old ludwig set

[eeb]

I have a vintage ludwig drumset.. they're all chrome and i'm pretty sure they were made in 64 or 65.. it's just a 4 piece and is missing the hoop and legs for the bass drum but are in otherwise perfect shape.

I'm trying to figure out what the hell they actually are... i have a couple people interested on buying them


anyone know where i could find an old catalogue or something?

 

[BentRabbit]

I didn't know they made chrome shells that early...

Check the serial numbers and go here:

http://www.vintagedrum.com/ludwig_serials.htm

Keep us posted on what you find out

 

[RezN8]

1965? Didn't know they made chrome until the early 70s, but I'm no expert on the subject.

However, I have a 1967 Blue Sparkle Ludwig kit and the date is stamped on the shell inside the bass drum. Have a look there.

Maybe also go to the forum on drummerworld and ask the same question.

http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php

Let us know what you find out.

 

[RezN8]

I didn't know they made chrome shells that early...

Check the serial numbers and go here:

http://www.vintagedrum.com/ludwig_serials.htm

Keep us posted on what you find out

That was spooky - psted at the same time with very similar info! You must be my long lost twin rabbit or something.

 

[BentRabbit]

That was spooky - psted at the same time with very similar info! You must be my long lost twin rabbit or something.

lol

and even scarier...

Your avatar looks like me on Halloween this year

 

[RezN8]

lol

and even scarier...

Your avatar looks like me on Halloween this year

Even scarier than that- I have a pair of boots that match your drum kit!

 

[eeb]

that serial number website is how i figured out that they were either 64's or 65's but how do i figure out what model they are?

 

[Elton Bear]

My Ludwig kit doesn't have serial numbers - help? I think it's 1960s, silver sparkle wrap finish with painted white inside shells.... I've been trying to figure what / how old it is for ages!

 

[RezN8]

I may be wrong, but I think Ludwig only had one type of drum set back then. I know they had a few different snares, but I thought the kit was just a "standard for the day" maple Ludwig kit. It's not like things are now, where every company has a whole line with clever names and wood combinations.

I was gonna suggest carbon dating, but they need to be a little older than that. Sorry I can't help you guys out.

 

[eeb]

I actually found them here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ludwig-Chrome...ryZ38097QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


turns out they're 75's or so... can't be sure the exact year but those are them

only mine aren't quite in as good of shape.. they need a bit of polish.. the ludwig logo is peeling off a bit on the bass drum.. new hoops and new skins.


i had no idea they were worth that much though..

 

[zbert]

I have a vintage ludwig drumset.. they're all chrome and i'm pretty sure they were made in 64 or 65.. it's just a 4 piece and is missing the hoop and legs for the bass drum but are in otherwise perfect shape.

I'm trying to figure out what the hell they actually are... i have a couple people interested on buying them


anyone know where i could find an old catalogue or something?

For one, pictures would be a big help in IDing your kit. The big question I have is are they chrome wrap over a wood shell or are they solid metal/chrome finish drums? There's a major difference in value.