{"product_id":"ludwig-super-classic-downbeat-shell-pack-1967-used","title":"Ludwig Super Classic “Downbeat” Shell Pack - 1967 - Used","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1967 Ludwig 3-Piece Drum Shell Pack – Silver Sparkle – Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere is a beautiful three-piece collection of genuine 1967 Ludwig drums in classic Silver Sparkle. The set includes a compact 20x14 bass drum, 12x8 rack tom and 16x16 floor tom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe serial numbers place these drums within Ludwig’s approximate 1967 Keystone-badge range. As with most Ludwig drums from this period, serial-number dating should be treated as approximate rather than an exact production date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded Drums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● 20x14 Bass Drum – Serial #\u003ca href=\"tel:502736%20-%201967\"\u003e502736 – 1967\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● 12x8 Rack Tom – Serial #\u003ca href=\"tel:515101%20-%201967\"\u003e515101 – 1967\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● 16x16 Floor Tom – Serial #\u003ca href=\"tel:509911%20-%201967\"\u003e509911 – 1967\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, these drums are attractive vintage survivors with their Silver Sparkle wraps remaining intact. The shells show normal cosmetic aging, staining and discoloration consistent with nearly 60 years of use and storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 16x16 floor tom displays the most noticeable cosmetic staining, although it still presents well overall. Please examine the photos closely for the exact condition of each shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost importantly, the bearing edges are in good condition and do not appear to require restoration. This makes the set an excellent candidate for someone looking to assemble a great-playing vintage Ludwig kit without undertaking major shell work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 12x8 rack tom features a black Reso-Cote interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissing Parts and Additional Work Needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis shell pack is being sold as-is and as pictured. Some parts, heads and setup work will be required before the drums are ready to play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● A resonant bass drum head is included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● Bass drum requires one additional hoop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● Existing bass drum hoop has been painted black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● Bass drum tom mount is not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● 16x16 floor tom requires tension rods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● 16x16 floor tom requires a batter head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● Additional setup, tuning and adjustment should be expected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Ludwig Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese drums come from one of Ludwig’s most celebrated periods. The compact 20” bass drum, shallow 12” rack tom and 16” floor tom provide a warm, open response with plenty of classic American Ludwig character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not being represented as a completely factory-matched original three-piece outfit. It is a closely dated collection of genuine 1967 Ludwig drums assembled into a practical and desirable configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Silver Sparkle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Approximately 1967\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBadges: Ludwig Keystone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfiguration: 20x14 \/ 12x8 \/ 16x16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Manufacture: USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition \/ restoration-ready\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass Drum Resonant Head: Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBearing Edges: Good; no restoration currently needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold: As pictured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery vintage instrument and drum set we sell is carefully inspected and accurately represented. Please review all photos for cosmetic condition and included hardware. Additional detailed photos of each drum are available upon request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ludwig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48489665691874,"sku":null,"price":1299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/4094\/9941\/files\/C78ED7B5-B08E-4BB3-BCF9-35BA24BBE52B.jpg?v=1790133834","url":"https:\/\/bcrmusic.com\/products\/ludwig-super-classic-downbeat-shell-pack-1967-used","provider":"BCR Music \u0026 Sound","version":"1.0","type":"link"}