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Ludwig & Ludwig New Era 1920's Snare drum Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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Hi All,

This is my first post but I have been reading the site for years.

Coming from a long line of drummers in my family, we've collected (and in some cases unfortunately sold) a lot of drums over the years.

One of these drums still in our possession is a 1920's Ludwig & Ludwig snare that my dad has owned for 40+ years, with only one prior owner. I'm hoping for feedback on this drum, on it's rarity, maybe even value and just to share it with you all. It is in 100% all original condition (apart from skins) with the only issue being 2 cracked claws, apparently easy enough to source?

Anyway, here she is..

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Posted on 10 years ago
#1
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I`m not a Ludwig & Ludwig expert but my... is that ever one beautiful snare! Think you`ve got something very special there but i`ll let the guys that know the answers to your questions chime in here. Especially cool to know it`s from your family and still remains...Welcome to the best vintage drum forum Jw23 .

Wayne

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Posted on 10 years ago
#2
Posts: 10714 Threads: 579

The color is called peacock pearl, it looks like you shell is a soild wood maple shell.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 10 years ago
#3
Posts: 812 Threads: 53

And, she is beautiful...love that wrap!

Gary G.
1963 Ludwig Gold Sparkle Hollywood Kit
Ludwig Collection: 10 Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Customized Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Vintage Foot Pedals, 1 Single Value Bugle
Posted on 10 years ago
#4
Posts: 2753 Threads: 132

Paging Drs. Curotto and Cooper.

No matter how far you push the envelope, it is still stationery.
Posted on 10 years ago
#5
Posts: 750 Threads: 69

Ah, the extremely rare 1929 New Era Sensitive! What a beauty. I have a metal version and Mike Curotto has a couple black engraved versions as well as fancy pearl finishes. Quite a valuable and rare drum.

Posted on 10 years ago
#6
Posts: 617 Threads: 7

I sold a peacock New Era this year. Yours is only the third one I've seen. Beautiful drum.

Posted on 10 years ago
#7
Posts: 320 Threads: 24

I will give you $75 shipped!

Seriously that is a very pretty drum. Love the look.

Posted on 10 years ago
#8
Posts: 4 Threads: 2

Thanks for the replies everyone.

This drum may be up for sale as my dad has collected drums over the years but now into his 60's, is questioning the point to hoarding and collecting the drums at this point in his life. The money would probably be put to better use. It's not officially advertised anywhere at the moment but ideas on it's value would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again,

Josh

Posted on 10 years ago
#9
Posts: 1334 Threads: 235

From cooper

Ah, the extremely rare 1929 New Era Sensitive! What a beauty. I have a metal version and Mike Curotto has a couple black engraved versions as well as fancy pearl finishes. Quite a valuable and rare drum.

I concur with my esteemed colleague Mark Cooper.

The nick name for that finish is lovingly called "frog in a blender."Excited

Mike Curotto

Posted on 10 years ago
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