I once had a 1959 transition badge Ludwig kit that was the best-sounding kit I've EVER played to this day.

I just thought you were really old!

Earl Palmer's Rogers (NOLA and LA)

Well, half a century. So, you're half correct. =D

B

I'm lucky enough to own TWO of the best sounding drum sets from 1900-1959. My '58 Ludwig sounds fantastic, as does my '49 Leedy.

More often than not it's the drummer who makes a drumset sound good.

Yep. I agree. Although, I think the OP was looking for examples of "well recorded drums" that focused on the type and brand. I mean, Buddy made a set of Trixon VOX drums sound magnificent (The New One). And I never thought they were particularly well-made or had great quality.

But yes: a drummer makes his own sound, and some can do it in spite of what they may have to play!

Gretsch / Slingerland / Rogers / Leedy / Ludwig, What Colour Do You Like, I Love Them All / COB 400 the standard still today, what a great site this is X

Thanks for the responses!!

When I posted this had just noticed my Slingy 13" large beavertail lug. 3 internal ring tom sounds a bunch better than the Slingy 13" small lug two bearing ring tom.

All good because the small lug likes tuned a little high and the large lug down a tad. I get away with having 2 13" toms :-) Understand sound is subjective.

Appears I need to get a Gretsch and /or Rogers kit. Are the 19xx's better than 195x? What year should I look for, either brand?

Thanks everyone!!

Creighton

Easy question for me..... 1959 was a very good year by George!

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