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Vintage spec drums

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Before somebody bashes me over the head because of my ignorance, let me preface my post by saying I'm not a drummer, I'm a keyboardist & an engineer & have little knowledge of drums.

I'm on the hunt for a vintage spec kit. A Ludwig Super Classic to be exact. 3 ply Mahogany/Poplar/Mahogany, period correct beveled edges & maple re-rings the whole 9 yards. What I came here to ask is can a kit like this be custom made today? If so, who should I contact? Hope to hear from somebody soon. & thanks for any help

Posted on 13 years ago
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A keyboard player in a drummers forum! Boy, did you take a wrong turn! LOL

You can go either way Chris, depends on your preferences and budget. Yes, you can have a custom kit assembled for you with Keller classic mahogany shells, or you can go the vintage route.

A custom made kit will set you back $2000.+ A vintage kit, depending a lot on luck (what happens to available for sale at the time you're shopping around,) will set you back $1200. to say, $1600.00 or more depending on condition and the desirability of the finish. If you need a kit for studio work, a good 'player' will do the job. You don't have to spend 'collector quality' money for what will be a working kit.

You may be approached by some of the guys here who may have such a kit available for sale. Just stick to the 50's/early 60's era and you're golden. (WFL or Keystone badge kits.)

Best of luck in your quest.

Now get off my lawn finger-jockey! LOL

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 13 years ago
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You can also buy a new one from Ludwig with the old specs. See the Legacy Classic Series

http://www.ludwig-drums.com/drumkits/legacyclassic.php

Posted on 13 years ago
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Or my bud Bernie Stone at Stone Custom Drums can make you shells that are as if you went back and bought them fresh from Ludwig in 1972. Well, he's got Slingerland's old machinery but their shells from that era and Ludwig's from the same time are as close as dammit.

FWIW, I've had both and other than the effect of the different bearing edges and the companies' respective mounts (R.I.M.S. to the rescue), they both have the same warm, beefy tone.

www.stonecustomdrum.com

Posted on 13 years ago
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From tubwompus

Or my bud Bernie Stone at Stone Custom Drums can make you shells that are as if you went back and bought them fresh from Ludwig in 1972. Well, he's got Slingerland's old machinery but their shells from that era and Ludwig's from the same time are as close as dammit. FWIW, I've had both and other than the effect of the different bearing edges and the companies' respective mounts (R.I.M.S. to the rescue), they both have the same warm, beefy tone.www.stonecustomdrum.com

What a coincidence. That Bernie Stone guy lives less than 5 minutes away from me in Fort Wayne, IN... I think I'll give him a ring. Thanks for the help guys!!

Posted on 13 years ago
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From tubwompus

...FWIW, I've had both and other than the effect of the different bearing edges and the companies' respective mounts (R.I.M.S. to the rescue), they both have the same warm, beefy tone.www.stonecustomdrum.com

I couldn't agree more. I've not done it YET, but there have been a couple of times I have been tempted to incorporate both Ludwig and Slingerland shells of the 3-ply w/rings era into the same project....

Bill

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Posted on 13 years ago
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