Ludwig 3x13" Tango Model Snare Drum - 1920s Mahogany
Ludwig 3x13" Tango Model Snare Drum - 1920s Mahogany
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At around 100 years old, this mahogany Ludwig snare drum has a round, wet "splat", and chunky attack. It has 6 floating, single-tension thumb rods, wood hoops, and gut wires. The snare strainer is fixed style tension adjustable. It seems that the original batter head has been moved to the snare side (one small tear), with an Earthtone on the batter side. This snare has certainly seen its share of use and life, but functions properly and is a wonderful drum for an alternate sound in the studio, orchestra pit, or traditional jazz setting.
From the 1927 Ludwig catalog:
"A drum for every occasion is our motto. Here is one for small combinations, for dance orchestras, in the home or school. It is inexpensive, yet contains the best materials and the same care is used in the assembly that is applied to our best models. It is constructed on more economical lines to satisfy the demands of the small orchestra drummer, student or beginner at a moderate outlay.
The heads are carefully selected, properly matched and tested so that this drum is very snappy, easy to play and will give genuine satisfaction. Regularly furnished in mahogany shell, natural maple finish counter hoops, thumb-screw rods, nickel plated, patented snare throw-off and strainer, equipped with silk-wire snares. Made with maple shell optional."
BRAND: Ludwig
CONDITION: Used - Good
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Brand New
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B-Stock
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Mint (Used)
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Excellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. When an item has been used, but only has minor cosmetic defects, this can be considered Excellent. Minor surface level scratches, such as fingerprints or stick marks from regular use, would qualify.
Very Good (Used)
Very Good describes items with more cosmetic imperfections than Excellent, but are still in great condition overall. There may be some scratches, finish dings, slight keyholing or light pitting, but nothing that affects the playability or function of the gear.
Good (Used)
Good condition includes items that are in fine working order, but have significant cosmetic imperfections. A cymbal with substantial fleabites, or an old snare drum with some surface rust on the lugs would be classified as Good. Items with dents, or corrosion qualify as Good as long as they are still playable and fully functional.
Fair (Used)
Fair condition items have various imperfections that impact the function of the item. Fair items aren’t broken, but have some minor functional issues. Examples of items in Fair condition are cymbals with repaired cracks, or a playable drum kit with several extra holes.
Poor (Used)
Poor condition items have clear functional problems that will generally require repair. Examples of items in Poor condition include a snare drum with broken lugs, a cymbal with substantial un-repaired cracks, or a drum kit stripped of its finish and missing hoops or other hardware.
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