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ludwig classic maple

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    Seeking Advice on Vintage Ludwig Classic Maple Drumset Purchase

    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...
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    Yamaha RC or Ludwig Classic Maple

    I currently own a Gretsch Broadkaster kit (12, 16, 20) and I'm not totally into the round-over bearing-edges. I also have a hard time making them sing when I tune them up a little. Especially the 5 lug 12x8 tom. Tuned low they sound great though. Now I'm looking for a kit in Downbeat-sizes (12...
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    Bizarre experience with Ludwig...

    I started this thread about a Ludwig Classic Maple kit I bought about 8 weeks ago or something now. https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=164794 Ludwig sent me 2 different replacement bass drums, and both (the original included for a total of 3) had the same issue. What...
  4. 4.james.four

    Ludwig Classic Maple floor tom size with leg mounts?

    Waiting for delivery on a new Ludwig Classic Maple kit. Checking out case options as I wait. Looking at images of the Ludwig floor tom leg mounts, it appears the drum may not fit easily into a case of the same dimensions. In other words, because of those leg mounts, would a 16"X16" be better off...
  5. Bigdumbdrums

    Ludwig Classic Maple

    Hello! Just had to share my latest drum experience. I'm a gigging drummer in the Boston area with gigs almost every weekend year 'round. For the past couple of years I've been gigging mostly with a mid '80s Yamaha Recording Custom (22, 12, 15). My snare is typically a '60s Ludwig Supraphonic...
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    1975 Ludwig classic maple/poplar advice

    Hi, I am very interested in buying this Ludwig kit, but as I have never played on it nor wil I get the chance before buying it was wondering if any of you have played on it and if you would recommend it. I play many genres jazz funk rock blues etc so it needs to be versatile. Here's a link to...
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    Need help with a big problem with my Classic Maple bass drum (sound file included)

    I have a 16x22 Ludwig Classic Maple bass drum that has been giving me a really hard time. It has a problem where it sort of has this sound to it that sounds similar to bouncing a basketball. It seems to be coming from the batter head. It's got a Powerstroke 3 batter with a muffling felt and...
  8. mortegaboo

    Bass Drum Head for Alt/Space Rock - recommendations?

    Hey Drummerworld. Need a little assistance and I guess well... some confidence in a new setup for a different kick drum sound. Kit I use is a 100th anniversary Ludwig Classic Maple 22X16 Bass Drum Currently using -Aquarian Super Kick II (Batter Head) -Remo Ambassador Ebony (Reso Head)...
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    Ludwig Dealers with classic maple in stock

    Appreciate the input from folks regarding ordering custom drums. Very helpful. I think I'm going to go with Soupy's advice and try and find a dealer with the big sizes I want in stock, compare prices and "pull the trigger" as harryconway suggests. I'm asking for suggestions on drum shops...
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    My drum sounds like a basketball!!!

    I recently scored a used set of ludwig classic maples; they are about six months old and they are gorgeous. The only problem is that they sound like I am hitting a basketball when I hit them hard. The floor toms have one air hole while the rack toms have two. The shells are very thin -...
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    LUDWIG CLASSIC MAPLE PICS

    hey, this is for showing of all your classic maple pics, wraps lacquer or Exotic,
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    Bass Drum Size

    Hello there, This is my first post. I am in the final stages of buying a new kit but am getting cold feet, or feeling anxious, regarding bass drum sizes. The new kit I am looking at is a Ludwig Classic Maple in Blue Sparkle : 16 x 22, 9 x 13 and 16 x 16. I spent a long time trying to decide...
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