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Which would you rather buy in this situation 60's Luddy vs '69 Slingerland Last viewed: 24 minutes ago

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i am torn right now between two kits i have the opportunity to purchase.

one is a

1968-1969 Slingerland Duet Outfit in silver sparkle.

12x8, 13x9, 16x16, 20x14 (2)

and the second is a

1960/63-1968 Ludwig in black diamond pearl

8x12 rack tom from 1965.

14x14 floor tom Pre Serial from 1960-1963.

16x22 kick drum from 1967.

both kits just look phenomenal. and i am told that those were the golden years for slingerland. luddy has rail consolette mount, slingerland has virgin bd's. the luddy has had the bearing edges re-cut by the shop manager at pork pie. they are 60 degree cut with a round over edge.

both are priced about the same. within $100 of eachother.

i am having a tough time making a decision though.

help me out please before i pull out my hair.

i know its probably more of a matter of opinion, but my opinion is that i can't choose. haha.

Posted on 12 years ago
#1
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I vote Slingerland.....and this coming from a longtime Ludwig guy......why? Better value for the money in this case. Also, I've never been a fan of black diamond pearl...too fugly in my book. Silver sparkle is just so much classier, plus its a double bass kit! Yes Sir

Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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From Ludwig-dude

I vote Slingerland.....and this coming from a longtime Ludwig guy......why? Better value for the money in this case. Also, I've never been a fan of black diamond pearl...too fugly in my book. Silver sparkle is just so much classier, plus its a double bass kit! Yes Sir

ooooo, ok. thats 1 for slingerland. the silver sparkle kit does just look gorgeous. the hoops especially on the bass drum with the inlay. although, i really do like the black marine pearl though. it may not be the best out of the choice wraps ludwig has to offer but it is still pretty damn classy in my opinion. and yeh, the double bass is definitely a pro. i dont think i would play that configuration at gigs though. too much to haul and too much space. and to be honest, no room for it in the music either. i guess here and there but not enough to make it worth bringing extra. thanks for your opinion!

Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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Since they're all great drums, I'd go for Slingerlands, simply because I ike SS more than BDP. Double BD is really cool, too.

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Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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Patrick,

I, too, am a longtime Ludwig guy and agree that those Luddys look sweet.

However, were it I faced with the decision, I'd have to go for the Slingerlands.

They look great,too.

I like both colors so my choice would be based on drum sizes (now, if the Ludwig bass were 20x14 I'd have to reconsider), my preference for two toms up, and the fact I've never owned any Slingerlands. I have had occasions to play them (and was impressed) but haven't ever had any.

I feel, in the long-run, the Slingys are the better value; at least they would be for me.

It is great that you have a choice of 2 fine drum sets.

Good luck,

MarkE

Posted on 12 years ago
#5
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From Ludwig-dude

I vote Slingerland.....and this coming from a longtime Ludwig guy......why? Better value for the money in this case. Also, I've never been a fan of black diamond pearl...too fugly in my book. Silver sparkle is just so much classier, plus its a double bass kit! Yes Sir

Exactly! Black diamond does look too fudgie wudgie.

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Posted on 12 years ago
#6
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I vote the Slingys...The Luds are very nice too, but, the edges have been recut, which in my opinion, takes away from being original...

Just my 2 cents...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 12 years ago
#7
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Slingerland. No choice here for me. As the gent prior mentioned ... the edges have been recut on the Luddy. That smokes it for value from where I sit. Not that there's anything wrong with it ... just hits the resale/value/marketability of them. The Slingerland kit is very sweet and very original ... yes?

What Would You Do
Posted on 12 years ago
#8
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Is the value of the Slingy that much better? Those 14 inch floor toms from Ludwig are going for a grip lately. I dig em both personally but I am not sure the future value lies with the Slingerland. In just about any condition. I agree on the re-cut edges though.

1954 Gretsch Name Band Outfit White Marine Pearl
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
Posted on 12 years ago
#9
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Hello from London, this is my first posting and I too would go for the Slingy, first of all the Luddy has re cut edges, second it is a gathering of orphan drums and thirdly you can reduce the Slingy setup to a four piece or five piece so the options are better.

Posted on 12 years ago
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