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Found two Ludwig marching drums (1960s?) at a thrift store Last viewed: 9 minutes ago

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Greetings~ I found these two drums at a local consignment shop. I paid $14.00 for each of them. I haven't removed the heads to see the insides, but I am wondering if you all can give me any ideas as to their vintage, and what I might sell them for. They each also have a weird piece of hardware that is definitely not original. Looks like it might have been for some marching brace or something. They appear in pretty good shape. The top hoop on the snare has a small dent, but the laminate is on solidly on both drums and there are no major cosmetic problems as far as I can tell.

Here's a link to a photo gallery on Flickr:

http://flic.kr/s/aHsjD6Env5

Thanks in advance!

Posted on 12 years ago
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Nice find! Check the inside. There may be a date stamp but those are mid 60s given the snare strained and serial # keystone badge.

-Justin

"People might look at you a bit funny, but it's okay. Artists are allowed to be a bit different."- Bob Ross

"After silence, that which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible is music..." - Aldous Huxley
Posted on 12 years ago
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From Brewkowski

Nice find! Check the inside. There may be a date stamp but those are mid 60s given the snare strained and serial # keystone badge.

Will do - thanks. They each came with a single mallet attached, which was obviously a pair. They are metal (aluminum?) with dark red plastic coating on the handles. Top of the beater says LUDWIG DRUM CO. CHICAGO USA.

I'll report back on the insides of the drums. Not sure what to do with them, but I had to buy them. :)

Any idea about the odd hardware?

Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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Those marching snares aren't worth tons but you did great at $14! My guess about $75 to $100+. Some of the others on here can give you more of an accurate $$$ estimate.

-Justin

"People might look at you a bit funny, but it's okay. Artists are allowed to be a bit different."- Bob Ross

"After silence, that which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible is music..." - Aldous Huxley
Posted on 12 years ago
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wow. those are really nice. looks like they have been well taken care of based on the condition, original parts and heads. the wrap is very vibrant. i' sure someone will want those,no doubt. maybe circa 1968 on the one serial number that i did see.

the round mufflers alone sell for more than you paid for each drum...well done!

mike

Posted on 12 years ago
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> maybe circa 1968

Yarp, she be a 68' alright. $200 to $250 fair market value. For a $28. investment, you did real good. You just have to be patient. Marchers don't sell as fast as 'kit drums', but they will sell! Just not many drummers working parades, or drum-lines these days...

John

PS - I hope you decide to stick around, women are a scarce commodity in this testosterone filled environment! We need a little Estrogen added to the mix. lol

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
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As previously stated, marching drums do not generally command a lot of coin. With these drums, however, the chrome hardware looks to be in great shape - and the parts alone are worth more than $100.

Posted on 12 years ago
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Thanks everybody - And I'll definitely stick around, if only as a lurker. Been playing for nearly 40 years now (with about a 20-year break). My first kit was a Ludwig blue sparkle 5-piece. I traded it in for a fire-engine red Tama ImperialStar set, which is now vintage! Wish I still had the Ludwigs, though. I didn't think they were cool in the 80's, but damn…

Posted on 12 years ago
#8
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Welcome the the forum! Lots of good fellas on here, as well as good info. Really nice drums too!

-Justin

"People might look at you a bit funny, but it's okay. Artists are allowed to be a bit different."- Bob Ross

"After silence, that which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible is music..." - Aldous Huxley
Posted on 12 years ago
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Update: I sold the snare for $125 and the tom for $75. So on an initial investment of $28, that's - what - a 700% return? I definitely have the bug now :)

Posted on 12 years ago
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