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New Ludwig Rockers

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I scored these 1980 (haven't had time to verify that) Ludwig Rockers today for $300. I didn't grab the snare you see, a Gretsch with what looked like rosewood rims. It sounded nice but added $400 to the overall price. I recorded with the kick tonight and it sounded mean paired with my Supraphonic. Boom! There are no extra hole. The holes you see are from the original modular tom brackets and mufflers. The tom arm is Ludwig fitted with Yamaha style generic arms and Premier Rims type mounts.

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1964 Ludwig Champagne Super Classic
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
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Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
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Posted on 11 years ago
#1
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That's nice. You have yourself a hot blonde :-) I'd love to find a Rocker or Standard kit, but they are like hens teeth in Australia.

Unabashed Luddyhugger
Posted on 11 years ago
#2
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I don't think the rocker line appeared until 1984,it looks like you have the earlier version with the clear interiors,but the left tom looks like it could be a granitone int,and as far as I know I did not think they ever offered a natural wood outer ply,and because I don't see any badges I think those may be a refinish,but a darn nice one.

Posted on 11 years ago
#3
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They all have granitone interiors. This would make them later 80's?

1964 Ludwig Champagne Super Classic
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
Odds & Sods

Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
Item may be subject to change!
Posted on 11 years ago
#4
Posts: 1142 Threads: 134

If you haven't seen this:

http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/ludwig_rockers.html

I'm guessing they are 1988 or later.

-Tim

Posted on 11 years ago
#5
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The deeper toms scream late 80s to me. Those are sweet. Wish I had mine still.

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 11 years ago
#6
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Andy,i`ve got a set of Ludwig Classics from 1980 with the deep power toms and they came with Rocker heads on them so yours could very well date from the early 80`s.Really nice kit you`ve got and at a great price too! Enjoy their power and tone...

Wayne

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20,16,13,13.
1967/68 Rogers Dayton Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1966 Rogers cob 7 Line Dynasonic Snare.
1967 Rogers "Humberto Morales" Timbales.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge 14x 6.5 Black Beauty Snare.
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22,22,18,16,15,14,13.
1988 Sonor "Horst Link" HLD 590 14x8 Bronze Snare
Posted on 11 years ago
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