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Ludwig & Ludwig from a dumpster dive Last viewed: 1 day ago

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You guys would appreciate this.

As I found it:

Ludwig & Ludwig bass drum 26x13, early 20's badge, 3-ply (some small areas of delamination) , grey/black pearl wrap (badly warped), original hardware (considerable rust). Beautiful birds-eye maple interior ply, maple re-rings (the scarf joints have separated, otherwise in good shape), the rims are mahogany and quite good.

Also a WFL Twin Spring Speed-Master (rust and a moth eaten beater), and last but not least, a muffler 5 1/2" in diam. and the felt is in good shape!

Anybody know who JP is?

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Hardware.

Dig the "L" on the ball of the tension rod.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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JP and the birdseye.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Speed-Master

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Posted on 13 years ago
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great find. i love it all!

mike

Posted on 13 years ago
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That is some find.I looked at the badges in the VDG and it is a 20's badge,but the large Imperial lugs don't show up in a catalog till '38.Hmmmm

Those drums have beautiful tone.And a vintage pedal and muffler to boot! I must shop at the wrong dumpsters...

Posted on 13 years ago
#6
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Well worthy of complete restoration... even using it as the core of a kit. What a score, even in the condition it's in. The lugs alone are worth over $100.

The American judges give that dive a 10! Yes Sir

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 13 years ago
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Sometimes a good dumpster dive pays off!! Kudos!!

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 13 years ago
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JP was Johnny Padres a terrific major league pitcher from the 50's and 60's.

Or, the drum could be from the original backline for Judas Priest.

No matter how far you push the envelope, it is still stationery.
Posted on 13 years ago
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Amazing it was tossed in dumpster. Sickening. Great rescue!

B

Vintage Drum Fan (Not a Guru)
Posted on 13 years ago
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