1965 Ludwig Jazz Festival 14" x 5" Blue Sparkle snare drum
1965 Ludwig Jazz Festival 14" x 5" Blue Sparkle snare drum
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1965 Ludwig Jazz Festival 14" x 5" Blue Sparkle snare drum
A beautiful and highly desirable Ludwig Jazz Festival snare drum from 1965, finished in the classic Blue Sparkle wrap.
Fitted with the correct Chicago Keystone badge, serial number #227024, with an internal factory date stamp NOV 15, 1965, confirming its originality and period accuracy.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition. Excellent used condition, with no structural or functional issues.
Shell:
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Classic 3-ply Ludwig shell
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Mahogany / Poplar / Mahogany
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Maple reinforcement rings
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Original Resocoat white interior
Hardware & Components:
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P-83 strainer
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P-32 butt plate with correct 1960s Ludwig logo
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P-4067 internal tone control with white felt (“baseball” style)
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Original Ludwig 1960's snare wires
Heads:
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Used Remo Weatherking Vintage A coated batter head
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New Remo Ambassador snare-side head
The snare has been completely disassembled, carefully inspected, cleaned, and professionally reassembled, ensuring excellent playability while preserving full vintage integrity.
Sound & Character:
The Jazz Festival is renowned for its dry, articulate response and warm midrange, making it a favorite for jazz, funk, R&B, studio work, and vintage-inspired playing styles.
A classic mid-1960s Ludwig Jazz Festival, increasingly sought after by collectors and discerning players alike.
Professionally packed and shipped worldwide from Portugal.
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