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FOR SALE: Vintage 1950's Ludwig WFL Buddy Rich Super Classic Kit in WMP Last viewed: 22 minutes ago

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UPDATE: This kit is now SOLD! Thanks all!

For sale is a Vintage 1950's Ludwig WFL Buddy Rich Super Classic Kit in White Marine Pearl with chrome hardware. 22/16/13 and 14 Super Classic snare. Absolutely beautiful players condition! Features keystone WFL matching badges. WMP wrap is clean, tight and slightly yellowed. Couple of chips in outside wrap edge on bass drum which is hidden by the hoop. Chrome over brass hoops. Double cymbal arm mounts. Minor scratches, oxidation and rust here and there. The worst spot is shown on the floor tom leg mount photo. Shells are in round and clean. Bearing edges look original and in good shape. Some very minor separation starting on some of the resonant side edges. Batter side bass drum hoop not original. Six of twenty total bass drum claws do not have the original "WFL" letter stamping. Brand new coated Remo Vintage Ambassadors on snare and tom batter sides, coated Remo Ambassadors on the rest. Includes snare stand, cowbell, cowbell mount, WFL Speed King bass drum pedal and throne, which I believe may be a Slingerland. Overall a very sweet looking kit!

Asking $1995.00 or best reasonable offer including shipping to the continental US. Please PM me with interest. Thanks and have a great day!

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drfills | Derek Mantz | MKE Drum Co. - mkedrumco.com - Facebook - Instagram
Posted on 9 years ago
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And some more photos. Thanks!

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drfills | Derek Mantz | MKE Drum Co. - mkedrumco.com - Facebook - Instagram
Posted on 9 years ago
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Derek, thanks VERY much for contacting me on this, you rock!

Jim Lersch in Nixa/Branson, MO
Posted on 9 years ago
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No problem Jim! I know you love the WMP and this one is a cool kit. Thanks!

drfills | Derek Mantz | MKE Drum Co. - mkedrumco.com - Facebook - Instagram
Posted on 9 years ago
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Stunning, though I would love the esteemed TommyP to give us his thoughts on this...😊

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Posted on 9 years ago
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As would I! :) Thanks all!

drfills | Derek Mantz | MKE Drum Co. - mkedrumco.com - Facebook - Instagram
Posted on 9 years ago
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Those mahogany shells are what it's all about!............marko

Posted on 9 years ago
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From larryz

Stunning, though I would love the esteemed TommyP to give us his thoughts on this...��

THANKS larryz and drfills!

They are indeed pretty darn nice! Everything looks correct to me, save the snare drum as I see it has the "stamped" butt and not the P88 which is what it needs to really be the Buddy Rich Model .. but .. it is the EXACT same drum otherwise! Nice too to see that the hardware is CHROME, as was BR's. Many more of these from this era have nickel hardware. Goes without saying that the BD is a 14X22 and not a 14X24 ... but... truth be told, most these model sets were sold with the 14X22! Guys just didn't want that LARGE 14x24 then... but push ahead 60 years or so to the present, and everybody wants the 14x24! Only one 16X16, but again... absolutely correct for how this set was cataloged and sold back then. Finding both correct "L" arms can be done!, but might take a while. The drums can be played without the correct "L" arms as just about any manufacturer will fit. Would be nice to have down the road of course! NICE set, and better than decently maintained irrespective of a few little "bits" here and there. Also nice that it has the then NEW fold out spurs and "Clipper" tom mount. NICE!!! Good luck with your sale!!!

Tommyp

Posted on 9 years ago
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Thanks for all the input Tommy!!! As well as the other comments. Still looking for a new home! :)

drfills | Derek Mantz | MKE Drum Co. - mkedrumco.com - Facebook - Instagram
Posted on 9 years ago
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Derek....sent you a PM.

Jim Lersch in Nixa/Branson, MO
Posted on 9 years ago
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