Damn! That stinks. From the video's I've seen though they sound like true Ludwig's but then again those are miked videos. My evolution maples sound 100% Ludwig and they are made in Asia but they have 100% North American maple wood so I don't see why the Neusonic's would not sound like true Ludwig's but we know sound is subjective. So I guess we will find out when somebody buys one and takes it home and posts the results.
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Ludwig Neusonic?
- Thread starter Gunnellett
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You are most likely right!
My Evolution maples are Asian built with North american maple and sound like pure Ludwig's so I'm sure those Neusonic's are probably the real deal.
Heartbeat
Advanced Heart Guru
2112 Percussion in Raleigh has a natural maple Neusonic kit. Very pretty. I didn't catch the price. And the last time I was at SoundPure (a few weeks ago), they had a white kit.
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It looks like the Neusonics use similar non adjustable spurs like the ones on a $200 Orbitune set.
"Sound like pure Ludwigs???" Not sure what that means... every line of Ludwigs sound different, right?
Maybe I worded it wrong: "That Ludwig Sound"
Yes the different lines sound different but they all have a distinct sound that only sounds like a Ludwig. A Ludwig sounds like a Ludwig! In my Junior high Band class they used Pearl and in my High school Band class they used Ludwig and that was back in the 80's. The Ludwig's sounded like something totally different. I hear Ludwig sets today and they have that same sound. It's indescribable. I don't know how else to explain it!
Elvis
The King of Rock'n'Roll
Everyone's hardware and trim comes from overseas. Its been no secret for a long time now...as for the wood, the shells are assembled in Monroe, that is correct, but the source of the veneers that make up the shells. That's what we're getting at.
Elvis
712drummer
DFO Veteran
Back to drums:
Gotta give them credit for trying to make a more affordable kit with American made shells and assembled in America, even if hardware is cheaper and finishes are cheaper.
And traditional size options
Gotta give them credit for trying to make a more affordable kit with American made shells and assembled in America, even if hardware is cheaper and finishes are cheaper.
And traditional size options
Gunnellett
DFO Veteran
This thread has been more informative on the Neusonics than anything I've found a
Well stated and exactly the reason for the interest in these drums!
Even if the Neusonics end up not quite being the sound one may be looking for, it may be a great option for others.
It feels a bit like turning back the clock. I wonder how long its been since you could buy an American made shell made by one of the big guys?
Well stated and exactly the reason for the interest in these drums!
Even if the Neusonics end up not quite being the sound one may be looking for, it may be a great option for others.
It feels a bit like turning back the clock. I wonder how long its been since you could buy an American made shell made by one of the big guys?
Excellent point! I wish more companies did the same. I went with an Asian made Ludwig because I wanted Ludwig's. But to build a big set like mine would have been prohibitively expensive if I would have bought Classic maples. Maybe in the future they can get back to getting things made here that are more affordable. The Neusonic is a step in that direction.
So does anyone actually HAVE one of these kits? My curiosity meter is at 11!
Me too! So far nobody has posted that they've bought one. I might have to in the future! Looks like a nice small footprint kit to play around with.
singleordoubleheads
DFO Veteran
They do! I'm not in the market for anything right now, but I do have to admit that Sugar Maple finish is so sweet!!
I agree!
And I'm not in the market either but certain things push me into the market, this being one of them LOL!
I thought someone said the sugar maple looked cheap up close. I wondered if it was a fake veneer rather than the natural shell?
Hard to tell, I guess it would have to be seen in person. And from what I gather, practically nobody has gotten to see them.
dogmanaut
DFO Veteran
I’ve got it — how about everyone here just pitches in $20-$50 so we can buy a DFO-owned Neusonic? That way somebody will finally get to see and play one of these.
Drum Gear Review
DFO Veteran
That was me that said the veneer looked cheap. It's a print on top of the same wrap used on all the others if I understand correctly.
It looks fine from a few feet away, but it's disappointing up close. Here's the full article I wrote about it:
http://drummagazine.com/review-ludwig-neusonic-shell-pack/
Concerns are in the "MINOR CONCESSIONS" section near the bottom.
Again, I really enjoyed the sound of these drums. There is something about them that looks kind of cheap, but they play like more expensive drums.
It looks fine from a few feet away, but it's disappointing up close. Here's the full article I wrote about it:
http://drummagazine.com/review-ludwig-neusonic-shell-pack/
Concerns are in the "MINOR CONCESSIONS" section near the bottom.
Again, I really enjoyed the sound of these drums. There is something about them that looks kind of cheap, but they play like more expensive drums.
Hahahahaha!! That's sounds like a plan. Problem is where to keep it so everyone can play it. I guess in the middle, Kansas maybe? Or we can just have it shipped to me and I can do all the testing and would post the results. After I use it for a year I promise I will ship it to everyone else to play. I can even cover the return shipping label cost LOL!!
