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What was that snare on Letterman last night? Last viewed: 4 hours ago

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Did anyone watch David Letterman last night (May 7)? Letterman was making some jokes about Todd Rudgren's multi-colored jacket, saying it was a "saleman's sampler" (one that showed off all the available fabrics). After a commercial break, he says he has another "salesman's special". He then opens a snare case on his desk and pulls out a beautiful, rainbow patterned, multi-colored Ludwig snare (wish I had a screen shot).

I assume this snare must have been one of Anton's, but I couldn't tell if this was a vintage snare or a modern Ludwig repro. Did Ludwig make a wrap pattern of all the sparkle finishes, or was this indeed a sales rep's display model? What say you Luddy experts?

-No Guru... still learning more every day-
Posted on 12 years ago
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From mchair303

Did anyone watch David Letterman last night (May 7)? Letterman was making some jokes about Todd Rudgren's multi-colored jacket, saying it was a "saleman's sampler" (one that showed off all the available fabrics). After a commercial break, he says he has another "salesman's special". He then opens a snare case on his desk and pulls out a beautiful, rainbow patterned, multi-colored Ludwig snare (wish I had a screen shot). I assume this snare must have been one of Anton's, but I couldn't tell if this was a vintage snare or a modern Ludwig repro. Did Ludwig make a wrap pattern of all the sparkle finishes, or was this indeed a sales rep's display model? What say you Luddy experts?

Well I was surprised that Letterman knew that it was a Ludwig. Here are some pics.

1958 Gretsch Kit
1966 Kent Kit
1969 Ludwig Standard Kit
1970 Rogers Power Tone Kit
1970's Ludwig Vistalite Kit
1994 Yamaha Maple Custom
2010 Yamaha Maple Custom
28 assorted snares (including some real crap)
and 1 really nice K Zildjian Istanbul
Posted on 12 years ago
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Current re-issue model Luddy...

The Black Keys drummer has a whole set!

Dave is into drums....hence he knew about Ludwig......

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 12 years ago
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Wow, how'd you get those screen shots? So we have a vintage keystone badge and mini classic lugs, but what's up with that butt plate? So is this a stock drum?

-No Guru... still learning more every day-
Posted on 12 years ago
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Found these pics of the snare if it helps

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff367/jordanplaysdrums/null-3.jpg

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff367/jordanplaysdrums/null-1.jpg

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff367/jordanplaysdrums/null.jpg

1960-61 ludwig sky blue pearl 22/16/12
1967 ludwig acrolite snare
1972 ludwig vistalite clear 22/14/13/14 matching snare
1970's MIJ tempro pro snare
Posted on 12 years ago
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guess i was a lil late! haha sorry didn't see those other pic posts..

1960-61 ludwig sky blue pearl 22/16/12
1967 ludwig acrolite snare
1972 ludwig vistalite clear 22/14/13/14 matching snare
1970's MIJ tempro pro snare
Posted on 12 years ago
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Here's a pic of off the Ludwig site. What an eye catcher!

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1964 Ludwig Champagne Super Classic
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
Odds & Sods

Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
Item may be subject to change!
Posted on 12 years ago
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It looks like Ludwig reproduced the same color scheme as this one-off set, made by WFL for a trade show (The Ludwig Book, R,Cook).

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Posted on 12 years ago
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I love that kit...a real "eye-catcher"! But then, I like the VistaLite Patriotic too.

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Gary G.
1963 Ludwig Gold Sparkle Hollywood Kit
Ludwig Collection: 10 Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Customized Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Vintage Foot Pedals, 1 Single Value Bugle
Posted on 12 years ago
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From what I understand back in the day the Ludwig sales rep had a drum they took with them that had every sparkle, glass wrap on it. Now Ludwig is selling sets like that as the Salesman Sampler. Something like that. I think they look pretty cool. Speaking of Todd. We had the same lenses.

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