All pieces predate the hyper-production years of Ludwig prior to Ringo/The Beatles. Original Ludwig heads : reso in VG+ / batter in G+ condition. NEAR-MINT TO MINT CONDITION. The legs appear to be custom as they are slightly longer than even the typical long Ludwig legs (and out of the entire kit the legs show […]
Ludwig 1966 OYSTERBLACK PEARL DOWNBEAT Kit. 12 / 14 / 20/ + 14in Snare. This drum kit has been in my family since it was new. It is in remarkable shape. These drums sound incredible. Here are the details. 12×8 Tom- Badge # 301709. 14×14 Tom- Badge # 301128. This drum has a minor issue […]
For sale is a sweet little Ludwig Downbeat kit in a beautiful Pink Champagne wrap. This particular kit has the rail consolette set up for a Left handed player from the factory. Overall the kit is in really nice shape with minimal cosmetic wear for a kit of this age. Bearing edges are good and […]
Made famous by Ringo Starr of The Beatles, Ludwig’s Downbeat in Oyster Black Pearl is one of the most iconic drum sets of all time. The 20″, 14″, 12 sizes are versatile–small enough for jazz but large enough for rock. The 3-ply maple/poplar/mah0gany shells with roundover bearing edges produce a warm, round sound and the […]
Ludwig Downbeat Drum Set. 1964 Black Diamond Pearl. The wrap has EXTREMELY LIGHT to NO fade/darkening. ALL PIECES ARE IN COLLECTOR CONDITION. Ardware has been polished with Simichrome polish. The wrap has been polished with NOVUS 1 + 2 and it is extremely smooth with a few very light scratches remaining. BEARING EDGES ARE CLEAN […]
20,14,14,12. I bought this set 10 years ago from original owner, never took it outside of my house. Always stored in perfect west coast climate. Please ask if you have any questions. The item “Ludwig Downbeat Drum Set 1965 Vintage Ludwig drum set” is in sale since Friday, December 10, 2021. This item is in […]
20,14,14,12. I bought this set 10 years ago from original owner, never took it outside of my house. Always stored in perfect west coast climate. Please ask if you have any questions. The item “Ludwig Downbeat Drum Set 1965 Vintage Ludwig drum set” is in sale since Thursday, October 28, 2021. This item is in […]
20,14,14,12. Amazing drum set with original Paiste cymbals 15hats, 16crash, 18Ride. Hi hat stan and pedal included. Please ask if you have any questions. The item “Ludwig Downbeat Drum Set 1965 Vintage Ludwig drum set” is in sale since Monday, August 23, 2021. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Sets & Kits”. […]
Here’s an incredible find, a Club Date 20/12/14 with matching Pioneer snare and period-correct hardware. Three of the drums are date stamped November 12, 1966, while the floor tom is date stamped November 10, 1966. This outfit consists of. 14″ (depth) x 20″ (diameter) bass drum, serial number 423508, with cymbal arm. 8″ x 12″ […]
20,14,14,12. Amazing drum set with original Paiste cymbals 15hats, 16crash, 18Ride. Hi hat stan and pedal included. Please ask if you have any questions. The item “Ludwig Downbeat Drum Set 1965 Vintage Ludwig drum set” is in sale since Tuesday, May 25, 2021. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Sets & Kits”. […]