Aug 16 1960 Ludwig ‘Jazz Festival’ 14x5” in Black Diamond Pearl 

Transitional badge dates this to around 58-60. There is a date stamp which might say Aug 16 1960 but it’s quite hard to tell.

Legendary 3-ply shell - mahogany, poplar, mahogany shell with maple reinforcing rings and white interior coating.

8 lug design

Original nickel over brass hardware including original strainer, internal dampener, butt end, bow tie lugs, tension rods and hoops.

Original black diamond pearl wrap is in incredible condition for its age. As is the nickel over brass hardware. There is aging on the well used and touched parts like the strainer but on the whole, it’s very good.

Whilst this is a drum that was catalogued as 14x5”, there has been known irregularities to the depths. This drum is actually more like 5 1/4th deep. 

In both hoops there is a slight crack appearing. I have priced this drum down in the event that the new owner wants to switch out the hoops.

There is one chrome Ludwig tension rod from the 60s.

See all photos for condition. 

Freshly cleaned in my workshop in October 2024.

Fitted with slightly marked from storage but new Remo Vintage Ambassador and Ambassador snare side and brand new Puresound Custom Pro steel wires.