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1976 Ludwig Big Beat Outfit in Butcher Block Cortex

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From RogerSling

Well ... I went and did it. I brought a Ludwig kit back under my roof. I have always wanted a Butcher Block kit ever since I first saw one YEARS and YEARS ago. I'm in the clear minority in that I think these are pretty cool. These are 3 ply maple/poplar/maple with the clear inners. Absolutely beautiful shell layups with excellent edges. There is one tiny nick (size of an ant) on the 12 right at the midsection. There is a small chip (1/8 inch long) on the 16 just about under the hoop. That's the only issues with the kit. The chrome is unreal. I tested out a plethora of heads and settled on combinations of some clear and coated Remo and coated Aquarian. They have a deep and very round whoompf sound.Anyway, I'm enjoying the heck out of it.

Great finish - if it's good enough for Alan Dawson... Beautiful shape!

Posted on 13 years ago
#11
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This kit is near me and if you get it, I could help with shipping..

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/msg/2968461504.html

Its better to have people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove them wrong, unless you doubt yourself then speak away....
Posted on 13 years ago
#12
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Hubba hubba! I hope someone jumps on this, just to keep me from doing something rash.

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
#13
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If anyone is interested in that kit on CL, I'm interested in the 16x16 floor tom!!

Here on Lake Como, Italy, I have my butcher block purchased from USA during the last year.. 22/13/18 plus a 24x14 bass drum which I leave in the place where I have rehearsal with my band. I think it's a great Ludwig... I really love it! but the 18" floor tom it's too big for me.. I'm searching for a 16x16!

this is my kit:

[IMG]http://distilleryimage3.s3.amazonaws.com/559a67488fd411e1a39b1231381b7ba1_7.jpg[/IMG]

Here in Italy I know 2 other drummers who use Ludwig Butcher Block, a friend from Rome who purchased this one: http://www.ilgaragediasso.net/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=vmj_hunk.tpl&product_id=391&category_id=5&manufacturer_id=78&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2&lang=it

And a drummer who played in a band called "The Fuzz Orchestra". His butcher block bass drum was the first I saw, some years ago in a gig.. I asked the drummer about that one and he told me he bought it during a tour in the States: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2063684601440&set=o.366206454903&type=3

Posted on 13 years ago
#14
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I saw a ludwig 13" tom in butcher block on evil bay just the other day?

Check out my ludwig drum collection!

http://waynes-drums.webs.com/
Posted on 13 years ago
#15
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any idea who might have the sheets of butcher block wrap?

I have a badly chewed up 18 FT and would love to wrap a snare!!!

please let me know I will buy a sheet!

Check out my ludwig drum collection!

http://waynes-drums.webs.com/
Posted on 13 years ago
#16
Posts: 730 Threads: 61

From backbeatkeeper

This kit is near me and if you get it, I could help with shipping..http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/msg/2968461504.html

Posting deleted. Did someone from here pick it up?

I thought long and hard about it, but I have to have a second Slingerland kit before I have a second Ludwig.

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
#17
Posts: 238 Threads: 102

I just added to my butcher block kit. I now have 2 bass drums a 22" and 26"! also one 14 rack tom on snare stand and a 16 Floor tom and 2 18" floor toms! one on either side all 3 ply clear interior sounds pretty sweet! here are some pics...

[IMG]http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp282/waynegrassfield/wayneipodpicsjune2012017.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp282/waynegrassfield/wayneipodpicsjune2012016.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp282/waynegrassfield/wayneipodpicsjune2012014.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp282/waynegrassfield/wayneipodpicsjune2012012.jpg[/IMG]

Check out my ludwig drum collection!

http://waynes-drums.webs.com/
Posted on 13 years ago
#18
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My parents had counter tops with the same material.

Posted on 12 years ago
#19
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From JWR

My parents had counter tops with the same material.

So did I ... several times. I've taken to pulling the floor Tom onto my lap ala Moon and chop some veggies mid-show.

What Would You Do
Posted on 12 years ago
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