A new drum kit for Harmen

For years now I've owned a 1930 Ludwig and Ludwig 24" bass drum.

The label inside reads Ludwig & Ludwig Aero Kraft. The shell is of laminated Mahogany and the hoops are of Maple.

The story behind the Ludwig Aero Kraft label follows. The pages are extracted from the Ludwig & Ludwig catalogue of 1926 from the book "History of the Ludwig Drum Company" by Paul William Schmidt.
I've added the pages relating to drum head manufacture as well because I'm currently curing some skins, experimenting with my own bass drum head construction.

I decided to collect some other bits and pieces to compliment the drum, a snare (Yamaha Stage custom), a kick pedal, a wood block and cow bell. Still to come are a splash cymbal and some hardware to support the accessories. I'm setting up a small versatile kit which will enable me to play along with friends occasionally.