Hi Guys,
I just completed cleaning up a super nice Ludwig kit. I didn't seek out this kit. This one found me. I got a call from a friend who's friend wanted to sell it. Everything is original from the original owner. Some of the heads had never been changed. Here are the details:
His parents bought the snare drum for him when he joined his grammar school symphonic band. A couple years later, they bought him the matching bass drum and rack tom (and cymbals). A couple years later, he bought the matching floor tom.
Snare drum: # 902P Symphonic Super Classic Snare drum with muffle. It has the WFL logo and stamped 1958. Clear Mahogany interior
Bass Drum: Transitional Badge. Clear Maple Interior.
9x13 Rack Tom: Ludwig badge pre serial number - Clear mahogany interior.
14x14 Floor Tom: Ludwig badge pre serial number - white painted interior. Dated Oct 22 1963.
The color matches great from drum to drum.
Cymbals:
15" hi hats: Zildjian Istanbul K 1957-1958 stamp
16" crash: Zildjian Istanbul K 1957-1958 stamp
22" ride: Zildjian A 1950's big stamp
22" sizzle ride: Zildjian 1960's stamp
12" splash - no stamp
Hardware:
WFL Speedking - Works but a bit slow
WFL high hat
(2) Cymbal Stands
(3) Bass Drum Mounted Cymbal Stand
Cowbell
Original Seat
Original Hard Cases and Trap Case
No repairs were necessary. I removed every lug, cleaned the wraps and polished the chrome.
The kit is very sweet and resonant. The snare drum has such a deep tone.
Can anyone give me an estimated value?
Thanks.
