Ludwig Drums Discussion

[Tigers]

Can some one tell me what Ludwig sizes Allen White played i seem to think 22 12 13 14 16 18 correct me if in wrong please wake up everyone let's rock n roll 1234

[Tigers]

What 15in heads are available over there in the states let's rock roll 1234

[Tigers]

Man that is one beatuful kit I see ya got the 15x13 that must sound awsome why not couple it with the 16 and the 14 on the left 16 and 15 that must be thunderes what wrap is that? Have Ludwig still have the Sunset Diamond Pearl wrap thats me favorite. Let's rock n roll man 1234

[Tigers]

Ya got a Supraphonic to go with those luddys nice let's rock n roll 1234

[Tigers]

What are ya thoughrs on the Vibraband tom holder or are rhe Atlas a better option let's rock n roll man1234

[Tigers]

Nice luddys man.

[Tigers]

Man that kit as awsome love em

[slinky]

These seem to be basically a new line of Ludwig drums? Kinda like DW PDP?

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[slanddad]

I don't think these are even made by Ludwig( Conn Selmer ). They are more high end using Keller shells.

[Ricardo]

Anyone here into Ludwig Centennials?

[inthpktplayer]

I'm still banging on these, 13, 16, 18, 24 and sounding as good as ever.
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[Olimpass]

My Vistalite kit. Made a custom clip mount type tom holder with conduit years ago.

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Now I have one of these I could try but used to what I have.

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[drummer]

That is so cool!! Do you still have the kit?

[Olimpass]

That is so cool!! Do you still have the kit?

Thanks drummer. Yes I do. It’s currently, 13,14,15” vistalite concert toms, a 22” bass drum. Using a Pearl 6.5x14” snare drum. Someday I’d like to add a 12” tom and 16” floor tom.

[drummer]

Remember those Ludwig Vistalites that lit up? I wanted those so badly when I was a kid!

[Olimpass]

Remember those Ludwig Vistalites that lit up? I wanted those so badly when I was a kid!

Didn’t know you could buy them that way. Always thought someone put lights in there.
Cool

[drummer]

I asked AI ... Ludwig Vistalites ... did they make them with lights in them?

Answer:
That’s a fun question — and yes, in a few rare cases, Ludwig Vistalites (those iconic clear acrylic drums from the ’70s) were indeed outfitted with lights — though they weren’t standard production models.

Here’s how it breaks down:

Factory-made “Illuminated” Vistalites:

- Ludwig experimented with internally lit Vistalites in the mid-1970s, mainly for display and promotional purposes.

- These drums had built-in lights inside the shells, often with wiring running through the lugs or stands.

- A few were custom-ordered by artists or dealers, but they were very limited and never mass-produced.

Stage Modifications:

- Many drummers (especially in the arena-rock era) added their own lights — either with colored bulbs, rope lights, or later LEDs — to make the translucent shells glow on stage.

- Bands like The Who, Led Zeppelin, and others helped make the clear acrylic “light show” look popular.

- These DIY or tech-installed versions were much more common than factory-lit kits.

In short:
✅ Yes — a few legit Ludwig lit kits existed.
But most “light-up” Vistalites you see were customized by the drummer or crew, not made that way by Ludwig.

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So, it looks like you were right. I remember seeing them lighted in magazines when I was a kid so I just assumed they also sold them that way.

[Olimpass]

I asked AI ... Ludwig Vistalites ... did they make them with lights in them?

Answer:
That’s a fun question — and yes, in a few rare cases, Ludwig Vistalites (those iconic clear acrylic drums from the ’70s) were indeed outfitted with lights — though they weren’t standard production models.

Here’s how it breaks down:

Factory-made “Illuminated” Vistalites:

- Ludwig experimented with internally lit Vistalites in the mid-1970s, mainly for display and promotional purposes.

- These drums had built-in lights inside the shells, often with wiring running through the lugs or stands.

- A few were custom-ordered by artists or dealers, but they were very limited and never mass-produced.

Stage Modifications:

- Many drummers (especially in the arena-rock era) added their own lights — either with colored bulbs, rope lights, or later LEDs — to make the translucent shells glow on stage.

- Bands like The Who, Led Zeppelin, and others helped make the clear acrylic “light show” look popular.

- These DIY or tech-installed versions were much more common than factory-lit kits.

In short:
✅ Yes — a few legit Ludwig lit kits existed.
But most “light-up” Vistalites you see were customized by the drummer or crew, not made that way by Ludwig.

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So, it looks like you were right. I remember seeing them lighted in magazines when I was a kid so I just assumed they also sold them that way.

Very cool! Thank you Tom for looking that up. More input on the education for me and any who did not know.

[Olimpass]

I also have one of those Ludwig Breakbeats drum kits. I received it from a friend who I helped do some work in New York. It’s when they first came out and the “blue azure” color was all that was offered at the time. I love it.

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