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1960's Ludwig 'Super Beat' Red Sparkle Drum Kit
14x20 (Serial 1636) 16x16 (646830) 8x12 (2671)
12 & 20 from the early 60's - 16 is 68/69
3-Ply shells with original bearing edges.
Factory white interiors on the 12 & 20. Natural maple on the 16
Center mount was installed on the 20 at some point and later professionally filled in.
Original wrap is in good condition. Holding well at the seams. Free of splits/cracks
The finish has aged nicely with a bit of fading along with some scratches & scuffs around the kit.
Original bearing edges take modern heads nicely.
Hardware is all in good working condition. The base of the rail mount is original but the top half is MIJ.
One rim on each tom and about half the tension rods are not original.
2 claws on the bottom of the bass drum have straight tension rods.
Chrome has standard signs of age/use. Scratches & speckled pitting.
Bass drum claws show some wear.
Keystone badges with original grommets firmly in place.
Original wood hoops are in good shape with original inlay.
Complete and ready to go!
Please examine all the photos for additional condition information. Feel free to message us if you have any questions not answered in the listing or in the photos. Sold as-is and will arrive as seen and described.
1960's Ludwig 'Super Beat' Red Sparkle Drum Kit
14x20 (Serial 1636) 16x16 (646830) 8x12 (2671)
12 & 20 from the early 60's - 16 is 68/69
3-Ply shells with original bearing edges.
Factory white interiors on the 12 & 20. Natural maple on the 16
Center mount was installed on the 20 at some point and later professionally filled in.
Original wrap is in good condition. Holding well at the seams. Free of splits/cracks
The finish has aged nicely with a bit of fading along with some scratches & scuffs around the kit.
Original bearing edges take modern heads nicely.
Hardware is all in good working condition. The base of the rail mount is original but the top half is MIJ.
One rim on each tom and about half the tension rods are not original.
2 claws on the bottom of the bass drum have straight tension rods.
Chrome has standard signs of age/use. Scratches & speckled pitting.
Bass drum claws show some wear.
Keystone badges with original grommets firmly in place.
Original wood hoops are in good shape with original inlay.
Complete and ready to go!
Please examine all the photos for additional condition information. Feel free to message us if you have any questions not answered in the listing or in the photos. Sold as-is and will arrive as seen and described.