This is not my favorite finish either, but it's starting to grow on me. I really bought them because they are clean and original, plus the price was right and leaves me some room to make a profit if I decide to sell them.
As others have also said, this is not my favorite finish. But like you just mentioned, they are clean and original and you might make some $$$ if/when you sell them. Good luck!
-Mark
They have a good vibe and you got a good deal. 6-ply Ludwigs sound great to me because they have a warm tone as well as punch.
As a child of the '70's, those mother-of-countertop Cortex wraps give me warm fuzzies.
Simulated woodgrain!
-Erik
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Early '70's Slingerland New Rock #50 in blue agate (20-16-13-12)
Late '50's WFL Swingster/Barrett Deems in black/gold Duco
'70's Slingerland Gene Krupa Sound King COB
early '70's Ludwig Acrolite
'80's Ludwig Rocker II 6 1/2" snare
Rogers Supreme Big "R" hi hat
I painted the hoops and put a Ludwig logo head I had sitting around on the front. New heads on the toms and I'm ready to rock.
I should say so!
Love the snare, especially.
-Erik
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Early '70's Slingerland New Rock #50 in blue agate (20-16-13-12)
Late '50's WFL Swingster/Barrett Deems in black/gold Duco
'70's Slingerland Gene Krupa Sound King COB
early '70's Ludwig Acrolite
'80's Ludwig Rocker II 6 1/2" snare
Rogers Supreme Big "R" hi hat
How is their sound different from the Rogers kit you have?
I really don't hear a big difference, except that the Ludwigs are louder, especially the kick. I use coated ambassadors on all the kits I've owned and tune them the same.
I finally broke down and rented a storage room to practice and I played the Ludwigs for the first time today, I'll upload a video soon. In the mean time, here's a few pictures in my new rehearsal space.
Those turned out nice. I really like the finish. The snare blends in well too. Nice touch with the Ludwig throne!
Mike
