thing is worth a mint!LoLoLoLo

"Play the drum...don't let it play you" - Max Roach

1968, 1974 & 1984 Rogers Dyna•Sonic COB
1971, 1976 Slingerland GK Sound King
1973 Slingerland Festival
1920's-40's Slingerland (US Military) Field Snares (6)
19?- Ludwig Field Snare (US Marines)
1960's Premier Gold Glitter Student Snare kit
1960's-? MIJ Snares (way-way too many)
Posted on 13 years ago
#3
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Yep, sometimes it's worth asking for pictures! Also, the badge hasn't been played with.. I just took the picture with the camera on my MacBook which flipped it around in the shot lol.

Posted on 13 years ago
#4
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Those are great snares. great deal too. Enjoy it.

Posted on 13 years ago
#5
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VintageMore thanks for the knowledge! I spent the better part of the morning cleaning it up. Completely disassembled and detailed every part with some Brasso metal polish. I would have done the dawn bath but didn't see it in time and it's too late now. Besides the pitting, I think it looks great.. can't wait to throw some new heads and puresound wires on this badboy!

[IMG]http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z446/acasey110/2011-10-08125632.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z446/acasey110/2011-10-08125710.jpg[/IMG]

Posted on 13 years ago
#6
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Sorry I didn't post it sooner! I understand your enthusiasm to get your supra up and running!! Puresound also makes steel snare wires besides their brass models, you may want to get a set of both down the road to see which you like better. or a good ole set of Ludwig or snappy wires will do also. remo white coated ambassador top or emperor, or Evan G1 or G2, or ludwig medium or heavy coated white heads, bottom head either the clear version from Remo, Evans, or Ludwig.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 13 years ago
#7
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nice deal!

Posted on 13 years ago
#8
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"Well I commited a funky crime!" Love that song. FC, you are going to love that snare. I'm sure the Peppers at some point used that snare.

Rogers early Fullerton Blue Strata 22,13,16 w/brass Dynasonic
My first kit, 1983 Ludwig Rocker? (it has the classic lugs and 4ply maple shell) 22,12,13,16 ..now in black oyster pearl. I still have it
Stop Sign USA Gretsch (80's), black nitron jasper shell 22,12,13,16
1995 Fibes Austin,Texas Badge (original owner) 22,10,12,16,18 in natural wood
USA 2007 Rosewood Gretsch 22,13,16 w/12inch 70's Rosewood Gretsch tom
Posted on 13 years ago
#9
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The fact that Ludwig Supraphonics and Acrolites represent most drummer's 'go-to' snare drums, speaks volumes about the built-in and consistent quality of those drums.

Prepare to fall in love... again!

Congrats on a great score. $50. supra, I'd buy those all day long!

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 13 years ago
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