Can someone clarify the differences between these two models from Ludwig. Are they in fact the same shell and bearing edge with only difference in hardware. Is there a profound difference in sound, or are they really the same thing? Is the passion for them really only because of the single lug looks?
Thanks all.
You're exactly right. A vintage 20/12/14 downbeat kit and a 20/12/14 clubdate kit used the same shells/bearing edges, just different hardware. The sound much alike to me.
Mike
I would imagine you couldn't tell the difference in sound.
I think I like the more bow ties.
i set up my clubdates obp at a concert venue the other day, unreal the projection, i also had a silver down beat a while ago and the down beat did seem to have a bit more timbre which again not so discernible but having both id say the down beat is a bit more refined. gary
i set up my clubdates obp at a concert venue the other day, unreal the projection, i also had a silver down beat a while ago and the down beat did seem to have a bit more timbre which again not so discernible but having both id say the down beat is a bit more refined. gary
Gary just curious. Did both sets have the same heads top and bottom?
Cheers
Curtis
actually no the clubbys had 2 ply oli heads and the downbeat had remos
My ears can't tell much of a difference, but my back can!
That's makes a point exact heads eact tunning and them put on a spectrum for comparison
The difference is so slight. Play which ever ones float your boat.
As rare down beats r becoming clubbys mite be all u can get
