Vintage Ludwig Marching Tri-Toms - 14", 16", and 18"

Description

This is a set of vintage Ludwig tri-toms with 14", 16", and 18" heads. They are in "well-loved" but useable condition. They have a deep tone, especially when heavy heads are used. They have 6-ply maple shells that are all 10" deep. Please note that some pictures may show a missing mount—this was replaced after most photos were taken (see picture).
After some close inspection, here is a complete list of issues I could find:
• Some bent tension rods.
• Ludwig badges are broken off.
• Counter-hoop rims are dented in places.
• Plating is coming off counter-hoops in places.
• Heads are coated Ambassador, heavily worn with paper towels taped to back.
• The 14" drum has a crack from the tension rod casing to the rim. It has been stabilized with a heavy metal plate (see picture).
• Some scratches and stains inside shells.
• All three drums have a split between plies at one point on the bottom edge (see picture).
• There are a lot of little dents to the aluminum protective rings on the bottom.
The set comes with a bizarrely home-made stand. It's not very practical, but it's an impressive feat of engineering nonetheless.
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I offer a 100% refund, including shipping cost, for any reason, as long as I receive the refund request within 30 days of delivery. Item must be returned in the same condition it was received. The buyer pays return shipping.
I use UPS Ground with no shipping markup.
Thanks for looking!
(lot #117)