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I'm planning to make my first vintage drum set purchase, and have been relentlessly searching ebay and assorted drum forums for a kit under a g and think I may be onto something.

the ad in question advertises "1971 super classic 3 ply" ludwigs.

My concerns are:

1.pearl style tom mount/hole created by it. I have the ability to plug the hole, but im wondering how much it affects the sound with and/or without the plug.

2. the crack, also located on the tom. I cant tell if the second picture is showing that the crack goes the entire way through the shell or not (opinions?). Again, repair ability is not an issue, just how the damage affects the sound pre and post fixing.

With these problems, and given the history of the kit itself, is $800 appropriate?

Also, is there anything else I should open my eyes to?

Resale/vintage preservation are of no concern to me, I just want to make sure that tom can still sing.

Opinions are encouraged. Thanks!

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Posted on 13 years ago
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The shell crack is in the interior ply, it's a very easy fix, and will have no effect on the tone of the shell at all.

as to the Pearl tom mount on the bass drum,and mounted tom also the mounted tom is missing it's badge, this is a players grade kit now, get him down to at least $500.00 or less. this will be an awesome kit sound wise and to gig with also. One other thing these particular shells the 3 ply clear Interior shells to me are ludwigs pinnacle in wood shells, they just sing!!!

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
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I agree. These are Ludwig's best shells. This set has only minor issues, but $800 is too much. $400-500 would be more fair of a deal.

Posted on 13 years ago
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Pass...wait for a perfect kit...

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 13 years ago
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With the few things i see its a players set.The pearl tom mount and the mounted tom and bass drum missing badge's.I would look at see if these two drums are re=wrapped shell's.All three shells should be clear inside..I would not go over 400.00 for the set on a good day....Mikey

Posted on 13 years ago
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