Sonichris
Joined: Mar 06, 2006
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Posted on Jun 01 2023 09:59 PM
I don't know anything about drums - I've owned one kit, and 1 snare.
I bought a '66 or '67 Pearl kit, and when I tried to join a vintage drum site to learn more, I got told "those aren't vintage, they are just old". Gate keeping for sure. I thought they were cool.
I ran into a chrome Ludwig snare at a thrift store. Bought for $25 with a stand. Convinced it was big money. Turned out to be a basic student snare and made for decades in huge numbers. Sold for $100. 
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TheOutpost
Joined: May 26, 2020
Posts: 257
Highlands Ranch
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Posted on Jun 01 2023 10:14 PM
Sonichris wrote:
I don't know anything about drums - I've owned one kit, and 1 snare.
I bought a '66 or '67 Pearl kit, and when I tried to join a vintage drum site to learn more, I got told "those aren't vintage, they are just old". Gate keeping for sure. I thought they were cool.
I ran into a chrome Ludwig snare at a thrift store. Bought for $25 with a stand. Convinced it was big money. Turned out to be a basic student snare and made for decades in huge numbers. Sold for $100.
Im in the same boat. i know minimal about drums and when a free, vintage Ludwig was available i was all in.
Side note love seeing the stuff you guys are doing at Texas Toast!
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Sonichris
Joined: Mar 06, 2006
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Posted on Jun 02 2023 07:54 AM
TheOutpost wrote:
Side note love seeing the stuff you guys are doing at Texas Toast!
Thanks - it's fun for sure!
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VincentBell
Joined: Aug 02, 2023
Posts: 1
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Posted on Aug 02 2023 05:49 AM
It's all about the journey, man! Don't let the gatekeepers discourage you. Vintage or not, if those drums and that chrome Ludwig snare caught your eye and inspired you, then they're definitely cool in your book.
Sometimes, the best part of the drumming experience is discovering gems like that at unexpected places, like a thrift store find turning into a sweet deal.
And hey, if you're ever looking to explore some unique drum sounds, consider adding a celtic drum like the bodhrán to your collection. It's a traditional Irish drum with a distinct charm and rhythm that might resonate with you.
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CreepBeat
Joined: Feb 25, 2016
Posts: 241
Seattle, WA
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Posted on Aug 02 2023 02:17 PM
Agree the snare looks very likely to be a Pioneer. I own a '65. They are great with their own vibe. In the 90's you could pick one up for next to nothing but have increased in value considerably since then. They originally came with 18 strand wires and Ludwig didn't make 18 for a very long time but they do again as of about a year ago. The original wires were held in place together with resin and if that's what's on there, I would recommended replacing them with the new 18-wire Ludwig snares if you plan to play it as the originals are likely twisted badly.
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murphybridget837
Joined: Sep 05, 2023
Posts: 1
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Posted on Sep 05 2023 08:41 PM
That's not too bad after all.
Sonichris wrote:
I don't know anything about drums - I've owned one kit, and 1 snare.
I bought a '66 or '67 Pearl kit, and when I tried to join a vintage drum site to learn more, I got told "those aren't vintage, they are just old". Gate keeping for sure. I thought they were cool.
I ran into a chrome Ludwig snare at a thrift store. Bought for $25 with a stand. Convinced it was big money. Turned out to be a basic student snare and made for decades in huge numbers. Sold for $100.
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Joelman
Joined: Sep 07, 2006
Posts: 1490
Redlands, CA
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Posted on Sep 05 2023 09:40 PM
They remind me of the drums I used in high school band classes. I spent 4 years beating on them, as did many other band drummers.
Maybe it’s a set from a high school that got set aside.
Either way I recall them being a pretty sturdy drum kit.
I graduated in 1967. So the age seems appropriate.
Joel
Last edited: Sep 05, 2023 21:42:01
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