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This is an early 1960's, pre-serial Ludwig Pioneer snare drum in a rare green sparkle wrap. There is a very faint red ink date stamp on the white painted interior of this drum showing November , 196x. Based on the pre-serial badge and white interior we date the drum around 1963. The nickel plated hardware including NOB drop gate counter hoops, 6 bowtie lugs and 3/4" mufler knob are in excellent condition. The Ludwig script logo P-83 throw off and P-32 butt plate are also in great condition. There are two small holes near the throw-off from the installation of a 3-point throw off. The rare green sparkle wrap is in excellent condition. Pear; finishes on Pioneer snare drums from this era were special order making this a somewhat rare example of an early 1960's snare. This snare drum will make a rare addition to a green sparkle early 1960's Ludwig outfit.
| General Characteristics | |
| Model | No. 491 Pioneer |
| Era | 1946-59 |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Extra Holes or Modifications | Two extra holes near the throw-off |
| Date | 1963 |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel |
| Drum Characteristics | |
| Color Group | Green |
| Shell Size | 5"x14" |
| Hardware Type | Bowtie |
| Shell Construction | 3-ply |
| Lug Count | 6 |
| Shell Finish | Green Sparkle |
| Badge Type | Brass Keystone Pre-Serial |
