Yeah! The knurl is wrong... ya' b*stard. And where's the script logo, kick drum reso head? And what are you thinking, gigging them, let alone laying them sideways on a hardwood floor? Shouldn't they be in a 'museum'? Just ribbin' ya. Great kit... ya' b*stard.

Nope it is right that is the early true knurl then later they went to the straight line, at least that is the way i understand it , maybe a ludwig expert will correct us both .. :)

original BD head was not given to me yet. I'm actually getting that & a flat based cymbal stand(not sure if same era yet). Guess I will see. I did NO work to these & NO cleaning at all.

NOS drum kit! Beautiful, like right out of the box.

Lucky guy!

John

By 67,they had gone on to the "straight line" knurl.

If you look at these legs,the knurl goes right to the very top of the leg,which the earlier ones would not have done.....there is around 1/4" taper or so at the top on those.

they could have used leftover parts.

Yep you are correct no taper at the top Hmmmmm so I wonder if they are all like that one and if so what make are they? the FT legs that is... Kleening

As I said......generic legs.......Taiwan is my guess.

A couple more pics of the FT. I appreciate all feedback people. It helps my knowledge increase on this great love of ours. How about that suitcase huh? ;-)

Beautiful! I've got the same kit, with matching Pioneer snare, 1971 with arc spurs and B/O badges. I purchased a second floor tom for that GK/BR vibe!