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Newest Acquistion - 70`s Ludwig Mach 4 Thermglass Maple Kit

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Hey all,

Here is the latest addition to the family...I haven`t had a chance to tear them down yet due to other projects in the works...

Sizes: 26x14 BD, 14x10 RT. 18x16 FT and a 5x14 Acro (Sorry, didn`t take pics of the Acro)...

The only issues I see so far is the Premier tom mounting system on BD, missing badge on BD and the Premier mounts on rack toms...I did remove a tom mount and Made in England is etched on the inside...

Someone wanted this kit to be a Mach 5 instead of a Mach 4...Five extra holes I think...Easy fix I believe...The previous owner removed the mufflers from the toms, but, luckily he kept them...

There was also a 15x12 Mach RT included, but is a different color...

Also included were some Zildjian Amir cymbals...20" ride, 14" hats, 18" Amir Impulse crash and a 8" Sabian B* Pro splash...I will post pics of the Amir cymbals in the vintage cymbal forum...

Please, I would like your opinions regarding this kit...Any info regarding this series is always welcomed as well...

Pictured here is the BD, 14x10 RT and the FT...

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 12 years ago
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And a pic of the 15x12 RT...

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 12 years ago
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That right there its a serious Bad azz set ,sr!!!!

Prepare yourself to ride a real beast, Rod!

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Posted on 12 years ago
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From vintage drum bug

That right there its a serious Bad azz set ,sr!!!! Prepare yourself to ride a real beast, Rod!

Funny you said that Vinny, because after I took the pic of the bass drum head on, it looked like it was ready to devour me!! LOL!!

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 12 years ago
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Some Black dots or a Ambassadors on those monsters... and Voila! Instant Magic! ( I like Black dots!)

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Posted on 12 years ago
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From vintage drum bug

Some Black dots or a Ambassadors on those monsters... and Voila! Instant Magic! ( I like Black dots!)

I have black dots on my `71 Ludwig Classic kit...Not bad sounding at all...Would you recommend clear or coated Ambs? What would you recommend for the reso side?

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 12 years ago
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Nice set Rod...This is what i know about the Ludwig "Mach 4 and 5 sets .They are from the mid 70's If i recall right 1976 was the last year that they were made..The two sets in the catalog were the mach 4 that was a 22.13.16 and the mach 5 was a 12,13,16,22 both sets had a S.S. snare..On both of these sets you can order it with a 20" bass or a 24" bass..On the mach 5 set you could have had the mounted toms 13" and 14"...Do all the shells match 3ply with rings..I do know that you could have ordered a custom order set with the bigger bass drum 26" and or a 16x18 and a 18x20 floor toms...I have not seen a set with a 26" and a 15"and 18" toms...I talking about a 70's set not the new 1990 sets with these lugs..Mikey

Posted on 12 years ago
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The 15X12 tom looks like maple cortex wrap.

Posted on 12 years ago
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From MIKEY777

Nice set Rod...This is what i know about the Ludwig "Mach 4 and 5 sets .They are from the mid 70's If i recall right 1976 was the last year that they were made..The two sets in the catalog were the mach 4 that was a 22.13.16 and the mach 5 was a 12,13,16,22 both sets had a S.S. snare..On both of these sets you can order it with a 20" bass or a 24" bass..On the mach 5 set you could have had the mounted toms 13" and 14"...Do all the shells match 3ply with rings..I do know that you could have ordered a custom order set with the bigger bass drum 26" and or a 16x18 and a 18x20 floor toms...I have not seen a set with a 26" and a 15"and 18" toms...I talking about a 70's set not the new 1990 sets with these lugs..Mikey

Mikey,

All shells do match...They are 3 ply with re-rings...I forgot to mention that in my initial post...Blue/olive pointy badges...The original set came with 26BD, 14 RT, 18 FT...The 15 RT was added on later...The only extra holes are where the tom mounting system was installed on the BD and RT`s...

Thanks for the info gents...

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 12 years ago
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WOW!!!! That is one awesome kit! I would use coated heads top & bottom for a real classic look.

1957 George Way BDP 26" concert bass drum
1959 George Way BDP 22/12/16 w/ 5.5x14
1959 George Way Green Sparkle 22/12/16 w/5.5x14
1961 George Way Blue Sparkle 20/12/15
1961 George Way Jelly Bean 20/12/14 w/4.5x14
1960’s Camco Oaklawn Champagne 20/12/14/16w/5x14
1971-73 Camco Chanute Walnut 24/14/18 w/5x14 COB
Posted on 12 years ago
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