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FOR SALE: Vintage 1970s Ludwig Blue Sparkle Downbeat with Jazzfest Last viewed: 28 minutes ago

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THIS IS NOW SOLD!

For sale is a Vintage 1970s Ludwig Downbeat configuration 20/14/12 with matching 8 lug Jazzfest snare in blue sparkle. Great players condition! All shells in-round and feature original bearing edges in great shape. Interiors are all granitone except for the 12 with is clear maple. Wrap is brilliant, clean and tight with minor scuffs here and there. Seams are decent with one small wrinkle on the floor tom towards the top. Very small wrinkle or two on the bass drum seams, but not noticeable. Chrome is pretty clean with minor oxidation. Could use a deeper detailing and polishing in spots. Not certain if tom post mount on bass was factory or post-factory. Newer snare wires on snare in great shape. Snare stand shown is included and there looks to be one pin hole pierce on the snare bottom head. Could use new heads on entire kit. Batter toms heads look to be originals. All drums feature the Blue/Olive pointy badges with minor scuffs and serials are as follows: 20 bass #1342742, 14 floor #1344145, 12 tom #1117329 and snare #1066174.

Asking -$1495.00- -$1345.00- NOW $1295.00 or best offer plus actual shipping to continental US only. Please PM with interest. Thanks and have a great day!

drfills | Derek Mantz | MKE Drum Co. - mkedrumco.com - Facebook - Instagram
Posted on 9 years ago
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Beautiful kit. Are those the three ply or six ply?

Posted on 9 years ago
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I believe they are the 3 ply with re-rings. Thanks!

drfills | Derek Mantz | MKE Drum Co. - mkedrumco.com - Facebook - Instagram
Posted on 9 years ago
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Dang it Derek, this kit is suhweet and making me jealous!

Friendly bump for a great seller and trustworthy guy. Buyers, have no fear buying from this dude, he's the real deal!

Posted on 9 years ago
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Thanks Timmy! Always a pleasure dealing with ya! Thanks!

drfills | Derek Mantz | MKE Drum Co. - mkedrumco.com - Facebook - Instagram
Posted on 9 years ago
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Derek do u have s downbeat in pink for sale lol gary

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 9 years ago
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Haha - I wish, Gary! And even if I did, it probably wouldn't be for sale! :)

drfills | Derek Mantz | MKE Drum Co. - mkedrumco.com - Facebook - Instagram
Posted on 9 years ago
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My fav color

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 9 years ago
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Nice photographic touch having them sit on the blue packing blanket!! It really brings out the blue in the drums!

-Justin

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"After silence, that which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible is music..." - Aldous Huxley
Posted on 9 years ago
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Thanks guys!

Post-holiday BUMP! Make me a reasonable offer. She's looking for a new home. Thanks!

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