1966/67 Ludwig 'Super Classic' 22x14”, 13x9” and 16x16” in Black Diamond Pearl
1966/67 Ludwig 'Super Classic' 22x14”, 13x9” and 16x16” in Black Diamond Pearl
1966/67 Ludwig 'Super Classic' 22x14”, 13x9” and 16x16” in Black Diamond Pearl
1966/67 Ludwig 'Super Classic' sized: 22x14”, 13x9” and 16x16” in original Black Diamond Pearl.
3-ply shells and chrome hardware in great condition.
Keystone badged.
Serial numbers date the 16” to 1966, and the 13” and 22” to 1967.
13” - #474128, 16” - #346086, 22” - #483091.
Overall the kit is in very nice condition. There is scratches and aging but this is to be expected. These sound wonderful, in classic sizes perfect for so many genres and tunings.
13” - Edges look a little clean cut and perhaps a little sharper than the others so I suspect these have been recut. The interior coating has been redone. Fitted with original round thumb screw internal muffler.
16” - Original white interior. Fitted with original white felt baseball bat muffler. Hex nut leg mount screws have been switched for wingnuts for practicality. Heads are a little tight (you can blame Ludwigs build for that) but do go on. There is a small little scuff in the edge which is photographed. Some of the tension rods don’t dial into the lug perfectly straight (you can thank Ringo for Ludwigs decrease in quality control) but due to the design of the lugs, the inserts do line up without causing damage. There is a hairline air gap in the join of the scarf join on both re rings. This is pretty common but I’ve seen much worse.
22” - I have resprayed bass drum hoops. The original rail mount has been removed and switched for the later style centre mount. This is a much more practical and sturdier mount but no tom mount is included with the sale. The original holes from the railmount have been filled in with black ink and are barely visible. One of the holes is slightly covered by the new mount too. Fitted with original spurs and cymbal mount. Interior coating has been touched up.
Catalog scan from 1967.
Overall, this is a lovely kit that is ready to be played and loved again. It sounds how a Super Classic should and looks beautiful too! What more can you ask for?
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Freshly stripped in my workshop in May 2020, and fitted with brand new Remo heads all round. Remo Vintage Ambassador tom batters, Coated Ambassador tom resos. Coated Ambassador bass drum batter with Fiberskyn Ambassador bass drum reso head, finished off with Ludwig and Joe Cox Drums decal.
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