1967/68 Ludwig 'Super Classic' 22x14", 13x9", 16x16" in original Silver Sparkle
1967/68 Ludwig 'Super Classic' 22x14", 13x9", 16x16" in original Silver Sparkle
1967/68 Ludwig 'Super Classic' 22x14", 13x9", 16x16" in original Silver Sparkle
1967/68 Ludwig 'Super Classic' 22x14", 13x9", 16x16" in original Silver Sparkle wrap
Legendary 3-ply shells, maple (inner ply), poplar (middle), mahogany (outer), with reinforcing hoops.
22x14” - Serial number: #516151. Date stamped: Nov 13 1967. Original white painted interior.
13x9” - Serial number: #619428. Date stamped: Aug 7 1968. Original clear maple interior.
16x16” - Serial number: #621187. Date stamped: Aug 5 1968. Original clear maple interior.
The chrome work is in remarkable condition. The toms feature some of the nicest chrome and shine I’ve seen on an old Ludwig kit.
The original silver sparkle is really in great shape. If you were to be really critical, I think the bass drum is a little more faded than the toms, particularly on the bass drum, but that seems to be where a different piece of wrap joins. Still, that fading is on the bottom so you won’t see it! There is a little bit of snare rash on the back of the tom. This is of course to be expected, and will be barely seen when in use.
Again if we’re being very critical, the chrome work on the bass drum might not be as mint as the toms, mostly on the bass drum hoop claws.
Both toms are fitted with internal dampeners. The floor tom legs and bass drum spurs are also original, one of these spurs has a bit of chrome loss but won’t really be seen as it’s fairly low to the ground.
The tom mount that is fitted was added after the original rail mount, it is often seen as this later 60s/70s centre mount is much more reliable. There is no tom arm present, so you will need a snare stand or a tom arm sourcing. There are three original holes from the rail mount exposed which are covered with simple screws.
The bearing edges have a few scuffs but really nothing major and they really do sound wonderful and have that classic Ludwig sound.
See all photos for condition.
Freshly stripped, cleaned and polished in February and March 2021.
Bass drum hoops have been resprayed in black gloss.
Fitted with brand new Remo heads. Vintage Ambassador and Coated Ambassadors on toms. Coated Ambassador and Fiberskyn Ambassador on the bass drum. Fiberskyn is fitted with a Ludwig and Joe Cox Drums decal.
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