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I recently inherited this old Ludwig five-piece drum set. It requires a wrench to adjust the hardware and bears some similarity to the Ludwig Butcher's Block drum sets of the 1970s. This narrows it down to the right ballpark, but I am having trouble finding an exact match online. The rack tom...

Hi everyone! I got these drums about 10 years ago, and now I'm looking to sell them. Could anyone help me identify the model & wood type? I want to make sure potential buyers have some information. I'm a bit confused about the drumhead logos — they look different compared to ones made in the...

I recently bought a Ludwig Centiennel. It was open box so I expected some issues but I need to pinch some pennies. One of the tom hoops was slightly out of round but not bad enough it couldn't be used for the time being. I want to replace them down the road but I'm wondering if there a heavier...

Hi Drummerworld! I am once again turning to you for help with identifying an instrument! This time it's a Ludwig snare that I spotted at an auction house. Provided are the only pictures that are available. To my untrained eye it kind of looks like an old Acrolite, that someone painted? The badge...

I recently purchased a Ludwig Atlas Single Tom Clamp (PM0048). The clamping mechanism is fully metal...as is the tube of the cymbal stand I plan to attach it to. Metal on metal doesn't seem like the best design both in terms of grip (unless you really crank down on it leading to a second issues...

Hello everyone, I've been searching for used drum kits online and came across what appears to be a vintage Ludwig Classic Maple that I really liked: According to the listing, the sizes are: 24x14 13x9 14x10 16x16 18x16 One of the toms is missing from the pictures, the owner mentioned that...

Any suggestions for a Lugwig acrolite snare heads to use?

How does this snare sound? I can only find one demo on YouTube and it sounds terrible on there. I already have a modern G4160, a 70s 4160, and a slingerland gene krupa sound king. Do I really need another brass snare? I'm looking for a snare that will get me in the ballpark of vinnie...

picked up a ludwig kit from 80s modular tom holders and double legs on kick lead me to believe 88 or 9. BUT the snare is what I need help on.its hammered has that 1980s throw off.but I don't know what it is? heres badge any ideas?thanks

Since I am forcing myself not to buy any gear this year, I go window shopping instead. One of my window shopping stops is at the Goodwill online store. The Ludwig golden goose keeps laying golden eggs even in the used market, and even at Goodwill where you expect to find real bargains !!

It’s a lovely little 12 x 8 3 ply mahogany and rerings number from the 60’s. Tuned it as is with clear G2 over a head that just says Ludwig and it sounds great. “But Jim,” you may protest, “Your set is all 6 ply maple and that one isn’t. Surely something bad will happen.” My reply is that...

I'm trying to rehead an old 5x14 Blacrolite and having trouble putting new heads on it. I was trying an Aquarian coated response 2 and a classic clear on the snare side and they weren't able to get seated properly on the rims. Do I need to get vintage heads to fit the slightly wider rims on the...

Looking at set of rockers and the badge and vent holes are below the Tom mounts. All the others I have seen are located either opposite of the Tom mount or slightly around the shell. Is this unique for a certain year ???

I know Ludwig drums and related accessories are desirable to some collectors, but what about catalogs? I'm a former band director/percussionist in the process of clearing out my music library. I came across a 75th Anniversary Ludwig Total Percussion catalog. It's in full color and lists...

Dear fellow drummers, Since I was patching up an old steel snare (bought it somewhere around 1988) I was wondering if I could call this snare a vintage snare. My gut feeling said 'yes' but thinking about the real age of it (about 37 years) I thought 'no'. But I was not sure wich was the right...

Hello all. This is one of those questions that can have a million variables, but i'm curious to see what the informed drum community thinks as i don't have many drummer friends to run this by. I have a mid 60's Gretsch RB kit. Very good 'players condition'. Some minor damage to the bd hoop, some...

Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute 7x14 vs Ludwig Supraphonic 5x14 Think you can hear a difference between an aluminium and a maple drum? Well, Imade a blind test for you all! The answer will be posted in this thread tomorrow :) Tell me which one is your favourite!!

Hey all, there's been mentions of this set here from time to time but going on 7 years of owning mine and I'm still in love with it, got it for $400 from Cascio Interstate in 2016 - last one they had in stock - and it was my first set of Ludwigs. They have seen the inside of some nasty bars and...

Ludwig Epic Centurian Exotic African Sapele 14x6.5" Snare My daughter and I finished our 4th Episode of "The Sounds of Snares!". For this episode I choose my Ludwig Epic Centurian African Sapele snare. She's really loving these videos! Give it a watch, let me know what you think! The snare...

Does anyone by chance know where Pearl and Ludwig get there shells for their 6.5x14 black nickel over brass snares? This would be for the Sensitone and and Universal Sound lines (not Black Beauty). Seem to have very similar specs except throw and lugs. Just curious if they are identical shells.