John the Ludwig is very rare please don't perform any cleaning or restoration on it, The finish is called Full dress. the snare drum is a Super Ludwig model.

John!

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Tommyp

Hi,

I'm interested in the Ludwid Super... your friend can contact me at: [email protected] or 650-595-2022 and yes, do not attempt any restoration if the drum is going to be sold...let the collector take care of that.

Thanks for your time.

Mike Curotto

Mike-

What everyone else said about the Ludwig. The 1st drum.. may be a Geo. B Stone or a Duplex. Not particularly collectible as it wasn't a popular drum (The later "Master Model" is the collectible Stone drum) and really can't be used today. It is missing part of the strainer too. I'm looking for a drum like that to put in my collection (on the shelf) if your friend is looking to move it. Otherwise, he has nice piece!