New to the stable: primo Ludwig model P-359 practice pad

I snagged this lovely pad from an online music retailer.

This is what it looks like out of the box, no adjustments made. The Ludwig Ensemble head is in nearly excellent condition, and the metal hardware shows NO rust or excessive tightening. Unusual to this model are four soft rubber feet (instead of three smaller, harder composition feet) and a rim that’s powder coated in textured black. The underside is the older style plywood base instead of later fiberboard.

All in all, a stunning pad, and a keeper in my collection.