Okay, I'm pretty good with 60s and 70s era Ludwigs, but I'm guessing these are probably late 80s, early 90s judging from power toms, and deeper kick. No badges present. Odd, tape band bisecting each painted shell. Six ply, (?-wood) with no re-rings. Lugs appear to be large, classic, but have tab inserts rather than springs. Question: Date, model, and where it was made? Any real, (potential) collector value?
This is a nice, big sounding kit, and is generally in good shape. hate the thin tape, but pulling one off leaves texture difference on shell surface. Thinking this is probably a great candidate for refinishing/wrapping, and if I go that route, I'm wondering, (with 1 up, two down config I've shown) if perhaps either a shallower, (Ludwig) replacement rack tom, or alternately, (and this is the real question) perhaps get the existing 12" rack tom shaved down to shallower depth... I hate the thought of altering good quality drums that might have the potential to be collectible some day, but I think the shallower rack could make this into a cool, contemporary kit. The finish is not all that great, and I could re-virginize the kick, (and even the toms were I to put on some suspension mounts) Thoughts and suggestions from the forum would be greatly appreciated.
