Any Ludwig Players Here?

**PHROGGE** · 01-15-2008, 09:50 AM

How Many Ludwig Players Are In Our"community" Besides Me?
MY KIT IS A 3/23/1972 SET OF LUDWIG CLASSICS
3 PLY WITH CHROME OVERLAY
11 DRUMS/ 22 CYMBALS

**barn63** · 01-15-2008, 11:00 AM

I considered Ludwig when I was shopping for drums but I ended up with Pacific Drums.

**gonefishin** · 01-15-2008, 11:42 AM

I have a Ludwig classic myself , 7 pc with 5 cymbals , in black diamond pearl . It sounds like yours is a little newer than mine .......... I got mine used in 1978 . lol and they still sound good

**rray5521** · 01-15-2008, 06:03 PM

I have a 9 pc. concert tom kit in white cortex. Mid 70's

**leeman_36** · 01-15-2008, 06:32 PM

I am currently playing my PDP kit but I have a Ludwig kit I hope to post a pic soon

**gonefishin** · 01-16-2008, 11:43 AM

Nice set rray .

**kay-gee** · 01-16-2008, 11:59 AM

Still more great music recorded on Ludwig than any one single brand!

Ludwig rules!

all the best...

**PHROGGE** · 01-16-2008, 05:00 PM

Just Traded Out An Old Pre '64 Ludwig Super Sensitive To Mid 80's Rock Star For A Ludwig Chrome Over Maple Snare (1982-1990)
Oh Baby It Just Whacks Like You Wouldnt Believe
I'm In Love Wif My Drums Again!!!!!(dont Tell My Wife,,,,hahaha...

**backtodrum** · 01-16-2008, 05:13 PM

Ray, that is a Ludwig Octa plus set that I suspect would bring some good money on e-bay with the collectors. They are somewhat rare. I had a kit just like it in the late 70s early 80s only black. It is cool to see a kit like that again.

**fiacovaz** · 01-21-2008, 03:19 PM

I play Ludwigs and have several photos of my kit and will try to post some here. What I have is what the new Ludwig Legacy collection is based on. I bought my kit in 1964. Ludwig Classics, 3 play (Maple,Poplar, Maple) with maple reinforced rings. Finish is Red Sparkle. sizes are 9x13 small tom, 16x16 floor tom, 16x20 bass drum and 5 1/2x14 Supraphonic 400 snare. Years later, I added a 16x18 floor tom. I admit that the sizes are somewhat unorthodox but it's what I have and continue to play. I have some of the original hardware too...cymbals stands and Speed King pedal. Currently, at age 61, I play with a 17 pc. big band and can tell you that these drums sound amazing! I use Remo coated pinstripes on the toms and a remo coated Emperer on the snare. I also have an early 1960's all maple shell slingerland snare that I use with my kit. The batter head on that is an Aquarian Vintage.
For the bass drum, I use an Aquarian Force 1 batter. I still have the original Ludwig script resonant head but, use a Remo 2-ply Ebony head for that purpose. I get a much better attack, response and reduced resonance. In 1965, I bought my avedjis Zildjian ride and crash (20" med and 18" full crash). I still use the crash but now play Istanbul AGOP Mel Lewis signature 21" big band ride and 14" hats. My other cymbals include a KConstantinople 20" light ride, 16" K Dark crash, 21" A Ping ride and a 10" Wuhan splash. I made reference to the Legacy collection. This new outfuit is made of the same shell construction as the 3-ply classics I described. However, the Legacy is very expensive today and gives me a greater appreciation for what I have and play.

**funkymcstain** · 01-21-2008, 05:20 PM

wow, wer'e getting alot of vintage lovin' guys around here.welcom to the forum rray and fiacovaz,

i dont know if having supra and acrolite snares makes me a ludwig player. i like the supra, the acrolite was my first snare.

**PHROGGE** · 01-21-2008, 05:24 PM

You Go Boyz & GIRLZ,,,,thxs For Checkin In.....my Vintage Ludwig Players Are Alive & Well!!!!

**jd09** · 01-22-2008, 10:12 AM

I'm a proud owner of a vintage Ludwig kit.

**fiacovaz** · 02-09-2008, 10:45 PM

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...aysagroove.jpg
Okay guys...1964 Ludwig Classics in Red Sparkle. The 2nd floor tom was added in 1973.

Frank

**fiacovaz** · 02-09-2008, 10:49 PM

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...az/TheBand.jpg

Sorry...this one shows the full kit with both floor to,s

Frank

ThePloughman · 02-10-2008, 01:25 AM

I have a new to me Ludwig Black Galaxy Acrolite I just aquired. 64.00 from ebay plus shipping. Great little drum.

But I am always going to be a Rogers guy.

**STICKSWIZZARDDRAGON** · 02-10-2008, 05:20 AM

OLA como estas PHROGGE ARTIST DRUMMER *MI AMIGO *
I own (HAVE) A 1964 LUDWIG VINTAGE CLASSIC RINGO EXACT *STYLE SERIES
& THE SAME BLACK & SILVER Finish THE BASS DRUM 14"X22" RACK TOM TOM-
9"X13" *FLOOR TOM 16"X 16" SNARE IS DIFFERENT ITS A LUDWIG SUPER SENSITIVE* 5"1/2" VERY HOT THE WHOLE SET (TRAPS) ARE HOT *THEY HAVE A VERY INCREDIBLE SOUND & VERY HOT SMOOTH FAST ACTION *INFACT they
BEEN AROUND THE WORLD 4-TIMES LITERALLY as I was makeing A liveing with
them ..I love these DRUMS ,CANS,SKINS ,TAMBORES*BUT NOW I retired them
& NOW USEING MY MAPEX STURNS WHICH A VERY RED HOT AS WELL**
I LOVE MY MAPEX**SATURNS** GRACIAS*

**carminemw** · 02-10-2008, 06:43 AM

I play (used to) 1963 vintage ludwigs. Still have my 1964 Supraphonic from my first kit...66-67 Ludwig Gold Sparkles. Use to have a flat black Octaplus kit in the 70's...

**fiacovaz** · 02-10-2008, 08:05 AM

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...aysagroove.jpg

vintage Ludwigs...1964 Classics.

**fiacovaz** · 02-10-2008, 08:07 AM

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...az/TheBand.jpg

Another look with my band and double floor toms

**STICKSWIZZARDDRAGON** · 02-10-2008, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by fiacovaz

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...az/TheBand.jpg

Another look with my band and double floor toms

OLA como estas Fiacovaz ARTIST DRUMMER * GREAT PICTURE
showing You HOT LUDWIGS &you PERFORMING YOUR ARTISTRY * GRACIAS

**STICKSWIZZARDDRAGON** · 02-10-2008, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by fiacovaz

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...aysagroove.jpg

vintage Ludwigs...1964 Classics.

OLA como estas FIZCOVAZ ARTIST DRUMMER ANOTHER GREAT PICTURE* GRACIAS*

**Stevo42w** · 02-12-2008, 06:23 AM

im a ludders luvva.... lol they have some great bands on that brand too.

**chris ny** · 02-20-2008, 08:14 PM

I have 2 set's of Ludwigs I love them
1st are maples
2nd are 1969 I just restored

**DrummerDawg1992** · 03-01-2008, 10:28 PM

Menu

Thread: Any Ludwig Players Here?

Thread Tools

Display

User Info Menu