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#LUDWIG BLACK BEAUTY SERIES#

I needed to think long and hard about this, as it required additional investment and had to be done correctly if done at all. Next, I set about to do some research on what it would take to properly restore this drum. Conn LTD, Elkhart, IN U.S.A.” stamped on the upper hoop, 4-screw “Presto-like” strainer, Knobby Gold hardware and shell engraving in beautiful condition. It was indeed an 8-tube lug, 1920’s Conn Tuxedo with “Made by C.G. When the drum arrived, my presumptions were confirmed. I won the auction for a very reasonable amount, so the thought of black nickel re-plating seemed like a worthwhile investment. Conn engraved Tuxedo with the characteristic four diamond cross pattern! The inside of the shell still retained the black nickel so I was pretty certain the outer black nickel plating had been removed. Lo and behold, it looked like a 1920s C.G. To examine it further, I downloaded the auction pics and zoomed in using Photoshop. Conn 5X14 Brass Snare Drum.” I looked closely at the pics by eye and thought I saw some engraving on the shell. One auction had no other descriptor than “1920s-30s C.G. Some time ago, I stumbled across two such “rough diamonds” on Ebay. However, I would argue that there are times when salvaging a drum through expert restoration is truly warranted. From a purist’s perspective, any change to a vintage drum will greatly diminish, if not destroy, its value. The sizes for both models are 5x14 and 6.5x14 and new is that both models come with nickel hardware instead of chrome hardware.There comes a time when every vintage drum collector finds a “diamond in the rough” and has to decide either to: 1) keep it original (but flawed), 2) do some restoration work, or 3) walk away from the deal. The Super Brass is a lacquered brass shell and the Super model (the Ludwig) has a chrome over brass shell.

#LUDWIG BLACK BEAUTY SERIES#

There are four new models in the new Super Series that Ludwig will offer from now. This snare is distributed in the USA only. It comes with Ludwig's die-cast nickel hoops, tube lugs and the P88 throw off - and the snare case is a very fine stylish Ludwig suitcase. Not only does this snare have a 10-ply Rosewood shell, it also has 10-ply Rosewood reinforcement rings. Therefore there are only 25 pieces available of this 6.5x14 snare drum. Rosewood is a very rare and special type of wood. It also comes with Ludwig's new anniversary model snare bag. They have the Heirloom series signature custom laser-etched banding and this model has brass flat imperial lugs, a brass P88 throw-off, brass P35 butt-plate, and the 110th Anniversary badge. The two sizes are 5.5x14 and 6.5x14 and come with brass Die-Cast hoops. The 110th anniversary Heirlums feature a brushed Black Brass shell. The drums includes a new anniversary model snare bag. This anniversary model takes on many of the original features such as an 8-lug configuration, brass tube lugs, and single-flanged hoops. The Ludwig Black Beauty made its debut in 1920 as an 8-lug black nickel brass shell. Ludwig celebrates the 110th anniversary with the return of the original Black Beauty with 8 lugs. That is, 55 for each the 5.5x14 and 7x14. Only 110 snare drums will be made of these Avodires and distributed world wide. The 110th Anniversary Aged Exotic Avodire Screen shot of the Jazz Festival snare in the 1967 Ludwig catalogue, with ' Reso-Cote for greater resonance and tonal body' and Acousti-Perfect shell design.

#LUDWIG BLACK BEAUTY MOD#

The 'Jazz Fest' snares were then named and written as 'Jazz Festival'.The Jazz Fest Series are available in four finishes: Vintage Black Oyster, Vintage Blue Oyster, Mod Orange and Black Galaxy.In both catalogues, the Reso-Coat is mentioned as RESO-COTE.The 2019-price of the Jazzfest is about €1049,- or around $1190,.In 1967, this model's price went way up to $75 when you ordered one of the Choices of Lacquer Colors.

In 1964, the Jazz festival model cost $71 for the Chrome version and $65 for the nickel model with lacquer finish.Ringo Starr's 1963 Ludwig 5.5' x 14' Oyster Black Pearl Jazz Festival snare drum can be heard and seen on almost all The Beatles recordings, videos and live shows.The drum is made of a 3-ply Legacy Mahogany shell. The key features of the Jazz Fest snare return in the 2019 versions of the snare: the vintage '64 snare bed, 8 twin lugs, 3-step baseball bat tone-control and a white Reso-Coat interior. The model of the Jazz Fest has been around since the 1960s and has changed only a little over time. This is actually a very special release of Ludwig. The 2019 Ludwig 110th Anniversary snare drums

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