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Has anyone checked out this new Ludwig serial # guide that came out last year. It's a book by a guy name Richard E. Gier and it's published by Rebeats. I bought it on ebay last year and haven't been able to stop reading it, it's that good. It's extremely detailed and loaded with info on dating Ludwig Drums from 1963-1984. I'm interested to know If anyone else has read it and what you thought of it.

Here's a link to the book If you are not familiar with it.

http://www.gretschdrumdatingguide.com/ludwig-dating-guide.html

Posted on 11 years ago
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rick is a member here and at dfo. he is kcdrumdad. he put a ton of work into this guide. its much more comprehensive than previous information. you can rely on whats in the book for sure.

mike

Posted on 11 years ago
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From mlayton

rick is a member here and at dfo. he is kcdrumdad. he put a ton of work into this guide. its much more comprehensive than previous information. you can rely on whats in the book for sure.mike

Thank you for your response. You're one of the guys that are mentioned in the book am I right. As I said Since I got the book I haven't put it down. It is very detailed and has helped me understand the dating of Ludwig drums, Especially B/O Badge era Ludwigs which is what I have, also the differences between the many dating guides available. and that most 70's Ludwig drums were not made in 1976.

Do you know If there is going to be a sequel to this book????

Posted on 11 years ago
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I did contribute data to the 60's era and also a few badge pics. I continue to collect data and I know that rick is also doing so. i'm sure that he'll chime in here at some point. he did one heck of a job with it.

mike

Posted on 11 years ago
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From mlayton

I did contribute data to the 60's era and also a few badge pics. I continue to collect data and I know that rick is also doing so. i'm sure that he'll chime in here at some point. he did one heck of a job with it.mike

I would love to chat with him. And yes I agree 100% he did do a heck of a job. As I said I love his book. And I wanted to know what other people like yourself thought of it too.

Is the book well known in the Vintage drum community???

Posted on 11 years ago
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From Drumguy1988

I would love to chat with him. And yes I agree 100% he did do a heck of a job. As I said I love his book. And I wanted to know what other people like yourself thought of it too. Is the book well known in the Vintage drum community???

I changed my introduction Question cause I read it again and It didn't some right.

Posted on 11 years ago
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I found his book accurate and comprehensive,on a subject that that has many varibales.Ludwig was turning out 100 kits a day at one time, so complete consistancy was absent sometimes.This book ties a lot of loose ends,and dispells some rumors.Bravo,nicely done,and thanks to Kevin and Mike for their contributions as well.

Steve B

Posted on 11 years ago
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forum member zenstat was also a contributor of info to the cause. if there is data to be collected or tracked, he's not far away. that's how he rolls!

mike

Posted on 11 years ago
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Thanks Mike.I wouild be remiss if I didn't acknowledge his knowledgeable input as well.All in all,a great book to have for the vintage Ludwig crew.

Steve B

Posted on 11 years ago
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I as well Acknowledge everyone who contributed to this book. I should have done that right from the beginning. Sorry!!!!

Posted on 11 years ago
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