For your extreme viewing elation is this stunning rare 1970s Ludwig Mach 5 Pro Beat outfit in Blue Sparkle. This majestic 3-ply maple outfit with clear interiors is in unusually excellent, very well cared for condition, with only a few minor points to mention.
The seams slightly pulled back on th 13", 16", and 24" bass drum. The seams are still flat on the 13" and 16", and the corner of the one lug facing those seams on the 13" and 16" has some oxidation where the lug meets the wrap. All other lugs and hardware is very clean. The seams on bass drum have slight eyebrow lifts at the top and bottom of seam in the area between the edge and where the lugs start. There are a few touch ups on the great looking bass hoops. None of this is anything to be concerned about, and as mentioned, this set is in unusually clean collector's condition.
Serial #s and all characteristics date this set to 1973-1974.
All of the heads are original Ludwig silver dots and in equally clean condition showing hardly any use, with one small repaired hole in the still very playable floor tom head.
The shells are in round and the bearing edges are true and original.
There are no extra holes or modifications of any kind.
Most importantly, it tunes up with the greatest of ease and sounds like pure sonic bliss. If you've been on the hunt for an extra nice Mach 5 set in these sizes, you'd be VERY hard pressed to find a nicer example. Enjoy!
Brand: Ludwig
Model: Mach 5 Pro Beat
Type: 4-Piece Pro Beat Drum Set
Sizes (Depth x Diameter): 14x24 Bass Drum, 8x12 Tom, 9x13 Tom, 16x16 Floor Tom
Shell: 3-Ply Maple w/ Clear Interiors - they are BEAUTIFUL!
Finish: Blue Sparkle
Condition: Excellent
Notes: All heads are original. Shells are in round; bearing edges are true and original. No extra holes or modifications of any kind. Tunes up with ease and sounds fantastic.
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