1980s Ludwig Hollywood Drum Set – Original Black Cortex – 6‑Ply Maple – B/O Badges

Up for sale is a beautiful 1980s Ludwig Hollywood configuration featuring six‑ply maple shells in the original Black Cortex wrap.

Shell Sizes:

• 22" × 14" bass drum
• 12" × 8" rack tom
• 13" × 9" rack tom
• 16" × 16" floor tom

Features:

• Original Blue/Olive badges
• Classic Ludwig lugs and mounts
• Fully functioning original internal mufflers
• Clean, untouched interiors with smooth, original bearing edges in excellent condition
• No extra holes or modifications
• Velcro strips installed inside the bass drum to secure a pillow for damping (non‑invasive and removable)

Condition:

This kit is in great shape for its age. The Black Cortex wrap shows normal nicks and scrapes consistent with decades of use, but nothing that affects performance. The resonant floor tom hoop could use a cleaning, and one bass drum hoop will need repair. Hardware and shells are solid, and everything tunes up beautifully.

Please note: The tom mount shown in the photos is not included in the sale.

Why It’s Special:

These drums look fantastic and sound even better. I recently recorded an album with them and they performed phenomenally—punchy, warm, and classic Ludwig all the way. A sound file is included so you can hear exactly what this set can do.

Please check out all photos and feel free to reach out with any questions. Happy to help.