Ludwig: was/is it a snare or a tom?

[rsq911]

The wrap is tucked as it should be, with a little lifting. The snare beds look just like every other 60’s-70’s Ludwig 3ply snares I have. And….. the tom mount….. it is a tad crooked, the holes are not circular (one is wadled out), and it is too low. But the lack of fade is cool!

 

[atomicdave]

Insanely cool drum! Id me marching around the block playing it! The tom mount could have been installed to hold a post to mount a cowbell or cymbal or something.

 

[jmetatual]

The badge, serial number, and lack of the “R” trademark point this to a 1969.

Serial 804xxx is most likely 1970.

 

[rsq911]

Serial 804xxx is most likely 1970.

Thanks for the post! Seems like this is the gray area for 69 b/o in the mid 8xx.xxx. Pooled all the research guides, articles, etc... on the 69-70, but I am good either way.

 

[el_37]

I have seen one. It was on eBay way way back, kept a photo of it, and it was a 10x14 super sensitive!

You need to post that photo!

This makes 3 Mod Orange Marching Snares that I have seen- but the only completely Mod Orange and the only 10x14. Now I wonder if a Citrus Mod Marching Snare exists.....

Slightly OT- have any of the Psychedelic Finishes collectors seen a real 18" bass drum in either of the three finishes? Also- I have never seen a Citrus Mod cannister throne- any rumored to exist? I have seen them in the other 2 finishes.

Interesting that a lot of the less common stuff (in any finish) has surfaced in the Psychedelic Finishes- i.e congas, bongos, non 5x14 snares, 24" and 26" bass drums, and 20" floor toms. Haven't seen a Citrus Mod Club Date- but Jack Lawton has told me at least one does exist to his knowledge.

 

[rsq911]

You need to post that photo!

This makes 3 Mod Orange Marching Snares that I have seen- but the only completely Mod Orange and the only 10x14. Now I wonder if a Citrus Mod Marching Snare exists.....

Slightly OT- have any of the Psychedelic Finishes collectors seen a real 18" bass drum in either of the three finishes? Also- I have never seen a Citrus Mod cannister throne- any rumored to exist? I have seen them in the other 2 finishes.

Interesting that a lot of the less common stuff (in any finish) has surfaced in the Psychedelic Finishes- i.e congas, bongos, non 5x14 snares, 24" and 26" bass drums, and 20" floor toms. Haven't seen a Citrus Mod Club Date- but Jack Lawton has told me at least one does exist to his knowledge.

As requested! Plus a friend...

 

[el_37]

As requested! Plus a friend...

Mach lugs!!! I have an 18x20 in the late Psychedelic Red with Mach Lugs- I can't see any other existing. Of course someone converted it (poorly) to a bass drum.

 

[rsq911]

Sitting next to the second gen. mod orange .