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Ludwig 70's Pro Beat ROCKS again! Last viewed: 8 hours ago

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I recently purchased the remaining drums from a larger 70's Mahogany Pro Beat kit. Cleaned & buffed out & ready to ROCK once more.

Serial numbers date to 1976-78. 6 ply shells with clear interior.

I am third owner after guy I bought from got from original owner.

Never left house & sat set up in living room for decades(non married guy in military?) in Palm Springs area so some sun fade to grain. Only replacement piece was front BD hoop. No scratches or knicks but small patch of grain was repaired on FT) 14x24, 10x14, 16x18 & 1971 Supraphonic included (7.5 out of 10).

I searched for quite a while for just these sizes to replace a Slingerland Mahogany kit I was gigging with.

My first 70's kit! and a players kit & I am going enjoy playing quite a bit! :)

Posted on 12 years ago
#1
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Oooh that is a smooth looking kit. Nice one.

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Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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Agreed! That finish looks amazing! I bet they sound killer.

Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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Best bass drum I ever played was a six ply 14x24, still trying to reproduce it!

Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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Agreed! The 24" kick is by far my favorite! I also have a 71 Slingerland Avante kit in mahogany finish with a 24" kick I restored & it sounds just as amazing! here's a pic. This Ludwig kit is replacing this Slingerland kit.

Posted on 12 years ago
#5
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Nice find! I'd love to hear it in action. Cool1

Posted on 12 years ago
#6
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Sweet kit...!

Posted on 12 years ago
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