1960 Ludwig Jazz Festival 14" x 5" Gold Sparkle snare drum
1960 Ludwig Jazz Festival 14" x 5" Gold Sparkle snare drum
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1960 Ludwig Jazz Festival 14" x 5" Gold Sparkle snare drum
Chicago keystone badge pre-serial from 1960. There is a date inside the shell (not so clearly visible) where you can read 1960
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
COB (chrome over brass) chrome over brass rims
Strainer P-83, P-4067 red felt internal tone control "baseball type), P-32 butt-plate 1960's Ludwig logo, correct period Ludwig snare wire.
New Remo Ambassador coated batter head, original Ludwig Orchestra Batter snare side head
The snare has been completely stripped, checked, cleaned and re-assembled
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