1970s Ludwig Vistalite 'Pattern F' in Blue & White - 14x22, 8x12, 16x16

1970s Ludwig Vistalite 'Pattern F' in Blue & White - 14x22, 8x12, 16x16

One of the most visually striking Vistalite pattern that we have seen! These are quite rare, with few having been made and even fewer having survived to today. This kit is complete and mostly original with no extra holes, however there are some repaired cracks. 

14 x 22 - The cleanest of the three drums, but has 4x repaired cracks. Features almost all the original hardware - 20x large lugs, 20x T-rods & claws, 2x hoops (one original, and one unoriginal), 2x 5/16" spur mounts & replacement spurs, and diamond center tom mount. Chrome is clean for the most part - almost no pitting on the lugs, but there is some corrosion on the underside of the claws. Vistalite finish itself looks good. There was a complete separation in between panels under the edge of the tom mount that has been repaired, as well as a slight diagonal crack on the bottom that almost travelled through from side to side through, and then two more near a spur mount and lug that travelled a third of the way down seams. All have been repaired with correct professional acrylic cement and have been holding strong. As for structural integrity, should be fine as long as the front head stays on the drum when in use. Most cracks form from the front edge so we think they were caused by stress on the front edge without a head (would explain the incorrect hoop too). 

8 x 12 - Appears to be all original except for the batter head. Features 12x small lugs, 12x tension rods (all correct but one), 2x triple flanged hoops, 3 bolt pattern muffler, and classic mount. Chrome is more tarnished on this drum than the other two, but would clean up just fine. This drum is free of cracks and the Vistalite finish has no excessive wear.

16 x 16 - Appears to be all original. Features 16x large lugs, 12x correct tension rods, 2x triple flanged hoops, 3 bolt muffler, and 3x classic leg mounts & correct legs. Chrome is in between the other two drums, being only slightly tarnished. Vistalite is pretty clean and free of any excessive wear. 

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