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I was wondering on peoples different favors in 1960's Ludwig Drum sets sounds, I was looking at the timeline and from 1960-68 shells were made out of 3-ply Mahogany/poplar/Mahogany and from October 1968-up they were made from 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple. I haven't really personally found a difference but was wondering if anyone favored one over the other? & maybe and some soundclips of the differences?! Thanks I'm pretty new so be easy

Posted on 15 years ago
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In general, it seems that the mahogany shells are preferred by most vintage guys. For some, it's simply 'older is better', but lots of folks say they can hear the difference. I've heard & owned both shells, & find there's so much more difference in sound caused by heads, hoops, bearing edges, etc, that shell lay-up doesn't seem to figure in, as much. Still, the sight of a nice, clean mahogany interior can get the juices flowin'. Just my 2c....marko

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