The Bonham set thread

[themac5150]

Someone had mentioned starting "the best Bonham set" thread. I guess its really hard to say any one is the best, when they are all relatively the same, and all loved by their owners. But it would be cool for everyone whose got a Bonham setup, to post a pic of their kit here. So here we go...
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/themac5150/Bonzopurple.jpg

[Bonham15]

Is that your set? Or is that just a pic off google or somethin?? either way its nice. I don't really see too many Ludwig sets like Bonham used anymore.

[pdp 9091]

sweet kit.....im waiting for ludwig to come out with their bonham kit that their only selling exclusivly to guitar center. Its in the august catalog. Now all i have to do is sell my stage custom for at least 500 bucks and ill have enough money.

[pdp 9091]

Is that your set? Or is that just a pic off google or somethin?? either way its nice. I don't really see too many Ludwig sets like Bonham used anymore.


i see them everywhere

[Bonham15]

Really? Maybe its because i live in PA. it seems everyone here has a huge double bass setup. A lot of the drummers here are idiots and think smaller, more basic sets are for pussies...

[pdp 9091]

Really? Maybe its because i live in PA. it seems everyone here has a huge double bass setup. A lot of the drummers here are idiots and think smaller, more basic sets are for pussies...



i love the idea of the simpler set. Make you more creative with fills and technique

[themac5150]

im waiting for ludwig to come out with their bonham kit that their only selling exclusivly to guitar center
What is so exclusive about it? I ordered mine as a shell pack from Midwest Percussion for $1929.95, and got to choose the exact color I wanted. Wrapped drums are a little bit cheaper, but more durable, that's why I chose wraps. If you're talking about the stainless steel limited addition set...YOUR THE MAN!

[pdp 9091]

What is so exclusive about it? I ordered mine as a shell pack from Midwest Percussion for $1929.95, and got to choose the exact color I wanted. Wrapped drums are a little bit cheaper, but more durable, that's why I chose wraps. If you're talking about the stainless steel limited addition set...YOUR THE MAN!


ya i wish the i could afford the stainless steel kit...but ludwig made a whole line of bonham kits just exclusivley for guitar center to sell. Its not the exact exact sizes tho but really close to them

philipine mohogany wood

14x6.5 snare
26x16 bass
13x9 tom w/ snare stand
16x16 floor tom
18x16 floor tom

either in natural maple finish or in silver sparkle (i dont know why they wouldnt do green sparkle)

[themac5150]

ya i wish the i could afford the stainless steel kit...but ludwig made a whole line of bonham kits just exclusivley for guitar center to sell. Its not the exact exact sizes tho but really close to them

philipine mohogany wood

14x6.5 snare
26x16 bass
13x9 tom w/ snare stand
16x16 floor tom
18x16 floor tom

either in natural maple finish or in silver sparkle (i dont know why they wouldnt do green sparkle)
Oh, that sounds like a step DOWN from what you have now. I don't think you'd be impressed. It sounds like the entry level accent drums.

[pdp 9091]

Oh, that sounds like a step DOWN from what you have now. I don't think you'd be impressed. It sounds like the entry level accent drums.


well me being only 16 i dont have 2000 to spend away on a new classic maple set

[themac5150]

well me being only 16 i dont have 2000 to spend away on a new classic maple set

Don't get me wrong, not knocking it one bit. If that's what you want then go for it. I've heard good things about the Yamahas, that's all.

[Backwards Marathon]

sweeeeeeeeet kit. i love the purple sparkle finish.

[pdp 9091]

Don't get me wrong, not knocking it one bit. If that's what you want then go for it. I've heard good things about the Yamahas, that's all.


well now that im thinking about it, i might want to keep saving another 1000 after i sell my kit to get something like yours. It would definatly be worth the wait and i might be more satisfied. I still have time to decide though

[pcmckay]

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h3/ludwig1/c761e782.jpg

Here is my "Green Monster". Definately the best kit I have ever owned, incredible sound!

[pcmckay]

If you order through a Ludwig dealer you should be able to get any size that Ludwig offers in any configuration. My kit is not a "Bonham Kit" it wasn't a package deal. I ordered the sizes and color that I wanted.

[Shawnathen]

on my bonham setup for my drumset feels too weird when doing fillz and having to turn my body around so much to hit the last floortom. Does anyone else have this problem?

[Shawnathen]

k, I just registered for the drummerworld discussion forum and I have a few questions I hope to have answered eventually.

