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1981 Ludwig Rocker 2's - Head advice please

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Per the Van Halen kit - 11 pieces, black and white stripes. I need some advice on some good heads for these drums. They have remo clear pin stripes now but they are dead because of age. I wanted to use the "old school" black dot heads like Alex used on his kit mainly for looks but I've never played the black dot heads. These are power toms up top and two 22's that really need something to make them sing. I know Rockers aren't maple classics but they deserve some love also. I use Remo white Emperor coated for batter and Ambassador for resonate side for my maple classics and that's a great match up and tune bottom head 1/3 higher than top, kinda like Bonham. Now, the ol' rockers need some help. Thanks

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Posted on 10 years ago
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The Remo controlled sound heads are what your describing. http://remo.com/portal/products/6/49/152/cl_controlled_sound.html

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 10 years ago
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Why wouldnt the emperors and ambassadors work? I like that combo myself.


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 10 years ago
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JC, I guess they would "work" but I was hoping to find a more 80's kinda look...probably something clear or black. I think the remo black dot's on the previous post "look" the best with the wrap on shell. Thanks

Posted on 10 years ago
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I tried the black dots on my Fibes kit and did not like them, but total different drums.


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 10 years ago
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you can still get Ludwig rocker silver dot heads.

MF has them. One heavy clear ply with a mirrored dot.

If it were my kit I would run smooth white emporers on top

Smooth white ambassadors on the resonant side.

Hide that granitone.

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Posted on 10 years ago
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