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'53 Leedy & Ludwig Kit Last viewed: 2 minutes ago

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Hola Amigos,

I'll get better pics up and post in the gallery but couldn't wait to share my newest score...an all-original 1953 Leedy & Ludwig kit 12/16/22 with matching snare! I believe this baby spent pretty much its entire life in cases as the condition is amazing! She came with everything in the picture, including all original calf heads, 15" 1950's Zildjian crash, Buck Rogers snare stand and WFL Speed King! I'm a happy guy right now...

[IMG]http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m530/ElMoonlightDrummer/IMG_2891-crop_zps73c269e4.jpg[/IMG]

- EMD
Posted on 11 years ago
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I love that kit! That was just on eBay, right? I admired it while it was up with no intention of bidding. I just like looking at pretty drums.

Congrats!

Dave

Posted on 11 years ago
#2
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well done sir! what a great kit. don't ever sell those man,really. that's the way to find them.

mike

Posted on 11 years ago
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Dave...yeah...these were on eBay and I couldn't resist! Worked out a deal with the guy.

Mike...I have no plans on selling these...although I said that about the '49 Leedy kit I had. I sold those a few months back to raise some scratch so I could buy my house last year...but have been crying about it ever since. These kinda made up for it!

Probably gonna sell my '57 Slingerlands, though. I guess I'm more of a Leedy/Ludwig guy anyway...

- EMD
Posted on 11 years ago
#4
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You got a well preserved piece of music history. Very nice. What`s it say on the BD reso head ?

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 11 years ago
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From OddBall

You got a well preserved piece of music history. Very nice. What`s it say on the BD reso head ?

Thanks! It's the original Leedy & Ludwig calf head stamp.

[IMG]http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m530/ElMoonlightDrummer/IMG_2894_zps3476a659.jpg[/IMG]

The toms have different stamps.

[IMG]http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m530/ElMoonlightDrummer/IMG_2893_zpscc76ecf4.jpg[/IMG]

- EMD
Posted on 11 years ago
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Wow those look so well preserved. It must be a big treat to come across something like this and be able to take them home! Congrats!

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 11 years ago
#7
Posts: 9005 Threads: 266

You lucky, lucky dog! I don't know how I missed this thread. Those are some rare and beautiful drums. Highest quality materials and build. I can almost hear them in the photo.

You did real good, mi hermano! -Real- good. I'm turquoise with envy!!! LOL

John

PS - Get some air-cushioned/Isolation rubber feet for the floor tom and the bass drum asap!

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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From Purdie Shuffle

You lucky, lucky dog! I don't know how I missed this thread. Those are some rare and beautiful drums. Highest quality materials and build. I can almost hear them in the photo.You did real good, mi hermano! -Real- good. I'm turquoise with envy!!! LOLJohnPS - Get some air-cushioned/Isolation rubber feet for the floor tom and the bass drum asap!

Gracias, Juan. I knew what the kit was when I was looking at it and just had to make a deal happen...luckily I did!

I'm pretty stoked...not gonna lie. Oh...and I bought some of those feet for my '58 Ludwig kit and they are the best! I'll have to look into ordering some more.

- EMD
Posted on 11 years ago
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yup these L& L dont pop up very often...i saw this kit on ebay as well..I was just admiring as well..no intentions on bidding..congrats on the score..put them on your homeowners!

Posted on 11 years ago
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