1957-60 WFL Ludwig 'Ray Bauduc Swing Outfit' 22x14", 13x9", 15x12" and 'Buddy Rich Model Super Classic' 14x5.5"

Legendary 3-ply shells with reinforcing rings.

Original duco lacquer finish.

Nickel over brass hardware.

Here we have a delightful duco set with matching snare.

The 22x14”, 13x9” and 14x5.5” were originally offered as the 'Ray Bauduc Swing Outfit'. The 15x12” floor was added later and was taken from the catalogued 'Club Date' outfit. I have attached photos of the relevant catalog scans.

Read below and see photos for condition.

Freshly cleaned in my workshop October/November 2024.

Fitted with brand new Remo heads all round.

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13x9”

WFL badged.

Date stamp: Nov 13 1957.

Mahogany (inner)/poplar/maple (outer) shell with maple re-rings and bare mahogany interior.

Original nickel over brass hardware including nickel over brass hoops, tom mount and large Classic lugs.

Original blue & silver duco finish.

This drum came to me covered in what appeared to be disintegrated foam. This has cleaned up really well, but there is still some tarnish to the finish. There is also some snare rash.

Fitted with brand new Remo Vintage Ambassador and Coated Ambassador.

15x12”

Ludwig Keystone Pre-Serial badged.

Date stamp: Dec 15 1960.

Maple/poplar/maple shell with maple re-rings and original white painted interior.

Original nickel over brass hardware including nickel over brass hoops, spring loaded floor tom mounts, legs and bowtie lugs.

Original blue & silver duco finish in lovely condition.

Floor tom added later to complete the original outfit. This was quite common in the day.

The original floor tom legs are quite short. The new owner might want to bear in mind that longer ones may need to be purchased.

Fitted with brand new Remo Vintage Ambassador and Coated Ambassador.

22x14”

WFL badged.

No date stamp.

Mahogany (inner)/poplar/maple (outer) shell with maple re-rings and bare mahogany interior.

Original nickel over brass hardware including large Classic lugs, rail mount, spurs, one cymbal holder and tension rods and WFL stamped claws.

Original blue lacquer bass drum hoops with original silver sparkle inlay.

Original blue & silver duco finish. There has been some moisture damage affecting the lacquer. I’m not sure what has caused this as the shell is not damaged otherthan some rusting around some of the internal lug mounting screws. The finish is quite extreme but the worst has happened and it really does add a unique finish to a wonderful kit.

There has been some paint touch up on the bass drum hoops and shell. Thankfully the original owner didn’t touch up the whole kick.

There is one cymbal mount holder present, but the arm is not included. The back of the mount has indented the shell slightly. There is also mounting holes for another cymbal mount underneath the tom placement but this is not included so the original holes are visible.

Fitted with brand new Remo Powerstroke 3 Clear and Ambassador Fiberskyn.

'Buddy Rich Model Super Classic' 14x5.5”

WFL badged.

Date stamp: Nov 13 1957.

Mahogany (inner)/poplar/maple (outer) shell with maple re-rings and bare mahogany interior.

Original nickel over brass hardware, including Super Classic strainer, butt end, nickel over brass hoops and tension rods.

Original blue & silver duco finish in lovely condition.

Fitted with brand new Remo Vintage Ambassador and Snare-Side Ambassador with original snare wires.