QUESTION #1
Does anyone else have the setup where they have 2 floortoms? Because when I put I have two floortoms on my set, John Bonham Style. It just makes it more strenous and hard to turn my body all the way toward my the last floor tom.

QUESTION #2
What personally do you guys think sounds better? New Beat or Quick Beat? I have a Quick Beat.

QUESTION #3
What is the difference between all the different wood types that drumsets are made out of? I have Maple.

QUESTION #4
Can anyone really do what John Bonham does on "Moby dick" with one pedal? and Who can? Cause I have been working on it and I can only partially do the double pedal sound with one pedal thing. I do a weird heel-toe action...

That is all for now, But if any of you could answer any of my questions I would greatly appreciate it.

[ledzeppelins666]

I have two drums to my left, their just not floor toms. But I did it for the same purpose. I can reach them fine. Try backing up the throne a little bit and move it a little to the left. [I'm supposing your right handed]

I don't have New Beats or Quick Beats. And your in the wrong thread.

All I know about woods is that mahogany is lowest, maple's in the middle, and birch is at the top. Also in the wrong thread. I tried a thread about this and someone gave me this link.

http://drumdojo.com/tech/shelldesign.htm


I bet someone could play as fast as Bonzo with their right foot. What I don't think that person sould do is have the groove and the style like Bonham did+ the insane foot speed. Even if you could do that all together, your cheating. You have to create your own style.

[pdp 9091]

k, I just registered for the drummerworld discussion forum and I have a few questions I hope to have answered eventually.

QUESTION #1
Does anyone else have the setup where they have 2 floortoms? Because when I put I have two floortoms on my set, John Bonham Style. It just makes it more strenous and hard to turn my body all the way toward my the last floor tom.

QUESTION #2
What personally do you guys think sounds better? New Beat or Quick Beat? I have a Quick Beat.

QUESTION #3
What is the difference between all the different wood types that drumsets are made out of? I have Maple.

QUESTION #4
Can anyone really do what John Bonham does on "Moby dick" with one pedal? and Who can? Cause I have been working on it and I can only partially do the double pedal sound with one pedal thing. I do a weird heel-toe action...

That is all for now, But if any of you could answer any of my questions I would greatly appreciate it.

Answers:

Q1
I do have my set up like bonhams (and like 3957887386 other drummers) with the 2 floor tom set up and no i dont have problems with turning my body. In fact i dont turn my body....i keep it straight and just turn my right arm. Youll adapt to it eventually

Q2.
I personally like the quick beats better. I do not own them but i like them better than new beats because they have more crisp and more defined sound to me.

Q3.
All different shell types produce more darker, more brighter, more louder, more softer sounds.


Maple:

Maple is a general overall warm sounding product, it can reproduce frequencies of the drum fairly well across the spectrum.

Mahogany:

True mahogany from USA or Honduras will have about a 20% increase in low frequency resonance over the maple drum, mid and high frequencies will be the same from a reproduction point of view, but because the Mahogany has the 20% low end increase, the perceived tone is warmer.

Birch:

Birch is a very dense tough wood, blond in color that tools well. It will have about a 10% loss in reproduction of low end compared to Maple and about a 20% increase in the high end, with the mid range remaining about the same, so the Birch kit will definitely be a “harder” and “brighter” sounding kit

Poplar:

Poplar is derived from fast growing straight medium hardwood trees and is a less expensive alternative to Birch and Maple.

Q4
People have definatly master bonhams foot speed in every song....easily....Can you say JoJo Mayer?? And in the studio recording theres really nothing goin on with his foot speed that is really hard to master....his live solo is much more advanced

[pcmckay]

As far as playing with two floor toms there are many different things you can do to make it more comfortable. Some people say that sitting higher makes it more comfortable to hit that second floor tom. Or you can tilt the drums toward you more which some say helps. Personally I like my floor toms flat as possible and instead of having them in a direct line move the second floor tom out a little bit. By doing this it feels more natural rolling down the kit for me.

[Drum Monkey]

With a two floor tom set-up, here are some tips and tricks:

-You should be turning your torso to hit the drums, it's good to face what you are hitting.

-If you find this uncomfortable, don't change seat height, which is probably perfect for you the way it is. Don't change the seat positioning, which is probably perfect for you the way it is. You should be able to play the drum comfortably by simply moving the drum. Try moving it away from you more, as opposed to behind you. Ex. Face your kit from the front. Looking at your drum, think of moving it to the left as opposed to fowards.

