Ludwig xylophone serial number5/29/2023 ![]() ![]() If anyone is interested, I would be happy to post more. I have more photos with close up shots but was limited to 5 for the post. It has a canvas cover for the drum as well as a fiberboard case for the snare, cymbals, foot pedal, etc. The base drum was also fitted with an electric light socket with the original Edison lamp intact and working. The snares are original and appear to be cat gut. ![]() ![]() Unfortunately the bass drum skins (28" diameter) have torn from improper storage (too hot), but the snare drum looks good, except for a small hole in the bottom. LUDWIG XYLOPHONE MALLET PERCUSSION 32 KEYS AND PRACTICE PAD WITH STAND AND CASE. We have a photo of the whole band on stage from some time in the 20's and the drum kit is front and center. They belonged to my Wife's Grandfather who had a dance band back in the 20's in Schenectady NY. There is no logo or nameplate on any of the drums. I am hoping for some help on identifying the attached drum kit. Ludwig drums have a distinct advantage over Gretsch when it comes to establishing a relationship between serial number and date. I am new to this site and while I did a bit of drumming in a 1960's southern California garage band it's been quite a while. Vintage Ludwig Serial Number Dating Guides.
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