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How do I identify my Ludwig drums?

Serial Number/Badge Styles These are the gold standards for identifying a vintage Ludwig drum. The general rule of thumb is a “Keystone” badge indicates a drum from the ’60s and a “Blue & Olive” badge indicates a drum from the ’70s or early ’80s.

When did Ludwig change their logo?

The change of the Ludwig logo, from the script to the stricter square logo, was a sort of foreshadowing of just that. 1968 saw the rise of a new logo and yet the coming rise of another decade owned by Ludwig innovation. This time headed by William Ludwig II.

Where are Ludwig rockers made?

Re: Ludwig Rockers Nonetheless they’re still made in USA in Monroe, NC. My kit had Granitone interior but yes I believe it was maple.

Is Ludwig a good drum brand?

The Element Evolution by Ludwig is one of the highest-rated acoustic drum sets on the market. It’s cheap, when it comes to price, but value for money considering the complete package. As far as entry-level kits go, this is one of the top drum sets out there.

When did Ludwig start using serial numbers?

The database includes drums from the beginning of Ludwig’s use of serial numbers on Keystone badges in late 1963 and continues through the Blue/Olive Badges to the large Keystone badges which began in around 1984.

What year did Ludwig move to Monroe?

1984
On 4 November 1981, William F Ludwig II sold the business to the Selmer Company (now Conn-Selmer). Selmer closed the Damen Avenue factory in the ensuing years and moved the drum production business to Monroe, North Carolina, in 1984.

What are Ludwig rockers made of?

The Rockers were the first drums made in the, then new, Monroe, NC plant. The Chicago factory was closed around 1985 and all US Ludwig production then went to NC. They were 4 ply shells, 6 or 7 mm thick and made of poplar and birch. The same shell was eventually used on the higher priced Super Classics.

What is Ludwig Super Classic?

The term “Classic” is used to identify Ludwig’s top-of-the-line shells in the 60’s and 70’s and even later, that we are all familiar with. The term “Super Classic” denotes a specific, and readily identifiable, cataloged kit, consisting of 9×13, 16×16 and 14×22 shell sizes.

Who bought Ringo’s drums?

owner Jim Irsay
Julien’s Auctions said Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay bought the drum kit, which has not been seen in public for more than 50 years, in an auction that ended on Saturday.