1946 Ludwig & Ludwig 'Standard' 14x6.5" in Black & Gold Duco
3-ply shell - maple/poplar/maple with maple reinforcing rings, bare maple interior and original Black & Gold Lacquer finish.
8 lug design.
Date stamped twice; interestingly ‘45 2’ meaning February 1945, and ‘4609’ meaning September 1946. Given the first stamp was during the Second World War, and the metal rations that were likely still in place, I suspect this drum actually was assembled fully in the factory and left in 1946.
All original nickel over brass hardware including internal dampener, imperial lugs, double flange hoops and a lovely 'Standard Extention' strainer.
Not only does the 'Ludwig & Ludwig' on the badge show one of the many transitions of Ludwig, the 'Elkhart, Ind.' on the badge is also very fascinating, given that's where Leedy were from.
The snare wire extension plates underneath the butt end and strainer have slightly bent over the years, and on one side has slightly indented the outer ply but this is only cosmetic. The extension plates were originally for longer snare wires that would go across the whole width of the bottom skin. For using modern wires, I bypass the extension plates for a much better fit and performance.
This is a lovely deep and warm drum that would be a wonderful recording snare and really looks as great as it sounds.
The drum and hardware is in great shape, especially considering its age. Very minor wear on the whole.
The drum came to me with a burst calf bottom head which meant it was slightly marking the bottom of the shell.
See photos for condition.
Stripped, cleaned and polished in my workshop.
Fitted with brand new Remo Coated Ambassador, Ambassador Hazy heads and brand new Puresound Concert snare wires.
1946 Ludwig & Ludwig 'Standard' 14x6.5" in Black & Gold Duco
3-ply shell - maple/poplar/maple with maple reinforcing rings, bare maple interior and original Black & Gold Lacquer finish.
8 lug design.
Date stamped twice; interestingly ‘45 2’ meaning February 1945, and ‘4609’ meaning September 1946. Given the first stamp was during the Second World War, and the metal rations that were likely still in place, I suspect this drum actually was assembled fully in the factory and left in 1946.
All original nickel over brass hardware including internal dampener, imperial lugs, double flange hoops and a lovely 'Standard Extention' strainer.
Not only does the 'Ludwig & Ludwig' on the badge show one of the many transitions of Ludwig, the 'Elkhart, Ind.' on the badge is also very fascinating, given that's where Leedy were from.
The snare wire extension plates underneath the butt end and strainer have slightly bent over the years, and on one side has slightly indented the outer ply but this is only cosmetic. The extension plates were originally for longer snare wires that would go across the whole width of the bottom skin. For using modern wires, I bypass the extension plates for a much better fit and performance.
This is a lovely deep and warm drum that would be a wonderful recording snare and really looks as great as it sounds.
The drum and hardware is in great shape, especially considering its age. Very minor wear on the whole.
The drum came to me with a burst calf bottom head which meant it was slightly marking the bottom of the shell.
See photos for condition.
Stripped, cleaned and polished in my workshop.
Fitted with brand new Remo Coated Ambassador, Ambassador Hazy heads and brand new Puresound Concert snare wires.
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