Hello again vintage Ludwig drum fans. Here we have a highly sought after and collectible set of vintage Ludwig Downbeat drums. In popular white marine pearl (WMP) finish. From the 1960s, Keystone badges. Super popular and hard to find 20, 12, 14 inch diameter size drums. The drums are in excellent/exceptional original condition. Original WMP finish in amazing condition — not yellowed or faded as is the case with many of these older WMP kits. Beautiful finish, no added holes in the shells. Tight seams no lifting. No cracking or checking in the wrap finish. Rich and even color on all drums. No differentiation in color between drums. All drums have their original factory white interiors. Shell interiors, bearing edges and reinforcement rings are in excellent condition. All chrome hardware is in excellent condition. No missing or broken parts. Brilliant and clean chrome finish. Original lugs, hoops, legs, and mounts. Bass drum — 14 deep x 20 inches round. Original hoops with matching WMP inlay. Both hoops are in excellent condition, no cracks. No missing inlay sections. Original tom rail mount. Original cymbal L Arm tilter mount is on the side of the drum, the L arm itself is not included. Original Ludwig script logo coated resonate head, Evans EMad muffled batter head. Heads in excellent condition. Floor tom — 14 x 14. Original hoops, lugs and leg mounts. The legs are from a newer vintage Ludwig floor tom and are in excellent condition with rubber feet in place. Original internal white pad muffler and baseball bat control arm. Remo coated Ambassador batter head and Remo clear resonate head, both in excellent condition. Original chrome over brass hoops top and bottom! Rack tom — 8 deep x 12 inches round. Original hoops, lugs and tom mounting port. Remo coated Ambassador batter head and original Ludwig clear resonate head, both in excellent condition. These drums deliver warm and woody tones with excellent tuning ranges – they sing! Own one of the most sought after and fastest appreciating sets of vintage drums on the market today.

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