Here is my GHOST pedal (sporting new paint), and it's the classic pre-Ludwig style GHOST. The footboard now has some raised lines for traction, and the word GHOST on the surface. The shape of the footboard is a little more Reubenesque, with a round heel plate. In addition to the holes in the footboard, the two slight indents on the heel allow a spot for the base plate to snuggle into when folding. The screw for adjusting the beater height is a very secure (but tool requiring) hex head type. Of all the types of GHOSTs out there, this type seems to be the most common.

 

Occasionally, you'll find classic GHOSTS in black. I suspect the very early versions were black, similar to the Transition GHOSTS. There's also a cool metallic green paint. My first GHOST sported that cool paint, and I've yet to find a good match in a can. When I repainted mine, I didn't paint the toe clamp--I left it the original green.