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Thinking of going vintage Ludwig... Last viewed: 49 minutes ago

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I've played Yammies for a long time, but thinking about selling the modern kit and going straight Ludwig 3 ply. Anyone just play vintage drumsets? Let's not include snare drums because in my view, some new snares are just as valid...like new Ludwig metal snares for example. Talk to me.

Posted on 13 years ago
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Thats ALL I have ever played...since 1968!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 13 years ago
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A dude .. :) that is just about all we play here but it is not just as simple as 3 ply there is 5 ply 6 ply 8 ply and a ton of other reasons to play vintage mostly they are built better have better hardware and the wraps are tons better if in still great shape.....

Posted on 13 years ago
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Made the switch about 4 years ago. Never looked back.

Posted on 13 years ago
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The more I think about it, the more I think my 60s Ludwigs are the sound. So much so that I'm ready to ditch my modern kit (of another brand). The only thing I think I'll miss is the better hardware, but I began using a snare stand to mount the rack tom, so that solves one issue. The only issue is try and keep the bass drum stable, since the bass drum legs are kind of whimpy on these old drums...

Posted on 13 years ago
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all I've got is vintage.

I've heard some great modern kits, but there is just something about playing an old kit.

Posted on 13 years ago
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From Shawn M

all I've got is vintage.I've heard some great modern kits, but there is just something about playing an old kit.

And THAT from a young pup!

Shawn, every drum you play is older than you, right?

I love it when you younger guys come to the same conclusions as us old burps (from the other end)! Makes us feel like we've NOT lost all the marbles yet, anyway!

Bill
Cherryvale, Ks
"Redrums - Ks" on FB and Reverb
(also "billnvick" on eBay)
Posted on 13 years ago
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I rejoined the Slingerland fold a couple of years ago, but I can't bring myself to sell my Yamaha RCs.

Strangely enough, I think my guitarist prefers the Yamahas. I find that surprising, since he's such a dyed-in-the-wool vintage Fender guy.

The Slingerlands will always be my No. 1 kit, although I'm looking forward to debuting my clear Vistalites in a few weeks, and I admit to some curiosity about Ludwig stainless steel.

9x Slingerland New Rock 50N 12-13-16-22 with 170 (Super S-O-M) holder
• 1979 Oak
• 1978 Blakrome + 6.5x14 TDR SD
• 1977 Black Diamond Pearl + 5x14 SD (gold badge, Rapid strainer)
• 1976 Black Cordova
• 1975 Silver Sparkle + 5x14 SD (Rapid strainer)
• 1974 Chrome + 5x14 COB TDR and 6.5x14 COW Zoomatic SDs
• 1973 Purple Sparkle
• 1973 Phantom (clear)
• 1971 Walnut (gold badges) + 5x14 TDR SD
1x Rogers Powertone Londoner V 12-13-16-22
• 1972 Butcher Block + 1979 big R Dynasonic SD
Posted on 13 years ago
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My Slingerlands(79) are 2 years younger then I am(77), everything else is older by almost 10 years.

Bill you haven't lost your marbles, you just keep selling them bit by bit to me :p

Posted on 13 years ago
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I'm all about vintage, mostly 60s Ludwigs.

Posted on 13 years ago
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