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I was wondering if some of you Ludwig experts out there could help me a little learn about Ludwig snare drums. Since I'll by at the drum show this year a little education would be helpful if I decide to pick any up. Here are some of the models I've seen around, if anyone can post a quick description on what year, size, is most sought after, and idealy what type of music they are best suited for. and price range. I appreciate it.

Super sensative

Suprophonic

Black Beauty

Black Magic

Rocker

Standard

Epic

Galaxy

Element

Universal

Pioneer

Acrolite

Jazzfest

downbeat

any I missed?

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70's Pearl Fiberglass Ivory
Posted on 13 years ago
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That's a tall order my friend, but a good one! I'd honestly suggest this book

[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Ludwig-Book-Business-History-Softcover/dp/188840809X[/ame]

It's pretty darn good. There are some things left to be desired but if you want to know the difference between types of drums and their era's and who played them, it's what you need. As for what types of music they are all good for? If your looking for a nice pop/crack then I'd stay smaller (ie 4/5/5.5 x 14) and if your looking for a little extra power go steel or brass. If your looking for a little more butter with your sound, it head towards the 6/6.5/8 x 14 variety. I have several snares and they are all their own monster. To be honest get a good pair of 5A's (or whatever you play) sit down, tune it up and just play it for a bit. Be soft, go crazy and groove it a bit. I have always know when I played on that was meant for MY sound. That's what it's really about, you and your sound.

Hope that helps!

-Beau

1969 Ludwig Big Beat Mod Orange 12/13/16/22
1976 Ludwig Green Vistalite 12/13/16/22 & 5 1/2x14
1940 Ludwig & Ludwig Universal Concert Snare 6.5x14
2013 C&C Aged WMP 13/16/22


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Posted on 13 years ago
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Thanks for the link to the book, looks like a good read, that Rob Cook sure does get around. I read his Sling book already, still learning. THANKS FOR THE INFO!!

Lots of Slingerland drums
70's Pearl Fiberglass Ivory
Posted on 13 years ago
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Supraphonic if you're feeling shiny

Acrolite if you're feeling gray

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Galaxy sparkle if you're feeling sparklyflowers2

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Posted on 13 years ago
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"Super Classic" if you are feeling well Super...

Posted on 13 years ago
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Super Sensitive if you're feeling emotional...

From slingerland

any I missed?

Yes. My favorite Ludwig wood snare is an "Auditorium" model I have. People talk about how great the Jazz Festival, Barrett Deems, and Super Classic models are. I dunno. None of them *do it* for me. The Auditorium, with its extra depth, has more of the amazing woody sound that all of these other shallower drums contain within their ply structure but just aren't able to fully express...

1970 Ludwig Downbeat
1965 Ludwig Hollywood
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Posted on 13 years ago
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You forgot black beauty if you are going to the dark side of the drum galaxy

Lots of Slingerland drums
70's Pearl Fiberglass Ivory
Posted on 13 years ago
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any thing pre 69

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





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Posted on 13 years ago
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The only one I can think of that you did not mention is an 8x14 coliseum.

Posted on 13 years ago
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