Late 60s/Early 70s Ludwig 'Standard S-320' in original Avocado Strata
sized: 22x14", 13x9" and 16x16"
This is a really delightful set. The Ludwig Standard range was introduced in 1968 to compete with budget Japanese kits of the time, but these shells are the same legendary shells as all the other Ludwig ranges of the time but with different hardware which must have been cheaper to make. The strata finishes were only available on the Standard range and are unbelievably classy! Very unique drums and certainly not budget.
The set came to me very grimy, but they have cleaned up wonderfully with very shiny chrome-work. There is some very lightly marked dots that seem be under the surface of the wrap as I can’t get seem to clean them away. They are incredibly hard to see though unless in certain lights.
The new owner will be incredibly happy with these I’m sure!
13x9”
3-ply shell - mahogany (outer) / poplar / mahogany (inner) with maple reinforcing hoops and ‘Granitone’ interior coating
All original chrome hardware including internal dampener
No tom arm included - snare stand not included
Some minor scratches, dinks and to be expected wear including some snare rash including under the badge
Fitted with brand new Remo Vintage Ambassador batter and Coated Ambassador reso
16x16”
Original chrome hardware including internal dampener and floor tom legs. Reso hoop is not original
Some minor scratches, dinks and to be expected wear
Fitted with brand new Remo Vintage Ambassador batter and Coated Ambassador reso
22x14”
Original chrome hardware, but spurs are Premier but do the trick
Some minor scratches, dinks, pedal/tom rash and to be expected wear
There is some chrome loss/pitting or scratching to a few of the tension rod claws
There is some light splinter of the inner ply around one spur bracket. There is no structural issue and is merely cosmetic
Three lugs at the bottom have been worn away the surface, perhaps from being played on concrete
Fitted with brand new Remo Powerstroke 3 Coated batter and original Ludwig reso from the factory, which has scratches/dents
Please see all photos for condition.
Stripped, cleaned and polished in my workshop in January 2024.
Late 60s/Early 70s Ludwig 'Standard S-320' in original Avocado Strata
sized: 22x14", 13x9" and 16x16"
This is a really delightful set. The Ludwig Standard range was introduced in 1968 to compete with budget Japanese kits of the time, but these shells are the same legendary shells as all the other Ludwig ranges of the time but with different hardware which must have been cheaper to make. The strata finishes were only available on the Standard range and are unbelievably classy! Very unique drums and certainly not budget.
The set came to me very grimy, but they have cleaned up wonderfully with very shiny chrome-work. There is some very lightly marked dots that seem be under the surface of the wrap as I can’t get seem to clean them away. They are incredibly hard to see though unless in certain lights.
The new owner will be incredibly happy with these I’m sure!
13x9”
3-ply shell - mahogany (outer) / poplar / mahogany (inner) with maple reinforcing hoops and ‘Granitone’ interior coating
All original chrome hardware including internal dampener
No tom arm included - snare stand not included
Some minor scratches, dinks and to be expected wear including some snare rash including under the badge
Fitted with brand new Remo Vintage Ambassador batter and Coated Ambassador reso
16x16”
Original chrome hardware including internal dampener and floor tom legs. Reso hoop is not original
Some minor scratches, dinks and to be expected wear
Fitted with brand new Remo Vintage Ambassador batter and Coated Ambassador reso
22x14”
Original chrome hardware, but spurs are Premier but do the trick
Some minor scratches, dinks, pedal/tom rash and to be expected wear
There is some chrome loss/pitting or scratching to a few of the tension rod claws
There is some light splinter of the inner ply around one spur bracket. There is no structural issue and is merely cosmetic
Three lugs at the bottom have been worn away the surface, perhaps from being played on concrete
Fitted with brand new Remo Powerstroke 3 Coated batter and original Ludwig reso from the factory, which has scratches/dents
Please see all photos for condition.
Stripped, cleaned and polished in my workshop in January 2024.
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