1964 Ludwig Auditorium 14" x 6,5" Blue Sparkle snare drum
1964 Ludwig Auditorium 14" x 6,5" Blue Sparkle snare drum
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1964 Ludwig Auditorium 14" x 6,5" Blue Sparkle snare drum, model No. 470
Chicago keystone badge # 6249 from 1964, one of the earliest serial number. Ludwig started to engraved serials in 1964
Condition: excellent, all original, no issues, the original wrap is vibrant and perfectly attached to the shell
3-ply shell, mahogany-poplar-mahogany with re-ring in maple, reso coat painted inside
1,6 mm metal rims
8 x Classic lugs, Strainer P-83, P-4067 red felt internal tone control "baseball type), P-32 butt-plate 1960's Ludwig logo, after market snare wire.
Attack 1-ply Medium coated batter head Charlie Adams signature, Attack snare side Medium head
The snare has been completely stripped, checked, cleaned and re-assembled
Professionally packed and shipped worldwide from Portugal.
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