Ludwig “Hot Rod” Black Beauty. Looks like only in Europe....
What do you think. Yes? No?
I don’t dig the matte black.
What do you think. Yes? No?
I don’t dig the matte black.
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bassanddrum84
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That is a gorgeous snare. Love the matte black and the hardware just sets it off
Doesn’t have the appeal and mystique of the black mirror chrome, which is what makes the BB iconic after its sound.
You won’t catch me playing one.
You won’t catch me playing one.
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Shells with some kind of defect that they cover up with a matte black finish and sell to europeans?
cochlea
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Looks pretty, but I've never been a fan of anything other than chrome hardware. To me, gold doesn't wear well over time if you intend to play this drum rather than store it away as a collector's piece.
wait till they engrave it CC..
2) not sure I like the "gretsch" hoops on a Lud
2) not sure I like the "gretsch" hoops on a Lud
It doesn't look like a Ludwig except for the badge. Many companies have beaded shells.
That wasn't very Ludwig of them.
That wasn't very Ludwig of them.
Yeah, that copper hardware with the matte black is evocative of a Saudi Prince VIP Section at a Euro Disney Car Show.
If it were chrome hardware, or slightly dirty nickel without the die cast hoopery, the combo might have a lean muscular look.
But as it is we’ve got a Black Beauty impersonating as a matte black Lamborghini Aventador with coppery wheels. The kind of 700 hp half-a-million-dollar car that is driven into a light pole within its first half hour of leaving the showroom.
If it were chrome hardware, or slightly dirty nickel without the die cast hoopery, the combo might have a lean muscular look.
But as it is we’ve got a Black Beauty impersonating as a matte black Lamborghini Aventador with coppery wheels. The kind of 700 hp half-a-million-dollar car that is driven into a light pole within its first half hour of leaving the showroom.
I think I'd like it better with the correct drum finish.......the mysterious shiny black......
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would you pay 3 or 400 for that?
1940s 7x14 WFL Nickel Over Brass Snare Drum | Things That Make Noise | Reverb
1940s WFL Nickel Over Brass Snare Drum 7x14" Nickel Over Brass Shell Aluminum WFL badge, top part broke off 8 Tube lugs Unoriginal Inde throw off for a more modern playability. Had to drill two extra holes to fit the throw off. (see photo) Few dents around the drum...
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would you pay 3 or 400 for that?
DamnSingerAlsoDrums
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Quote of the month , sir!!!
Mojo. It’s value cannot be quantified.here Boys... Discuss.
1940s 7x14 WFL Nickel Over Brass Snare Drum | Things That Make Noise | Reverb
1940s WFL Nickel Over Brass Snare Drum 7x14" Nickel Over Brass Shell Aluminum WFL badge, top part broke off 8 Tube lugs Unoriginal Inde throw off for a more modern playability. Had to drill two extra holes to fit the throw off. (see photo) Few dents around the drum...
would you pay 3 or 400 for that?
bassanddrum84
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Ludwig or not I like it. I love die cast hoops on my snares anyway.
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If you are serious Joe? I'd hold out for a Slingerland Artist or Professional, I think they are the best one piece NOB's. But that one for $350, maybe 400, no more. New strainer, extra holes, dents... And remember that is a one piece NOB shell, not the same as a two piece, but pretty close, and you can keep an extra grand or so in your pocket. But you can never go wrong with vintage NOB, but I wouldn't pay the listed price for that.here Boys... Discuss.
1940s 7x14 WFL Nickel Over Brass Snare Drum | Things That Make Noise | Reverb
1940s WFL Nickel Over Brass Snare Drum 7x14" Nickel Over Brass Shell Aluminum WFL badge, top part broke off 8 Tube lugs Unoriginal Inde throw off for a more modern playability. Had to drill two extra holes to fit the throw off. (see photo) Few dents around the drum...
would you pay 3 or 400 for that?
But back on topic... I think someone at Ludwig has my drum room bugged, but I don't like the Matte. Nothing wrong with gold on snares (only) they are the "royalty" of the drum set.
I just need to get a gold strainer. Does Trick make a gold strainer that will fit over a beaded shell? That would seal the deal for me.
BB+DC= Great (modern) Snare sound.
MSG
that's what I'm saying Possible steal (no pun) sitting ..there.
I'm serious for others I don't do metal snares besides the hoops lugs and strainer)
me like wood.
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Radio King
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The "matte" finish doesn't do a thing for me, though it is likely more durable than the standard black nickel plating. I suspect Matched Gripper is correct that these were probably B-stock shells. Apply a matte black finish on them, add copper plated hardware and they become a Limited Edition.
looking better in the larger pictures
The matte finish doesn't look good to me. The only drums with gold (or copper) hardware that I've come close to liking are on the Gretsch cadillac green sets, with
gold sparkle BD inlay and gold hardware.
