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Vintage Ludwig Snare Serial Number



In fact the serial number suggests 1969 while the original Super Classic has all 1976 serial numbers. The added floor tom has no serial number, which indicates 1972. No matter, since the whole kit matches perfectly.




Vintage Ludwig Snare Serial Number




Serial Number Based Dating Guides for Vintage Ludwig Drums Main Line Drums 1963-1984 and Standard Drums 1968-1973 by Rick Gier. This latest Rebeats publication is the result of Rick Gier's analysis of over 6,300 vintage Ludwig drums. Gier also considered Ludwig Serial Number analysis previously done by Rob Cook, Paolo Sburlati, Clay Taylor Greene, and Mike Machat. The 38 pages include numerous full-color graphs, charts, and photos. Like his acclaimed Gretsch Serial Number Dating Guide, Gier's book considers other production clues such as number of plies, muffler variation, throw-offs.and wrap features. $10.00


Ludwig 1960's Serial Number Time Chart #1 DATE SERIAL NUMBER 1960 to late 1963 no serial numbers used February 24, 1964 12,219 April, 1964 31,505 April, 1965 142,581 July 6, 1965 171,268 October, 1965 233,838 March 19, 1966 308,863 August 30, 1966 361,292 November, 1966 390,690 March, 1967 427,211 June, 1967 493,426 November 15, 1967 519,728 February 6, 1968 578,990 June 21, 1968 604,865 November, 1968 650,521 January, 1969 673,078 February 26, 1969 689,430 September 4, 1969 743,080


Here are some references you can use to date by serial number. The web site link is available so feel free to visit their web sites and learn more. I only put them in one location to make it easier for people to get the information.


This snare is in overall great condition for its age and only shows normal signs of wear such as light rust in a few areas and scratches/dings in drum. Has been professionally setup with new Evans heads and a new 20 strand Puresound snare wire and is in proper working condition. Includes original Ludwig stand that shows very light wear such as scratches/dings and some light rust/tarnish. Dated to be from around 1965 by the serial number dating system from Ludwig: www.ludwig-drums.com/en-us/ludwig/serial-guide. More photos or information can be requested by email or message.


Johnny Craviotto and Adrian Kirchler have done it again! The two "Masters" have come together to create the latest Craviotto/AK metal shell snare drum and this one is the best yet. The "Masters Metal" series is a hybrid metal shell snare! The top part of the heavy two-piece shell is brass and the bottom is copper. The shell has a beautiful matte finish that highlights the natural color of both metals. And the sound is incredible. This one is my personal favorite. I like it better than the first run (brass) and the second run (copper). Both of those runs were incredible, but this drum captures the essence of both metals and gives you and incredibly articulate and full sounding drum. Features include all chrome plated hardware as well as the chrome plated Trick GS007 strainer. Also, there is a strainer option that includes Adrian's P-338 style vintage strainer as well. Prices are $1770 for the standard drum. The vintage strainer will be extra. Sizes will be 5.5x14 and 6.5x14 and each size will be limited to 50 drums, each with it's own serial number. Call Steve now! 630-865-6849:


Masters Metal Craviotto list of available and sold drums. (As you can see, almost all are pre-sold already, but call me and tell me what number you want and we'll get it for you if it is available. Initial delivery mid-late March for the first drums with lower serial numbers, and in the 3-4 month range for others at this point): 2ff7e9595c


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