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Ludwig stock heads for 1965

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In 1965, what heads did Ludwig put on their drums?

I'm trying to get the proper heads (top & bottom) for my 1965 Club Date.

I'm pretty sure they were white coated.

I'm used to Remo having their heavy, medium, and light being Emperor, Ambassador, and Diplomat. So what does Ludwig use to distinguish the difference?

Did Ludwig use the same thickness top and bottom back then?

Posted on 12 years ago
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Ludwig's standard heads for kit drums were coated Medium weight, top and bottom. The medium heads had a 750db designation, which were actually 7.5mil thick, the same as Remo's Diplomat head. However, Ludwig's coating was a bit thicker and actually resembled a Remo Ambassador. Slingerland's own brand of heads for toms were also 7.5mil, but were considered to be Ambassador weight. I use modern Ludwig coated Medium heads for all my Ludwig snare drum refurbs. I also just received my new Ludwig Classic Maple kit, Downbeat sizes, and had the factory use Medium Coated over Medium Clear.

Hope this info helps!

Posted on 12 years ago
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Thanks very much for the info.

Two more question.....the clasdic Ludwig logo front kick head...was it always smooth?

And did they use a coated head on the batter side?

Thanks again in advance.

-LedBelly

Posted on 12 years ago
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From ledbelly

Thanks very much for the info.Two more question.....the clasdic Ludwig logo front kick head...was it always smooth?And did they use a coated head on the batter side?Thanks again in advance.-LedBelly

Both heads were smooth white. I've got a very nice 1971 Super Classic kit with original bass drum heads. They are 1000 weight (10mil) and equivalent to Ambassador weight. Both heads are smooth white.

Posted on 12 years ago
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i think the 65 ludwig heads were the black three ring models and were coated. the bass heads were both still smooth.

mike

Posted on 12 years ago
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