-Don't give up. It can take me eternities to set stuff up to my comfort, but in the end it's all worth it! Your comfort is number one, as it allows you to play your best, with the less effort possible!

-DM

[larrylover]

sweet kit.....im waiting for ludwig to come out with their bonham kit that their only selling exclusivly to guitar center. Its in the august catalog. Now all i have to do is sell my stage custom for at least 500 bucks and ill have enough money.


DUDE! whats wrong with you?? keep the stage custom ans sell your computer! Why would you want to throw away an awesome set like that? even if you are getting another, the SC is worthy of keeping.

[fijjibo]

DUDE! whats wrong with you?? keep the stage custom ans sell your computer!
but then there will be no 'drummerworld' for the poor dude!


ha ha............ soon the world will be mine!!!!! :)

[pdp 9091]

DUDE! whats wrong with you?? keep the stage custom ans sell your computer! Why would you want to throw away an awesome set like that? even if you are getting another, the SC is worthy of keeping.


well first its not my computer...its my parents so i dont think theyd be happy if i sold it....second i wouldnt be able to go on drummerworld....third....i want bigger drums....a 22 kick just doesnt do it for me

[sgt.pepper1986]

Dude, all those Bonham kits are beauties! My favorite Bonzo kit (right now) is the Black Oyster Pearl version.

[Akumz Razor]

With a two floor tom set-up, here are some tips and tricks:

-You should be turning your torso to hit the drums, it's good to face what you are hitting.

-If you find this uncomfortable, don't change seat height, which is probably perfect for you the way it is. Don't change the seat positioning, which is probably perfect for you the way it is. You should be able to play the drum comfortably by simply moving the drum. Try moving it away from you more, as opposed to behind you. Ex. Face your kit from the front. Looking at your drum, think of moving it to the left as opposed to fowards.

-Don't give up. It can take me eternities to set stuff up to my comfort, but in the end it's all worth it! Your comfort is number one, as it allows you to play your best, with the less effort possible!

-DM


Very well said. I've torn down and rebuilt my kit more time than I can remember, spending huge amounts of time just stitting on the throne visualising the way my apendages want to naturally flow. Setting up your kit comfortably and efficiently takes a lot of time and trial and error, and is a very personal process. And totally worth it. It definately helped me improve my drumming.

That being said, IMO a properly set up Bonham style kit is extremely effiicient and comfortable to play.

[pcmckay]

I agree completely. This style set up also used by Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Mitch Mitchell and countless other legendary jazz and rock drummers, is a very efficient set up. When I decided to go with this configuration, about 15 years ago, it was after a few years of building up and stripping down my kit that I finally realized that I was very comfortable playing this set up. There is nothing obstructing my full range of motion, everything is spread out and very comfortable.

[harryconway]

my frankenstein, before it gets re-finished.

[YAMAHA DRUMMER]

i just love the ludwig's sparkle finish....
great looking kit's.

[gmrakich]

my frankenstein, before it gets re-finished.

Are all the shells from the same era???
What are you gonna recover them with, finish wise???

[harryconway]

Are all the shells from the same era???
What are you gonna recover them with, finish wise???
Toms are all 6 ply blue/olive badge. Kick is a 6 ply large keystone badge. Clear maple finish will be the end result. 1st time I've had all the pieces set up as a kit.

[pcmckay]

The kit really has potential. I think the clear maple finish is a good choice, very classy. I really got a kick of how your floor toms are upside down so that you can get them lower, I have never seen that done before, interesting. The bass drum is a beauty!

[Alphonse]

I'm planning on getting a Bonham kit once I get older and have some money. I love the low sound of them, and I love Led Zep :).

[rogers_68]

As far as playing with two floor toms there are many different things you can do to make it more comfortable. Some people say that sitting higher makes it more comfortable to hit that second floor tom. Or you can tilt the drums toward you more which some say helps. Personally I like my floor toms flat as possible and instead of having them in a direct line move the second floor tom out a little bit. By doing this it feels more natural rolling down the kit for me.

nice kit, dude. how do you have the bass tuned? (i.e., head tensions, felt tensions, etc.) i play a 24 but i like it big and open. just curious how you have your set up.

