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If you say so!Right there with you, brother. Ludwig's 10-ply Aged Exotics are superb drums - they rival Sonor SQ2 in build quality.
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If you say so!Right there with you, brother. Ludwig's 10-ply Aged Exotics are superb drums - they rival Sonor SQ2 in build quality.
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Don't quote me on this, but I thought you could provide Ludwig with custom Delmar wrap for them to wrap your drums. Probably would need to order the wrap through Precision Drum. I thought I've seen people do that before.Yep I want one in Salesman Wrap. Is anyone making the wrap or a close copy these days?
They were doing that, not sure if they still are -- but last time I saw someone reference it, they mentioned there was an upcharge. Sounds ridiculous to me to charge more for a drum when they aren't paying for the wrap.Don't quote me on this, but I thought you could provide Ludwig with custom Delmar wrap for them to wrap your drums. Probably would need to order the wrap through Precision Drum. I thought I've seen people do that before.
Noble and Cooley SS (sigh)...someday. When you say Camco, are we including Tamco? (love my LA's).There are no 'best drums ever made', but I would vote for Noble & Cooley, Craviotto and Camco. Given those brands I think the thing that links them is - small company making drums by hand with passion.
I'm pretty sure I'd marry those...I picked these Camco Oaklawns up a few years back and I must say, the build quality is in a league of its own for vintage drums. And the sound is equally as impressive.
I bought a Ludwig Classic Maple kit years ago and they’re pretty nice drums. I gave them to my son who really likes them but plays his vintage Ludwigs more often.
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Looks like a Roger's tom mount. Did Camco not make their own?I picked these Camco Oaklawns up a few years back and I must say, the build quality is in a league of its own for vintage drums. And the sound is equally as impressive.
I bought a Ludwig Classic Maple kit years ago and they’re pretty nice drums. I gave them to my son who really likes them but plays his vintage Ludwigs more often.
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Aquarian makes the prettiest drumheads. You should check out the clear Studio X's.I don't know if they are the best but they are my best! Classic Maples sound incredible, tune easy, look amazing and are reasonably priced for professional USA made drums. Plus they've got the Ludwig mojo! I always wanted a big Classic Maples kit and last year I was able to buy them new. I started with cheaper Ludwig's and when ready to upgrade I considered other kits. In the end I bit the bullet and bought what I really wanted. "Buy once, cry once"!
Mine are 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16 & 22 in Vintage Black Oyster:
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Thats a pearl of wisdom,right there!If you love your drums that's all that matters...and If the club supplies the drums all you have to bring are cymbals and sticks... you love those drums too....
They are still doing it, the shop I recently ordered mine through had also placed an order with Ludwig on behalf of another client for the ‘customer supplied wrap’ option. From what I heard they did not necessarily charge more but they don’t discount them any. You pay the same full price PLUS the cost of the wrap you purchase elsewhere... and shipping it to them, etc. Not the cheapest I’m sure but, I guess if you truly want a one-of-a-kind build that’s what you do.They were doing that, not sure if they still are -- but last time I saw someone reference it, they mentioned there was an upcharge. Sounds ridiculous to me to charge more for a drum when they aren't paying for the wrap.
...and people thought I was a FOOL in 1999...HA! vindication is MINE!I recently purchased a ludwig 13/14/16/24 kit and I am totally blown away. So much so that I purchased a second set in 12/14/20. Unbelievably versatile and super easy to get a great sound.