Ludwig Drums Discussion

[late8]

Cool kit Olimpass!!

[Olimpass]

Cool kit Olimpass!!

Thanks as always late8!

[VIbes]

Got my 14"x20" Club Date Bass drum all fixed up. Using it with a classic 8"x12" and 16"x16" Classic toms. Played it for the first time like this a couple weeks ago and they sounded really good.

[inthpktplayer]

Clubdates are cool:

[jmastrodimos]

Hi folks!

I'm thinking about adding a Ludwig snare drum to my collection. Specifically, an acrolite in brushed aluminum. Can you give me any information on it? Please tell me about the 5x14 as well as the 6.5x14. Also, what can I expect to pay for these drums? I would like to purchase new.

Your input is appreciated!

John

[MileHighDrummer]

If you are buying new, all you have to do is Google it and check eBay for new pricing. As far as adding an Acrolite, you should play some and make sure it's a sound you want. I have never found it to be a sound I want or need. Snares are certainly a personal choice and not to be bought for the sake of buying a specific model. Buy one for the sound if that's the sound you want. I have seen many people buy a specific snare model because others like it only to be dissatisfied with it for their applications.

[late8]

'68 with 5x14" BB and a new reso:

[Olimpass]

'68 with 5x14" BB and a new reso:

What a beautiful kit late8! Looks fantastic with the new reso too!

[late8]

What a beautiful kit late8! Looks fantastic with the new reso too!

Thanks Olimpass. Coming from such a loyal Ludwig drummer such as yourself, that's a big compliment.

[Russ]

Wow that's an amazing kit.. The fiberskyn reso goes perfectly with the aesthetic of the hoop. Looks very playable too, easy to reach everything - no extra stuff you don't need, either.

[Drumminchick]

I wouldn't change a thing about that kit, Rich. It's got character... style... and man, it just looks like I could jam on it for hours. That reso head was an AMAZING idea. Just fits.

[Ray on the Drums]

That is one classy kit Rich! Reminds me of a library house kit.

I think every old historical library needs a good solid house kit.

[late8]

Wow that's an amazing kit.. The fiberskyn reso goes perfectly with the aesthetic of the hoop. Looks very playable too, easy to reach everything - no extra stuff you don't need, either.

Thanks Russ! I appreciate you coming by and sharing your thoughts.

I wouldn't change a thing about that kit, Rich. It's got character... style... and man, it just looks like I could jam on it for hours. That reso head was an AMAZING idea. Just fits.

Thanks DC! We're looking forward to seeing your project get underway. I'm glad you decided to go the restoration route. The aging of the wood shells is something I often forget about until I jump on this kit.

That is one classy kit Rich! Reminds me of a library house kit.

I think every old historical library needs a good solid house kit.

Thanks Ray! I always appreciate your insight and thoughts!

[Drumbledore]

'68 with 5x14" BB and a new reso:

We've the same taste in certain reso heads, Richie....

[late8]

We've the same taste in certain reso heads, Richie....

Wow...that's a nice bass drum Michael! What make? Mapex?

[Ricardo]

Looks like Epic lugs............

[Drumbledore]

Wow...that's a nice bass drum Michael! What make? Mapex?

That's my Ludwig Epic kit in Black To Natural Fade. With a lil' 18" bass drum.

Gotta love the Vintage Bronze hardware.

[late8]

That's my Ludwig Epic kit in Black To Natural Fade. With a lil' 18" bass drum.

Gotta love the Vintage Bronze hardware.

Wow!! Sweet!! I had forgotten you still have that kit!

[Drumminchick]

That's my Ludwig Epic kit in Black To Natural Fade. With a lil' 18" bass drum.

Gotta love the Vintage Bronze hardware.

Ooo... I loooooove this!!!!

[Johnny G]

Fibraskin reso heads are an awesome look!

[Olimpass]

I have the fiberskyn heads in mind for the vintage 20's Ludwigold bass drum (batter side) and the vintage Ludwig Super Swing snare I have posted a few pages back. I think they would look great because they emulate calfskin heads.

[isaacvining]

'68 with 5x14" BB and a new reso:

This might be my favorite kit on the forum. Gosh dangit it's so classy.

[late8]

This might be my favorite kit on the forum. Gosh dangit it's so classy.

Wow!! That's a huge compliment isaacvining!! That made my day!!

[marthared]

My just-wrapped Ludwig Classic Maples!

[FlyByNight]

Clubdates are cool:

Beautiful kit!
Those are some long tension rods.