[RamboKnife]

I guess I'll post a few pictures of my kit. If you want the deets on the set up, go to the link in my signature.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g44/RamboKnife/DRUMk2.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g44/RamboKnife/DRUMK.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g44/RamboKnife/DRUMk1.gif
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g44/RamboKnife/DRUMk4.gif
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g44/RamboKnife/DRUM2.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g44/RamboKnife/drum5.jpg

[pcmckay]

nice kit, dude. how do you have the bass tuned? (i.e., head tensions, felt tensions, etc.) i play a 24 but i like it big and open. just curious how you have your set up.

I have felt strips on the batter side and the resonant side. The front head is tuned higher then the batter side. All in all the drum is tuned a lot higher then one would think to get the full round sound of the drum. It has a nice big boomy sound. It is the way Bonham tuned his bass drum, in fact all of his drums were tuned with this method. Check out the Bonham page on this site and they really go into depth on his tuning method.

[toolskid]

This may interest you, but this is one of Bonham's actual spiral vistalites that was hired for a session I was on! The floor tom was 20x18!!!!!!

[themac5150]

This may interest you, but this is one of Bonham's actual spiral vistalites that was hired for a session I was on! The floor tom was 20x18!!!!!!

That is a SWEET kit! Got any sounds of that kit in the studio? They have a pic of a kit like that in the book, that Bonzo GAVE away to a friend. I wonder if thats the kit? Very cool!

[themac5150]

I have felt strips on the batter side and the resonant side. The front head is tuned higher then the batter side. All in all the drum is tuned a lot higher then one would think to get the full round sound of the drum. It has a nice big boomy sound. It is the way Bonham tuned his bass drum, in fact all of his drums were tuned with this method. Check out the Bonham page on this site and they really go into depth on his tuning method.

I also have the strips on the batter and resonant side. Both heads are tuned way up, mine are probably tuned closer to each other than "Bonham's" tuning. I don't have the coated heads, but I like the batter very firm. Nice tone to it, and still sounds HUGE! When I wear out the Ludwig heads I'll try the coated 2 ply/1 ply combo and see how that goes.

[gmrakich]

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/2014/287086422110bgzu7.jpg

This combo of power stroke batter and reso emp is great for wide open sound.

[pdp 9091]

This may interest you, but this is one of Bonham's actual spiral vistalites that was hired for a session I was on! The floor tom was 20x18!!!!!!


got anymore pics...id love to see this set some more up close

[pdp 9091]

http://www.vistalites.com/legends/Bonham3.JPG

[gmrakich]

http://www.vistalites.com/legends/Bonham3.JPG

14 & 15 racks????......................................... .....

[rogers_68]

I also have the strips on the batter and resonant side. Both heads are tuned way up, mine are probably tuned closer to each other than "Bonham's" tuning. I don't have the coated heads, but I like the batter very firm. Nice tone to it, and still sounds HUGE! When I wear out the Ludwig heads I'll try the coated 2 ply/1 ply combo and see how that goes.

with the batter pretty tight, do you get enough "slap" to cut through and get a little bit of punchiness?

[rogers_68]

I also have the strips on the batter and resonant side. Both heads are tuned way up, mine are probably tuned closer to each other than "Bonham's" tuning. I don't have the coated heads, but I like the batter very firm. Nice tone to it, and still sounds HUGE! When I wear out the Ludwig heads I'll try the coated 2 ply/1 ply combo and see how that goes.

how do you tune it up real high with the felt causing a "boxy" sound? i have a 14x24 rogers and it seems to only like medium to medium-low tuning. (approximately 1/2 to 3/4 turn on the batter lugs, 1 full turn on the reso.) it always loses it's fullness and gets real dry and dead if i go higher. is it the tension of the felt or what? approximately how many full turns of the tension rods do you go on both heads?

thanks.

[themac5150]

how do you tune it up real high with the felt causing a "boxy" sound? i have a 14x24 rogers and it seems to only like medium to medium-low tuning. (approximately 1/2 to 3/4 turn on the batter lugs, 1 full turn on the reso.) it always loses it's fullness and gets real dry and dead if i go higher. is it the tension of the felt or what? approximately how many full turns of the tension rods do you go on both heads?

thanks.
its not boxy, its boomy. My heads are pretty tight, around 83 on the drum dial

[carpediem930]

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/2014/287086422110bgzu7.jpg

This combo of power stroke batter and reso emp is great for wide open sound.

I'm in love. How about a pic from the drivers seat?

[gmrakich]

I'm in love. How about a pic from the drivers seat?

sorry...didn't take any..............................

