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3-Ply Kick Depths?

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I don't believe I've seen any 3-ply Ludwig kicks deeper than 14 inches. Have ya'll encountered any? I'm seeing an add for a 3-ply kick that's listed as 24x16. Doesn't seem right, but I've been surprised before.

Zach

Currently looking for a 3-ply 24x14 Ludwig in champagne sparkle w/rail consolette and cymbal mount!
Posted on 8 years ago
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Randy had one Ludwig that was 20x18 or 20x20 so yes deep 3 ply factory bass drums are out there.

Sonor SQ2 10 14 18 American Walnut
L.A. Camco 12 14 18 Moss Green
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 18 w/snare Champagne
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 20 w/snare Burgundy

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Posted on 8 years ago
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I've got an original Ludwig Trans Badge kit that is 20/12/16. The bass drum is a 20" that is 18" deep. Ludwig was using this drum in their Compacto setup at the time as well. I assume that mine was a special order. It is also factory wrapped in Starlight Sparkle which was available at the time but not listed in the Ludwig Catalog.

Mike

Posted on 8 years ago
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Thanks, guys! I guess this really might be a 24x16 I'm looking at.

Mike, that starlight sparkle is awesome!

Zach

Currently looking for a 3-ply 24x14 Ludwig in champagne sparkle w/rail consolette and cymbal mount!
Posted on 8 years ago
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They're out there but rare.

Lot's of drums get mis-measured when they include the hoops in the depth measurement. Certainly worth checking out because with Ludwig you just never know but I wouldn't be surprised if it turned out to be a 14x24. Then again the deeper sizes were first coming into vogue just about the same time as the switch from 3 plies to 6 so anything's possible.

Posted on 8 years ago
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From mlayton

I've got an original Ludwig Trans Badge kit that is 20/12/16. The bass drum is a 20" that is 18" deep. Ludwig was using this drum in their Compacto setup at the time as well. I assume that mine was a special order. It is also factory wrapped in Starlight Sparkle which was available at the time but not listed in the Ludwig Catalog.Mike

That is really really neat!

Mitch

Posted on 8 years ago
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Thanks Zach and Mitch. I've actually now got a matching snare (Thanks Jerry!) for it and a 13" tom as well. The 18x20 takes some getting used to for sure. It's a cannon.

The sun does tricks on this color taking pics. The wraps look different here but are identical in color/tint.

Mike

Posted on 8 years ago
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I owned a 60's thermogloss 20"x20" bass drum 3 ply shell.

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Posted on 8 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

I owned a 60's thermogloss 20"x20" bass drum 3 ply shell.

Wow! Have not seen one of those Mark.

Posted on 8 years ago
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From mlayton

thanks zach and mitch. I've actually now got a matching snare (thanks jerry!) for it and a 13" tom as well. The 18x20 takes some getting used to for sure. It's a cannon.The sun does tricks on this color taking pics. The wraps look different here but are identical in color/tint.Mike

i love that wrap !


Thank you!
Jeff C

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Posted on 8 years ago
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