Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl Downbeat Drum Set ~ SHOWROOM CONDITION

Description

L
udwig
OYSTER BLACK PEARL
DOWNBEAT
MAY 21-22 1965 / 1966 (Jazz Fest)
12 / Jazz Festival Snare / 14 / 20
165038 /
359729
/ 163325 / 170219
MAY 22 1965
/ 1966 / MAY 22 1965
/ MAY 21 1965
SHOWROOM
CONDITION
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All pieces predate the hyper-production years of Ludwig prior to Ringo/The Beatles. Within a relatively short period of time Ludwig amped up production to meet increasing demand. As Ludwig collectors know, once this happened Ludwig's attention to detail flew out the window. There is a premium on these early year Ludwigs, not only for the obvious connection to Ringo, but because Ludwig's quality control measures were markedly better.
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The wrap has
EXTREMELY LIGHT
to
NO
fade/darkening.
ALL PIECES ARE IN COLLECTOR CONDITION. I HAVE FULLY DETAILED A NUMBER OF 60'S KITS LIKE THIS, BUT NONE
QUITE
IN THIS EXCEPTIONALLY FINE CONDITION.
The kit holds all the points for Ringo's #2 kit MINUS those for the 1966 JAZZ FESTIVAL snare (for those who don't know, a RINGO JF snare is a pre-serial 5 1/2" depth snare w/ the muffler/badge/throw panel configuration ... these are few and far between).
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The hardware has been cleaned & polished with Simichrome polish and
MUCH OF IT IS IN NEAR-MINT TO MINT CONDITION.
The wrap has been polished with NOVUS 1 & 2 and it is extremely smooth with a few very light scratches but is
IN OVERALL NEAR-MINT TO MINT CONDITION.
BEARING EDGES ARE CLEAN AND THE SHELLS ARE IN THE ROUND.
THE WRAPS FOLLOW THE SEAMS INTO THE SCARF JOINTS.
The 12/14/20 came together and the dates are separated by 1 day. The Jazz Fest is 1966.
8x12" RACK TOM #165038 ~ MAY 22 1965
As stated above, the drum is in
NEAR-MINT TO MINT CONDITION.
The COB hoops show extremely light wear.
Original red muffler.
Original Ludwig heads : reso in VG+ / batter in G+ condition.
5 (5 1/4)x14" JAZZ FESTIVAL SNARE DRUM # 105288 ~ 1966
The wrap has EXTREMELY LIGHT TO ZERO fade/darkening (I have 14 photos with all hardware removed - message me if you'd like to see them). Bearing edges are clean & the drum is in the round. THE WRAP FOLLOWS THE SEAM INTO THE SCARF JOINT. The date stamp is still there but smudged.
Chrome (COS) has been
cleaned & polished with Simichrome polish. Hardware is in VERY GOOD+ TO EXCELLENT condition. There are 2 lugs with small areas of chrome loss on the bottoms; 1-2 lugs have what looks like small imperfections that happened during chroming process???; the top hoop has area of scratching in 1 area from rubbing against tom; bottom hoop has what appears an imperfection.
HAVING NOTED ALL OF THIS THE HARDWARE IS STILL IN VERY GOOD+ TO EXCELLENT CONDITION.
The wrap has been polished with NOVUS 1 & 2 and it is extremely smooth. A few light scratches and nicks remain that couldn't be buffed out.
Original Ludwig Resonant + Batter heads in used condition. Original snare wires in excellent condition. The Ludwig plush red tweed case is in very good to excellent vintage condition (contact if you'd like more photos).
14X14" FLOOR TOM #163325 ~ MAY
22 1965
NEAR-MINT TO MINT CONDITION.
The COB hoops show extremely light wear.
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 the most wear due to this length as the legs have been tightened below the knurled portions).
Original red muffler. THE WRAP FOLLOWS THE SEAM INTO THE SCARF JOINT. There is some scratches inside the tom that appear to be from a cat(?) ... no idea what it's from ~ see last photo.
Original Ludwig heads : reso in EXCELLENT / batter in VG+ condition.
14X20" BASS DRUM #170219 ~ MAY 21 1965
NEAR-MINT TO MINT CONDITION.
The tab on the tom mount selector has been worn down a bit. The hoops have not been touched up as they are in excellent condition and there is not much to be done in that regard.
