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Ludwig Duco what wood used? Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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What woods were used for these vintage Ludwig Duco's?

'49-14x22 bass drum, '62-5x14 snare, '69-9x13 tom, '76-8x12 tom. I play this kit with small & big band Jazz group, the blend is cool (oh sorry pun). I hope someone can tell what woods were used with these vintages. Thanks for your research. All 4-drums are in excellent condition! 9x13 is the floor tom using a Gauger Flexframe & vintage Ludwig snare drum stand, (cut short for 26.25" rim height).

Blessings to all, Patrick / PDTpercussion in Southern California

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'83 Tama Artstar-Black, '05 DW Collector Series-Champagne Glass; '65 Ludwig, '49 Duco Ludwig-Blue/Silver; Yamaha Tour Custom; Star Jazz-MIJ; Snare drums: Premier w/gut; Custom brass Gretsch 5.5, '71-Ludwig 6.5 metal with wood top hoop; Yamaha 13" Musachi; Slingerland 7x15; Yamaha 5.5x14 Birch. Ludwig 3x13. Weekly performances: Jazz, big band, combo, Symphony, International, Cover band, musical theater.
Posted on 9 years ago
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Ludwig used maple,poplar and mahogany on the three ply drums. The poplar was always the large center ply. Maple was used a good bit on the outer of duco(painted drums). The 69 drum should have a clear maple interior. The 62 snare probably has a mahogany interior. I'll let someone else chime in on the '76. Is it 3 ply as well? As far as the 49..is it a Wfl badge drum or Ludwig? Two different companies at that time.

Mike

Posted on 9 years ago
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WFL badge on BD. 8x12, '76-clear on the inside, SD white painted inside no serial numbers on keystone badge. I will try to post pix, (how do you do that?)

I value your reply, I play 'dem Ducos again tonight!

Thanks, Patrick

'83 Tama Artstar-Black, '05 DW Collector Series-Champagne Glass; '65 Ludwig, '49 Duco Ludwig-Blue/Silver; Yamaha Tour Custom; Star Jazz-MIJ; Snare drums: Premier w/gut; Custom brass Gretsch 5.5, '71-Ludwig 6.5 metal with wood top hoop; Yamaha 13" Musachi; Slingerland 7x15; Yamaha 5.5x14 Birch. Ludwig 3x13. Weekly performances: Jazz, big band, combo, Symphony, International, Cover band, musical theater.
Posted on 9 years ago
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