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Bought a super cheap Speed-King, and lucked out. Last viewed: 20 seconds ago

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It's nice. No squeaks, I was actually looking forward to tearing it apart. I didn't realize how far they can be taken apart. Shipped in three pieces.

The beater looks old, sort of like multiple little cushion things sewn together. It doesn't say ludwig on the beater head rivet, but that's fine.

I love the old school, textured paint on the main body. Chrome is perfect, no pits.

Plays GREAT. Very natural feeling, responds instantly. Bulletproof design too, I can see why they last so long. Someone must have played the HECK Out of this thing. The writing is worn off the pedal, look closely and youll see, on the right side only basically.

Thanks everyone for pointing me towards one. I know this is a WFL, but it was affordable so I jumped on it. $33 shipped.

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Surrounded by drummers here! (I am a guitarist.)
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1970/71? Ludwig Downbeat in Blue Oyster Pearl
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=33677
Posted on 12 years ago
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you did well on that. the wfl models are usually more expensive than the ludwig models. i paid a good bit more than that for my wfl speed king and was happy with the price. enjoy it!

mike

Posted on 12 years ago
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Excellent price on a great pedal. As you say, they feel right and respond well.

Posted on 12 years ago
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the wfl model is a tad different than the rest of the speed kings. it sits either a little closer to the head or the other way around. its due to the part that butts up against the hoop being a different dimension than the ludwig speed kings.

mike

Posted on 12 years ago
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Stephen that's a beauty. And man great price too. They are great pedals.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 12 years ago
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From mlayton

the wfl model is a tad different than the rest of the speed kings. it sits either a little closer to the head or the other way around. its due to the part that butts up against the hoop being a different dimension than the ludwig speed kings.mike

Interesting, I will look for that and see what I see.

I figured, when I unboxed it and saw the WFL, that if push came to shove, someone here would trade a 70s one for this one. There's bound to be someone out there in the exact opposite situation as me, needing a WFL. I am happy for now though.

I heard a Squeak for the first time while I was trying and failing to play Take Five. haha

Surrounded by drummers here! (I am a guitarist.)
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1970/71? Ludwig Downbeat in Blue Oyster Pearl
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=33677
Posted on 12 years ago
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Thanks for the compliments!

Surrounded by drummers here! (I am a guitarist.)
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1970/71? Ludwig Downbeat in Blue Oyster Pearl
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=33677
Posted on 12 years ago
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Ya did good on that one for sure!

Your kit is really coming together now!

Cobalt Blue Yamaha Recording Custom 20b-22b-8-10-12-13-15-16f-18f
Red Ripple '70's Yamaha D-20 20b-12-14f
Piano Black Yamaha Recording Custom Be-Bop kit 18b-10-14f
Snares:
Yamaha COS SDM5; Yamaha Cobalt Blue RC 5-1/2x14; Gretsch round badge WMP; 1972 Ludwig Acrolite; 1978 Ludwig Super Sensitive; Cobalt Blue one-off Montineri; Yamaha Musashi 6.5X13 Oak; cheap 3.5X13 brass piccolo
Posted on 12 years ago
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Dude! You are set up right!

Mister T says, "I pity the fool who dont like this kit!"

-Justin

"People might look at you a bit funny, but it's okay. Artists are allowed to be a bit different."- Bob Ross

"After silence, that which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible is music..." - Aldous Huxley
Posted on 12 years ago
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Those WFL's and Speed Kings are the only pedals worth owning/playing. You did great.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
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