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Here is an incredible fully complete and functional collectible & playable gem for all to consider! ;-)

Made with pride in Chicago, U.S.A.

1970s Vintage LUDWIG VISTALITE 5" x 14" snare drum in Excellent Condition! Ready to be added to your vintage LUDWIG drum set kit!

ALL Factory Original Parts Are Present! Pointy Blue & Olive Badge Is Tight To The Shell! Everything Functions Correctly As Intended!

Clear acrylic shell with 10 LUDWIG Bowtie Lugs! Bit of a rare configuration!

There are NO cracks in the shell! This drum does however exhibit some very minor signs of having been played. After all, it's into it's 5th decade of existence. A very small number of light scuffs/scratches present throughout. One will find some dimples on a few of the lug casings. Nothing major. All of the chrome hardware still sparkles brilliantly! The drum heads are even original and do show some signs of having been played. There is still life left in both of the heads. The internal muffler is of the three screw with backing plate variety and still intact. All of the snare wires are intact. There are no stripped or missing parts. Really clean instrument overall.

This is a fantastic example that was very well cared for by it's one and only original owner! Always stored/transported in a case when it was not being played. One would be hard pressed to find another in this great condition. The new owner will not be disappointed.

All reasonable offers considered! Please ask any questions that you may need answered. Additional photos provided upon request. Don’t be shy about making an offer! The last few items sold here were by way of negotiated deals with wonderful musicians just like you!

P.S. Don't forget to check our other current listings! We have some other extremely nice snare drums for sale right now!  

We will ship this drum to wherever allowable worldwide. International buyers will be responsible for all, if any, added costs of any kind that may be imposed by your country. Please check with your local customs office to inquire. Local Pickup here in Chicago is certainly welcomed and encouraged. The drum you will recieve is the drum you see pictured here in this listing. It's condition has been accurately described. Thank you for having a look. Have a great day! Enjoy the drum!

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Listed4 years ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • 5x14" Vistalite Acrylic 10-Lug Snare Drum with P-85 Strainer
Finish
  • Clear Acrylic Shell
Categories
Year
  • 1976
Made In
  • United States
Diameter
  • 14"

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