Let me guess.........MIC

Made in China........

And that's just for the drums, no hardware but the legs for the bass and floor and the rack tom mount!!

There should be a disclaimer at the bottom of the page where it says:

Historic Fact:

The Club Date kit originated as a lower-cost alternative to Ludwig’s original Super Classic Series. Debuting in 1962, Club Date featured the same shell as Super Classic, but the center-mounted, dual-sided lugs required less manufacturing time.

However these are imported drums and feature 6 Ply Cherry / Gumwood Shell

I still think they sound great and I'll buy the Jazzette when things calm down in a while.

i'm excited about the new clubdates. but i bothered me when i first read that 62 reference somewhere else. clubdates were around before 62. dont know who did the research for that.

mike

Yikes! That's quite a price tag. For that kind of dough I'd rather buy the real thing. What's the shell construction on these?

6 Ply Cherry / Gumwood Shell

Rounded dual 35 degree bearing edge

I owned a Mod Orange Retro LE that had those cherry/gumwood shells. Those drums sound GREAT. I was surprised at how good they sounded. Vintage warmth with modern volume and projection. Nothing 'muddy' sounding about them at all. If Ludwig is using the cherry/gumwood shells on this line, without hearing the new kits, I can tell you these are going to be some terrific sounding drums.

$850. introductory price sounds about right to me. They picked a price-point right in the 'intermediate kit' range. Good on Ludwig. Somebody over there is really starting to 'get it.'

I want one!

* Mike is correct, I owned a 59' clubdate kit and there are older ones around.

John

1958 Clubdate drums

Yes, Good on Ludwig!

kellyj

I sold a 1965 Oyster Blue CD kit recently for $750 in 20,12,14 sizes......needed around $100-150 to make perfect....no extra holes........

so,for around the price of a new kit made in China,I sold someone a rare finish kit in very good + condition.

Which would you rather have?

Blair