Steve’s Notes: This set is from my personal collection. As many of you know, I don’t feel as if I “own” the majority of the drums in my collection. I prefer to think of myself as the current “caretaker”. So, periodically I select items from my collection and make them available to the next caretaker. This set is one of those items.

- This initially started with my desire to have a tribute kit in the configuration that Joe Morello used in his years with Marian McPartland and then with Dave Brubeck. I acquired a superb 9x13, 16x16, 14x22 pre-serial number set along with a 5x14 pre serial COB Supraphonic 400. (I had previously sold Joe’s original Brubeck era kit and his COB Supra that he used with Marian, so I wanted this as a reminder and a point of reference for my museum, so that we could talk about Joe and show an example of what he used).

- I then decided to enhance this set to make it as complete as possible for such a fabulous example of 60s Ludwig. So, I searched for and acquired a matching 5x14 Super Classic pre serial number, and also a 5x14 Jazz Fest and a 6.5x14 Super Classic. These last two drums are 60s era with badges. All of the silver sparkle drums match beautifully.

- I then added a 60s era silver sparkle canister throne.

- I then added a complete set of period correct flat based Ludwig stands and pedals with Speed King bass drum pedal.

So, what you see here is not only a tribute to the great Joe Morello, but arguably, one of the most complete set-ups for the incredible 60s era Ludwig drums. Take a step back in time….

My preference is to sell this as a complete set and not separate any of these items from the set. Ideal for any Joe Morello fan, and any fane of the wonderful 60s era Ludwig drums.

Feel free to contact me at by text with any questions.


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Listed19 days 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
  • No. 980 Super Classic Outfit 9x13 / 16x16 / 14x22" Drum Set with Keystone Badges
Finish
  • Silver Sparkle
Categories
Year
  • 60s
Made In
  • United States
Shell Material
  • Mahogany
  • Poplar

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Steve Maxwell Drums - Chicago

Glendale Heights, IL, United States
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