Ludwig Drums Discussion

[Larrysperf]

Ludwig drums lets talk about somthing good lol

[RHD03]

They make incredible snares that's for sure. I love my Acrolite and have never heard anything bad about Black Beauties. And of course, if they are good enough for Bonham...

[Bish]

The most acknowledged mfg in acrylics, I think!

[shabutie2113]

the legacy classics are amaizing i have a 2 ludwig accent's

[kay-gee]

I love my Supraphonic (back home) and my Speed King pedal.

al the best...

[rmandelbaum]

I have some Ludwig / WFL snares.

I have an upcoming Ludwig project. I have a 16" 70s floor tom. A 26 x 14 70s bass drum. I am going to ad a 12 & 13 toms and refinish all to match. I am thinking Champagne Sparkle

[Tam]

Originally Posted by kay-gee

I love my Supraphonic (back home) and my Speed King pedal.

al the best...

Same here, simple, sturdy, well-made and adjustable!!!!!!!!!! Any one ever heard of the SonicKIng snare?? Was limited production, very much like the Supra, but only as a "custom".

[fiacovaz]

I'll let my avatar speak for me...as well as my signature.

[kay-gee]

Gosh I totally forgot to mention my dixieland set which is almost entirely Ludwig and derivatives of Ludwig.



all the best...

[rmandelbaum]

Now that looks like fun!

[mkennedy]

Am I the ONLY drummer who doesn't have a Acrolite?!?! Might have to do something about that!

[Larrysperf]

Originally Posted by mkennedy

Am I the ONLY drummer who doesn't have a Acrolite?!?! Might have to do something about that!

Me I got rid of it

[Larrysperf]

Originally Posted by kay-gee

Gosh I totally forgot to mention my dixieland set which is almost entirely Ludwig and derivatives of Ludwig.



all the best...

Sweet, I bet even the lizerds like it lol sorry couldnt resist

[Tam]

Now THAT'S old-school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gonefishin]

Love my vintage Ludwigs.......nice pics KG

[rmandelbaum]

I don't have an Acrolite but I have a few others

[Gretschhead]

Ludwig metal snares are the best on the market! I also like the 3 ply vintage shells.

[Larrysperf]

Originally Posted by Gretschhead

Ludwig metal snares are the best on the market! I also like the 3 ply vintage shells.

One of the best, you mean lol NUFF SAID just hit it

[funkymcstain]

high end ludwig is great. rockers and the lower end line accent...not so good IMO. the higher end accents are pretty nice. i love my 70s supra. i played an 8x14 maple snare awhile back. it sounded killer.

[Larrysperf]

Originally Posted by funkymcstain

high end ludwig is great. rockers and the lower end line accent...not so good IMO. the higher end accents are pretty nice. i love my 70s supra. i played an 8x14 maple snare awhile back. it sounded killer.

I have a set of Big Beat Classic Maples and a set of Custom cs accent elites and to tell you the truth I like my accents better and play them more. NUFF SAID

[fiacovaz]

As Larry likes to say..NUFF SAID.

[rmandelbaum]

Is that a Swivelmatic tom mount on those Ludwigs?

[Larrysperf]

Originally Posted by fiacovaz

As Larry likes to say..NUFF SAID.

I got that saying from a good friend of mine that lives in Fla. think its to much? Nuff Said

[fiacovaz]

Originally Posted by rmandelbaum

Is that a Swivelmatic tom mount on those Ludwigs?

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Yes...it is the Pat. pending Swiv-O-Matic (Rogers). I had it installed in 1965 and it is still supporting the 9 x 13 tom. Will having it discount the collectibility of my set? I'm certain that it will. However, I bought the set to play and had no thought about having it for as long as I have. As for why, the Ludwig hardware was not very good, in my opinion. The rail consolette was okay but I was never able to tighten it sufficiently to support the weight of the tom. The Ludwig bass mounted cymbal holder wasn't much better either. I used a cymbal stand for the ride for many years. It's probably in the last 10 to 12 years that I replaced the original with a newer model by Ludwig...it is so much better. I have been chastised by many...that's okay. I'm the one who plays the drums.

[rmandelbaum]

From what I have read this was a very common practice back them.

The Rogers Swivelmatic was state of the are(as were most rogers inventions) in its day.
I am about to restore a Rogers Holiday kit, I will be using the stock Swivelmatic. Still going strong 40+ years later.