ludwig

my first and only drum kit since age 12 was a ludwig 1965 gold sparkle kit. i must have some kind of ocd or something, because even then i made absolute sure the kit was in top shape. i wouldn’t settle for a beat up kit. cut to current day, the keystone badge (my favorite looking bit of the kit…...

Busted out my Ludwig Epic Centurian snare drum for our 4th Episode of: The Sounds of Snares! My daughter is really loving it and that makes me a happy drum dad! Anyways, here's just a quick talk and sound sample of this snare! All comments and feedback welcomed! Thanks for watching!

UPDATE x2 Two other drums gone. Only 2 left... UPDATED! Price drops and one drum gone. Make me an offer if you see something you're interested in. Trades also possible... Hey all - Selling some of my collection off as I need some space in the racks - these drums are pretty unusual and...

I'm looking to replace all the heads on my toms. My 18" Floor Tom came with an Evans Uno 58/Genera Reso head, but I can't find it for sale anywhere. Will a regular Evans G1 clear sound as good as this (with Evans G2 clear on top)? For reference it's a Ludwig 3-ply (maple/poplar/maple) with...

No need to do this as a poll or anything, but I'd love some feedback from you folks in the know about a potential drum purchase. Here's the scenario: I currently have a Gretsch Brooklyn kit (8,10,12,14,20 w/ matching snare), as well as a 60's brass dyna-sonic and a 6.5" copperphonic. I am...

I have a good friend who tried to place an order for a new Acrolite because he couldn't find any 8-lug models, come to find out that Ludwig is no longer offering an 8-lug version of the Acrolite. He asked me if I had heard of this and it was news to me, so I figured I'd give everyone an update...

Hey all, wanted to share a recent acquisition that some of you may find familiar here on the forum. Many endless thank you’s to Glenn Norton for allowing me to be the next care taker of such a special set. 1955 WFL 14x20(2) 16x16 16x14 7x13(2) 5.5x14 in stunning original RED duco lacquer...

I purchased this snare today as I initially thought it was a Ludwig super sensitive without a badge, however, I just noticed the “imperial” lugs have only 2 tiers instead of 3. The throw off and butt plate also don’t have any Ludwig markings on them. I am now curious as to what I just bought. It...

Hello all. I picked up a WMP pioneer dated May 4 1966 (happy star wars day) for $350 and it’s a bit discolored. Not horribly but enough to make me want to get it back to as true as possible if at all doable. Any tips for cleaning and whitening a wrap like this? Thanks in advance!! Would also...

Hello all! I’m looking for a 17” ludwig marching snare from the 60’s. anyone got any leads? I talked to a guy who has one but he wants to sell it with a gold sparkle KS jelly bean kit with WFL and KS luddys but he’s looking for a 16” ft to swap out so it’s more authentic and so he could sell me...

Hey drummers, Just bought a COB Supraphonic with 1997 stamped on the inside. B/O badge, 3135785 serial number. BR stamped under the throw. Extra holes that look like they would have held a badge on the side. I know that B Stock Supras sometimes get/got a B/O badge but this is serialized...

Hey all, I am floating the idea of selling a wonderful blue sparkle Super Classic, and my gold sparkle School Festival. 9x13, 16x16, 14x22 sizes for the kit. The floor tom hoops are COB while the rack has steel hoops (probably factory since this was a transitionary time). The original rail has...

I'm looking for a new mounting system for my Ludwig mid-tom but I'm not sure what to get. Here's some specs: 1977/78, 14x10, 6-lugs, 3-ply (maple/poplar/maple), re-rings. I currently just have the stock dual L mount. One of the problems I'm having is that the tom sounds awesome and super...

Hey DFO, the time has come to thin the herd a bit and get this killer kit to someone who will appreciate it. For sale is a ~2017 Ludwig Vistalite re-issue in clear finish. Sizes are 14x22, 16x16, 8x10, 8x12, 9x13 and a 5x14 snare in great condition. Never gigged and no blemishes but I'll give...

2018 7 PLY Classic Maple Ludwig 10"X14" Silver Sparkle Snare Drum ..need to find a "lowest height" cradle type snare stand for it

If you had to rewrap a Jazzette kit, what color would you choose besides mahogany or natural maple thermogloss? Is there something about the sizes that would make you enjoy one color over another? Cheers, Benny

I posted about my Super Classic recently. Basically a 1959 with a 1962 bass drum. I am recutting the bearing edges because they really need it. Especially the rack tom. Currently, all of the edges are 45 degree roundovers. -Would those be original or would these drums have come with 30 degree...

For sale are the following snare drums. All drums are in excellent condition and 100% functional. Prices include PayPal fees (if applicable). Prices do NOT include shipping. Shipping will be calculated to the actual cost to your delivery address (using the carrier of your choice). Shipping...

I purchased this "1959 Super Classic" on Reverb not too long ago (I won't name the seller before giving them a chance to correct their mistakes). I've owned it for a couple of months and have FINALLY gotten the time to inspect it more thoroughly. My main source of confusion is the bass drum...