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Ludwig 6.5x14" Auditorium Transition Badge Snare Drum Rare P83 10/28/60 Mahogany
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Description
Ludwig Auditorium Snare Drum
14" Diameter x 6.5" Deep
Era: Red Ink Date Stamp: Oct 28 1960
Rare Auditorium Model with P83 which 1st appeared in the 1964 catalog (last pic). All previous catalogs showed this model snare with the "Pioneer" 3-Point Throw-Off
Blue/Gold Ludwig Transition Badge (1st Ludwig Badge Post WFL)
3-Ply African Mahogany / Poplar / African Mahogany Shell with 1-Ply Solid Maple Re-Rings
Original Natural Mahogany Finish
Nickel Plated Hardware - Includes 8 Bow-Tie Lugs, WFL Stamped P83 Throw-Off/Strainer, WFL P32 Butt Plate, Brass Triple-Flange Rims/Hoops, all original Tension Rods
Upgrades: Evans UV1 Coated Batter Head (Brand New), Remo Clear Ambassador Resonant Snare Head, Generic Steel Snare Wires
Complete, Original, and Fully Functional
US Shipping is $29
International Airmail is $125
Canada is $85, Australia $155
Condition Description: VG - drum is in very good condition, clean and presentable, all original with no extra holes or modifications. Clean original mahogany finish with minor marks but no major damages. All nickel plated hardware is original and fully functional, complete with no missing parts. Shell is very clean with tight plies and re-rings and smooth bearing edges. Heads and snares help this drum sound great. Ready to play out of the box