Original Ludwig heads in EXCELLENT condition. There's a felt pad on batter head that will be left on the head.
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SHIPPING VIA FEDEX GROUND / HOME DELIVERY ONLY & WILL BE INSURED FOR THE FULL AMOUNT.
* IN THE EVENT OF ANY RETURN
YOU AGREE TO SHIP VIA FEDEX HOME DELIVERY AND INSURE IT FOR THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE
** THERE WILL ALSO BE A 10% RESTOCKING FEE APPLIED FOR ALL RETURNS
IF YOU'RE A SERIOUS COLLECTOR/BUYER YOU WON'T WANT TO RETURN IT.
ONE FINAL NOTE :
Picture a fair percentage of my listings as boutique. They are boutique because they are specifically aimed at a small minority who only buy the cream of the crop. In other words : they are not for the average cat.
There is no comment box where you can read any of the experiences buyers have had with me (on REVERB you can leave lengthy feedback ... and some have, lengthily + glowingly). But if you scroll through my seller feedback you'll run across buyers who left non-generic comments. Examples ...
As advertised---A++++!!!! Man of his word, would buy from him anytime!
LUDWIG Script SNARE CASE 1963 ~ Near Mint / Mint (#
372640046102
)
(
925
)
US 0.00
(
Best offer was accepted
)
Past 6 months
EXCEPTIONAL SELLER! I would strongly recomend purchasing from Chris!
Villeroy & Boch Heinrich Germany Russian Fairy Tales Plates (#372800747913)
(
38
)
US 7.50
(
Best offer was accepted
)
Past 6 months
Absolutely perfect transaction, great pkg, shipping highly recommend AAAAA+++++
LUDWIG Script PLUSH SNARE CASE (#312568565845)
(
2039
)
US 5.00
Past 6 months
Absolutely perfect transaction, great pkg, shipping highly recommend AAAAA+++++
Ludwig JAZZ FESTIVAL SHELL Champagne Sparkle AUG 15 1967 (#372660399512)
(
2039
)
US 5.00
(
Best offer was accepted
)
Past 6 months
Top notch! Thank you! A knowledgeable and first-rate seller.
BILLOTTI MULTI-BEAT Metronome ~ EXTREMELY RARE PROTOTYPE (#312190833751)
(
599
)
US ,500.00
(
Best offer was accepted
)
More than a year ago
...great doing business with him! I would recommend him to anyone!
DYNACORD ADD-one + ADD-drive / Discs / Rack (#372455164889)
(
262
)
US ,000.00
(
Best offer was accepted
)
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Excellent Seller! Quick Shipment and Items as described! Great Communication!
Harvard Classics CELEBRATED HISTORICAL BINDINGS Complete Set Scarce 1st Edition (#312412237087)
(
210
)
US ,000.00
More than a year ago
Received the books and everything was great. Appreciated you keeping me up
Harvard Classics 52 Volume Set + Supplements ~ Rare Early 1st EDITION (#312004698047)
(
2
)
US ,000.00
(
Best offer was accepted
)
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Quick Shipping - very professional
Harvard Classics 52 Volume Set + Supplements ~ Rare Early 1st EDITION ~ SET #2 (#371826004987)
(
14
)
US ,750.00
(
Best offer was accepted
)
More than a year ago
Item as Described - Fast Shipping - A++++++++++++++++++
Ludwig Black Diamond Pearl Jazz Festival Snare #206405 SEP 10 1965 COLLECTOR +++ (#371234706341)
(
330
)
US ,400.00
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And some comments from REVERB (been selling there not quite 2 years) :
Ludwig Acrolite 5x14" Snare Drum + Case ~ 1964
If it were possibly to leave a 10 star rating I would. Strum and Bang represents the heart and soul of sites like Reverb. This is what it's all about. Unbelievable drum and case without question, but the quality of the entire transaction from communication to packaging, etc. were unmatched. I will be buying from them again without a doubt and you should too! Thank you!!
Ludwig OYSTER BLACK PEARL Club Date 12/14/20
Fast shipper. Packaged well and drums unpacked in tip-top shape.
Great transaction!
I've shipped drums/kits just like this one to collectors and world class musicians WORLDWIDE ~ no small feat. And everyone of them have nothing but good, positive things to say about me as a seller or else you would see that negativity in my feedback ...
Which is 100% positive.
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