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I recently acquired this Ludwig set. It was my grandfathers. I have a couple of questions and was wondering what everyone thought.

The set appears to be a Champagne Sparkle finish, but according to my father and grandfather (both deceased) they were originally a silver sparkle set.

Is this possible? Has anyone ever heard of that much even discoloring? I guess the best way is to remove a lug, but I haven't picked them up yet.

In addition, my dad and granddad had "matching sets". Long story short, my father sold his long ago. I guess there was a mix up because it seems someone had a club date and the other didn't. From pictures I know there used to be a Super Classic bass drum with this kit.

Any thoughts on the discoloring?

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Posted on 15 years ago
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Definitely a discolored silver sparkle. Champagne was more of a pinkish color originally....it usually doesn't fade to a ginger-ale color though......

Posted on 15 years ago
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Thanks. I'll post some pics from under a lug when I pick them up. That is weird.

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Posted on 15 years ago
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Yep, "ginger ale" sparkle would be the current color. I actually like the platinum/gold tone of the older sparkling silver covering.

Posted on 15 years ago
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That is typical of this color/ It looks really cool too, especially when it is really evenly faded like this one, very nice color, Gingered-Ale. Old sparles make for some nice fades, unless the blue spark on the bass is faded and the rest of the drums are not, like a certain kit I have....

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Posted on 15 years ago
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Interesting mix of club date bass with regular toms, but, as the history of this set and its eveness of the fade would attest, they have always been together.

Posted on 15 years ago
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Wow! Thanks guys. Now I face another situation. Any advice from you fine people would be appreaciated.

The 16 floor tom has some wrap damage. (SEE PIC) The shell is not damaged whatsoever. My grandfather placed a sticker over the damage and I just removed it to find.

Taking in the fact that all the drums have discolored evenly over time, I'm not sure if I want to re-wrap. I would have to re-wrap the entire kit.

Any thoughts?

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Posted on 15 years ago
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My advice would be to figure out a way to make sure the damaged wrap sticks down to the drum and doesn't get worse. Then I would turn that part towards me when I play and play the heck out of them!

I personally wouldnt wanna re-wrap a kit with that much cool family history. I say leave it as is and play it!

If you are thinking of selling it...first, shame on you! (Just kiddin)

What do you think guys? Is the kit worth more damaged or re-wrapped? I would say it is about a horse apiece as they say in terms of resale value. At least this way it is all original and matching.

If you are planning on keeping it, then keep the history in tact!

Just my two cents

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Posted on 15 years ago
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I've got the wrap from a 20 inch club date bass that has aged (about late 60's). It may match if you wanted to cut and repair. Your call.

Posted on 15 years ago
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From Adam_Cargin

My advice would be to figure out a way to make sure the damaged wrap sticks down to the drum and doesn't get worse. Then I would turn that part towards me when I play and play the heck out of them!I personally wouldnt wanna re-wrap a kit with that much cool family history. I say leave it as is and play it! If you are thinking of selling it...first, shame on you! (Just kiddin)What do you think guys? Is the kit worth more damaged or re-wrapped? I would say it is about a horse apiece as they say in terms of resale value. At least this way it is all original and matching. If you are planning on keeping it, then keep the history in tact!Just my two cents-Adam

Yeah...no way I am selling these.

Problem is I do not have the wrap pieces that came off. My aunt says that my granddad would have put the sticker on in the sixties!

I will probably turn the side towards me to play....but I would like to cover the shell to protect...I think?. Maybe I could put another sticker on...HAHAHA...that was for you granddad!

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Posted on 15 years ago
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