I am not a ludwig expert by any means, but can tell you that that is a factory set up. I recently acquired 2 Ludwig kits, one a 65 and the other a 67 and both kits came with stands with the same clamp as yours. I'm curious to know from the experts on the dates these were used.

Dave

that pic on the right is completely a factory setup. used at least in the late 50's/early to mid 60's.

mike

Gretsch (W & A) offered the same thing

Yes, factory...my stands purchased in 1963 have that clamp.

I have two 1400 stands. The top one I bought new in 1966, the lower one new in the very early (72?) seventies.

[IMG]http://i650.photobucket.com/albums/uu224/FTG3/P1010257.jpg[/IMG]

Still use them both.

Mine's different. I ordered it new on 4/4/67:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30559980@N07/6925516450/in/set-72157629432619022/

Right click and choose largest resolution to zoom in up close.

I've seen Ringo pics with clamps like this......marko

agreed. I read recently that ringo had one of this type and then the next design from the later 60's.

mike

Who is this guy Ringo?? LOL

Nevin