{"product_id":"vintage-1965-ludwig-pioneer-5-x-14-snare-drum-silver-sparkle","title":"Vintage 1965 Ludwig Pioneer 5\" x 14\" Snare Drum – Silver Sparkle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage 1965 Ludwig Pioneer 5\" x 14\" Snare Drum – Silver Sparkle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful example of a mid-1960s Ludwig Pioneer snare drum, finished in classic Silver Sparkle and featuring its complete original nickel-plated hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured in Chicago, this drum features an exceptionally clear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust 1, 1965 factory date stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e inside its original white-painted shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pioneer features Ludwig's classic 3-ply wood shell with reinforcement rings, six Bowtie lugs, original P-83 snare strainer and butt plate, and the desirable baseball bat internal tone control. The original nickel hardware displays an attractive, naturally aged patina that complements the beautifully preserved Silver Sparkle finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5\" x 14\" Ludwig Pioneer snare drum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust 1, 1965 factory date stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Silver Sparkle wrap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-ply wood shell with reinforcement rings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal white-painted interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix original nickel-plated Bowtie lugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal nickel-plated hoops and hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Ludwig P-83 throw-off and butt plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal baseball bat internal muffler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass Keystone badge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemo Ambassador drumheads (NEW) \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\u003cspan\u003e Very good vintage condition. The Silver Sparkle finish presents beautifully, with naturally aged nickel hardware showing the expected patina, light oxidation and surface wear associated with a 61-year-old drum. The original hardware is present, and the shell retains its original interior date stamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful piece of Ludwig history with the warm, open, woody character that makes these vintage 3-ply Pioneers so appealing. Equally at home in a vintage Ludwig collection or behind a working drum kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LUDWIG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43079212564560,"sku":"48930","price":549.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/1548\/files\/vintage-1965-ludwig-pioneer-5-x-14-snare-drum-silver-sparkle-used-snare-drums-ludwig-937411.jpg?v=1793218166","url":"https:\/\/davesdrumshop.com\/products\/vintage-1965-ludwig-pioneer-5-x-14-snare-drum-silver-sparkle","provider":"Dave's Drum Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}