Ludwig Fan Club

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I knew it was COB, but a "Super"? Cool. Thanks for the info and advice!
Hey dbf,

I think you've got yourself a COB "Super" there. Pre-serial badge, and crimped snare beds. These are very desirable snares. Personally, I would use a Ludwig snare-side head and a Remo Ambassador for the batter. Enjoy!
 
Here is my 1994 Ludwig Super Classic in Blue Marble finish. I had it set up as 12, 16,16, 22. I am using my 1969 Supra. Cymbal include 14" Zildjian A Custom and the rest are Paiste 2002's - 24, 18, 20 and vintage 15" Sound Edge hihats.

I also have a 13" tom and hanging 18" with large classic lugs not set up with this kit. I would love to find matching 10 and 14" toms.
 

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I just joined the Ludwig fan club as well. Here's my Liverpool 4 before a show :)

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Here's the 1961 Super Classic shells I've been posting about, all cleaned up and ready for re-assembly. I used Windex to clean the shells, #0000 stell wool soaked in PB Blaster (a rust remover) for the hardware. When everything was cleaned up and put back together, I polished everything with Meguiar's Cleaning Wax. The wraps were faded and gross - now they are gorgeous. The hardware was covered with rust and marine-air deposits (stored near the ocean for a long time). I think the difference is amazing. Scroll down a little in this thread to see the before and after of the snare drum. I used the wax on the Supraphonic shell as well - made it shine like the top of the Chrysler Building!

Here's the 22X14 bass drum.
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Here's the 16X16 floor tom....
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Here's the 13X9 rack tom...
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Here's the 14X5 snare...
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My 197x Vistalites, with new suspension mounts, before spinning them to show badges in front :eek:

Another view. I love these drums and I hope to still have them to hand down to my son when it's time...
 

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Here's my 1961 Super Classic restored, re-skinned and ready to play! The snare drum is a '61 Super Ludwig. I played this kit yesterday and it sounds awesome! Big, deep bass - snare cuts like a hot knife through butter - the toms are warm and brown. Awesome score, given to me by my friend Todd! Thanks Todd!photo (1).JPG

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My Ludwig Kits:

1965 Ludwig Super Classic Silver Sparkle: 24x14 - 13x9 - 16x16 - 18x16

1967 Ludwig Super Classic Blue Oyster: 20x14 - 13x9 - 16x16
 

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And my Ludwig snares:

14x8 Ludwig Coliseum (12lugs/side)
14x6,5 Ludwig Black Beauty
14x6,5 Ludwig LM402 Supraphonic

+ Some of my other snares:
14x3,5 Mapex Maple Deluxe Piccolo
13x6,5 Yamaha Steve Jordan Sig. w/ WoodHoops
14x7 Yamaha Elvin Jones Sig. w/ WoodHopps
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Re: My Ludwigs

1966 Ludwigs that I bought in 1967 just before I got married. Included the Ludwig Standard Paiste Cymbals:

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My 1999 Ludwig Maple Classics that I bought just after I retired:

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My latest find a 2002 Ludwig Maple Classic in Champagne Sparkle. Just cleaned them up and ready to set up in my family room.

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Some of my Ludwig Snares to the left including my 1980's Black Beauty with supersensitive strainer:

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For u eheheh one of my latest toys
 
100th Anniversary Legs.
 
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Ludwig Element Birch Sunburst gigging set
Ludwig Super Classic Deep toms- stays home now
 

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Went on a cymbal diet and have been testing a non-ported kick. I love my Ludwigs!

The boom stand that goes out of the pic is for overhead mics.
 

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Birdseye Maple Legacy, 13,16,24 with a matching 6.5x14.
 

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Some snares
1960 Jazz Festival
1966 School Festival
1978 Supraphonic
Millenium Birdseye Maple
Classic Maple Exotic in African Mahogany
Classic Maple Satinwood 6x12,6x13,5x14
Classic Maple Limited in Signet Indian Teak
 

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Pre Serial COB . Super Dooper.
 
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