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Some time ago I acquired a Ludwig COB Pre-Serial Keystone badged snare with a vintage kit that I had purchased. The snare was a "throw-in" with the rest of the kit.

I had originally thought that the drum was a Supraphonic but upon closer inspection I noticed some sort of plate on the interior of the shell as well as a few extra holes on the shell in the areas where the strainer and snare butt are installed.

I provided some pics of the drum to those wiser than me regarding this subject and the consensus seemed to be that the drum was a "modified Ludwig Super Sensitive." I honestly have no use for the drum, yet am a little leery selling it in its "as is" condition. I think the drum would be a little tough to accurately describe. What I do know is that the drum weighs about 9 3/4 lbs, has 10 Imperial lugs, crimped beds, a pre-serial Keystone badge and what appears to be its original tone control. I doubt that the strainer currently installed on the drum is original to it and the snare butt appears to be a later Ludwig piece. Although I'm usually not in favor of "gutting" vintage drums and selling individual component parts, I'm thinking that this just might be the perfect scenario to go that route based on what I've got here.

Just thought I'd like to get some feedback from "the experts" on this one. THANKS!

Posted on 14 years ago
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Sounds like brass shell. I'll give you $100 for it even with the extra holes.;)

Posted on 14 years ago
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Was a SuperSensitive,converted to a Supraphonic..........

Have seen this a few times.....

In fact,I have a pitted SS I am thinking of doing the same thing to!

Blair

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 14 years ago
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You would get more money by gutting it out. Hopefully the hoops are 10 lug COB, as they bring a good penny in itself. The small drilled holes for the butt and strainer (Rapid Strainer Slingerland) are not that bad considering that the person that would purchase the shell has the option of replacing the snare with the original hardware. Regardless of the extra holes, it is a sweet snare! Let me know if you are interested in selling it...piece, or whole.

Posted on 14 years ago
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oldschool, here is what a crimped snare bed looks like!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
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Indeed this is a crimped snare bed super-sensitive. Note the last photo...directly below the strainer.

Posted on 14 years ago
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Still with as much pitting as there is on the shell,I highly doubt it's brass. probably ludalloy! the very first Ludalloy shells were crimped to!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
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I have a Rogers tower series drum kit, it does not have the correct stands on them but if i were to get this restored how much would it be worth? I heard that the 14" floor tom was rare too, is that correct? According to this web site the age is between 1962-1964.Can anyone help?

Posted on 14 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

oldschool, here is what a crimped snare bed looks like!

THANKS!

And here's a shot of mine.

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Posted on 14 years ago
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I have a Rogers tower series drum kit, it does not have the correct stands on them but if i were to get this restored how much would it be worth? I heard that the 14" floor tom was rare too, is that correct? According to this web site the age is between 1962-1964.Can anyone help?

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