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1965 Ludwig Downbeat Vintage Drum Kit : Sky Blue Pearl : 20 12 14 14
$2,600.00
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1965 Ludwig Downbeat Drum Kit
Size : 14x20, 8x12, 14x14, 4x14
Finish : Sky Blue Pearl
Up on the block is a beautiful 1965 Ludwig Downbeat outfit drum kit in the original Sky Blue Pearl. The kit is factory original family in fantastic condition. Individual details as follows :
14x20 : (142XXX) : 1965
The bass drum is in very nice condition with original hardware, including a consolette rail mount, folding spurs and 8 lugs / rods per side. The drum has original interior white paint with a faint date stamp. The wrap is all original Sky Blue Pearl, including full strips of inlay! The inlay is curling in a few areas but has been fastened to the hoops with correct staples at the seams and doesn't move. The very most bottom panel has a warmer color fade, please see photos. The hoops were professionally refinished and match the condition of the kit perfectly. The drum is equipped with an original resonant side head.
14x14 : (132XXX) : 1965
The floor tom is in great condition with all original hardware, factory white interior and beautiful SKB wrap.
8x12 : (133XXX) : 1965
The rack tom is also in great condition with original hardware, factory white interior and original SKBP wrap.
4x14 : (143XXX) : 1965
The downbeat snare drum is also in great condition with factory white interiors, SBP wrap and original hardware. The hoops show some slight areas of scratches and wear in the chrome. The original snare strand is missing two individual strands.