I know this is probably the wrong kind of question, but your opinions are much valued, so here it comes:
What are the best Luddies ever made??
I'm not talking about snares only here, I'm talking drumkits. And when I say 'best'... well, personal preference in sound is of course a factor, but also craftmanship, studriness, fame, all-round serviceability etc. In order to narrow things down a bit, pick a kit from the 1960s and one from the 1970s.
Thanks in advance for helping a newbie :)
Alex
What if you like 50's ones?
I'm really digging the ones from the 30's... and snares from the 20's
1958-63 stuff is killer in my book. I never have problems with drums from that era. Same with Legacy drums from 2008-present day.
I have a huge love for most things Ludwig. except the rivet era drums.
Another vote for late 50's early 60's stuff.
Agreed, late 50's/early 60's Ludwig drums are the ones to own and play. I think the transition badge drums from 59' are consistently some of the best sounding drums to be had.
John
1958-63 stuff is killer in my book. I never have problems with drums from that era. Same with Legacy drums from 2008-present day.
+1.I have to agree with Bun here,but honorable mention to the late 60's mid 70's 3 ply re ring maple/poplar/ maple,clear interior ,B/O badged drums also.
A second honorable mention to Late 60's early 70's Ludwig Standards.Not the greatest hardware,but they sound great.
Steve B
Transition badge...they are awesome and seem very rare on full kits. I have one :)
1958-63 stuff is killer in my book. I never have problems with drums from that era. Same with Legacy drums from 2008-present day.
Another +1 on the 1958-63 stuff.
I found a Transition Badge (1960) 10x14 - 16 lug marcher that I'm going to convert to a 6 3/14 x 14 and re-wrap. That thing is built like a tank. The chrome on the lugs is better than stuff I've seen on most 70's drums. The hoops are thick COB and in great shape. But the WMP wrap is badly sun faded, so I stuck the shell outside overnight during the Polar Vortex to try and get the wrap to separate/crack from the shell. The -15 deg. temperatures didn't do a thing! I'm going to carefully try heat to see if I can soften up the glue.
It makes sense that late 50's/early 60's Ludwig drums are ones to seek out. After February 9, 1964 things drastically changed for Ludwig.
-Tim
