{"product_id":"vintage-ludwig-pioneer-5-x-14-snare-drum-bluesilver-duco-19581960-transition-badge","title":"Vintage Ludwig Pioneer 5\" x 14\" Snare Drum – Blue\/Silver Duco – 1958–1960 Transition Badge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful, untouched example of a late-1950s Ludwig Pioneer snare drum, featuring the original Blue\/Silver Duco lacquer finish and desirable blue-and-brass Ludwig Transition Badge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured in Chicago during the period when Ludwig transitioned from the WFL name back to Ludwig Drum Co., this six-lug Pioneer represents a fascinating period in American drum manufacturing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drum features a three-ply wood shell with reinforcing rings and a mahogany interior. The original Blue\/Silver Duco lacquer retains its distinctive not flaking finish, fading from deep midnight blue at the edges to a soft silver centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOf particular interest is the early Ludwig P-85 Large Pioneer three-point snare strainer, an original period mechanism quite different from the later P-85 design. The drum also retains its WFL-marked snare butt, Classic bowtie lugs, period-style snare wires and Ludwig Weather Master drumheads.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drum is presented in as-found, unrestored condition, showing the natural patina, light finish checking and age-related wear expected of an instrument approaching 70 years old. The nickel-plated hardware remains attractive, with its original vintage character intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Ludwig Drum Co., Chicago, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Pioneer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Approximately 1958–1960\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 5\" x 14\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShell: Three-ply wood with reinforcing rings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Original Blue\/Silver Duco lacquer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBadge: Blue-and-brass Ludwig Transition Badge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLugs: Six Classic bowtie lugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrainer: Early P-85 Large Pioneer three-point throw-off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnare butt: WFL-marked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoops: Triple-flanged metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeads: Vintage Ludwig Weather Master and original plastic end snare wires.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs-found vintage condition, retaining its original finish and period hardware. Natural wear and aging are visible throughout, including localized wood splintering near the interior shell seam. No restoration has been undertaken.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent example of an early Ludwig wood-shell snare, offering the warm, open response associated with the six-lug Pioneer design and the unmistakable appearance of an original Duco finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful addition to a vintage Ludwig collection or a period-correct drum kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LUDWIG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43091930185808,"sku":"48935","price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/1548\/files\/vintage-ludwig-pioneer-5-x-14-snare-drum-bluesilver-duco-1958-1960-transition-badge-used-snare-drums-ludwig-605517.jpg?v=1793380032","url":"https:\/\/davesdrumshop.com\/en-gb\/products\/vintage-ludwig-pioneer-5-x-14-snare-drum-bluesilver-duco-19581960-transition-badge","provider":"Dave's Drum Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}