[gmrakich]

http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/3838/432166422110bgtt5.jpg

http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/6434/632166422110bgrl1.jpg

[SqueakySpeedKing]

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h3/ludwig1/c761e782.jpg

Here is my "Green Monster". Definately the best kit I have ever owned, incredible sound!


Ahhh, there's some niceness there!

[SqueakySpeedKing]

This may interest you, but this is one of Bonham's actual spiral vistalites that was hired for a session I was on! The floor tom was 20x18!!!!!!

Nice, from Harris Hire? Mick Fleetwood formerly owned that kit. Bonzo sold it for a fiver to a buddy.

[Motley_Drummer]

k, I just registered for the drummerworld discussion forum and I have a few questions I hope to have answered eventually.

QUESTION #1
Does anyone else have the setup where they have 2 floortoms? Because when I put I have two floortoms on my set, John Bonham Style. It just makes it more strenous and hard to turn my body all the way toward my the last floor tom.

QUESTION #2
What personally do you guys think sounds better? New Beat or Quick Beat? I have a Quick Beat.

QUESTION #3
What is the difference between all the different wood types that drumsets are made out of? I have Maple.

QUESTION #4
Can anyone really do what John Bonham does on "Moby dick" with one pedal? and Who can? Cause I have been working on it and I can only partially do the double pedal sound with one pedal thing. I do a weird heel-toe action...

That is all for now, But if any of you could answer any of my questions I would greatly appreciate it.



My dads friend mitch had a bohnam set and he could play moby dick in highschool single pedal so that ansewrs one of your questions

[masonni]

Not exactly Bonham sized, but my next kit will be.
http://www.nickmason.org/images/t5.jpg

[harryconway]

The real deal on eBay right now. 3 ply shells. Clear maple finish. Blue/olive badge. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=013&item=230030135827&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

[The Ploughman]

Nice pics.

Not Bonham sized....... at 14x24, 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, but ........they do nicely.

[pdp 9091]

Nice pics.

Not Bonham sized....... at 14x24, 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, but ........they do nicely.


Thats a really nice set. With the wood finished bass hoops and the silver finish, it looks very similar to the Gretsch Catalina Club Rock Kit

[gmrakich]

Nice pics.

Not Bonham sized....... at 14x24, 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, but ........they do nicely.

I love the Big R kits. What year is it. You are a lucky dude.

[The Ploughman]

My Rogers Big R, Silver Metallic are from 1977. Purchased new in Nov. 1977, bought by me from the original owner in Nov. 1979. I still have them. Still play them out. The other set in the pic is a Dayton virgin 20" bass, that I rescued from a horribly botched recover, and recovered in untouched Rogers 1977 Silver Metallic. That set is 20-12-16. I am using DW cymbal stands and Tama Iron Cobra Pedals.

[DontDanceHobbit]

my frankenstein, before it gets re-finished.

I actually really like the way it looks there!

[pcmckay]

Very nice Rogers kit. I love the finish, it brings back memories. I remember that finish was pretty popular in the late seventies and early eighties. I always liked Rogers drums, very well made and a great sound.

[harryconway]

I actually really like the way it looks there!
Thanx for the kind words. But soon the toms will match the kick (or at least close).

[Synthetik]

This thread is a cornucopia of coolness!

Purple sparkle *rocks*! That Luddie looks awesome!

And I really dig that Pork Pie acrylic kit, great color and setup!

And I have to give a nod to the cool Rogers stuff.

[themac5150]

This thread is a cornucopia of coolness!

Purple sparkle *rocks*! That Luddie looks awesome!

And I really dig that Pork Pie acrylic kit, great color and setup!

And I have to give a nod to the cool Rogers stuff.

Thanks for the kudos Synthetik,

Now there has to more of us out there with huge Bonzo sized drums.

Ploughman, that Rogers set is SWEET!

[Goody602]

I tried to post a picture of my set but it says my photos all take up too much space to post. I'm rather computer illiterate so I don't know how to get around it. Anyway, picture the kit he used from '69-'70, the natural maple one shown in the Royal Albert Hall portion of the DVD. Now picture the stain is a dark, rich mahogany color. Now picture the guy behind it is about 1/1,000 as good, 1/10 as drunk, and has no moustache. That's what my kit looks like.

[harryconway]

Anyway, picture the kit he used from '69-'70, the natural maple one shown in the Royal Albert Hall portion of the DVD. Now picture the stain is a dark, rich mahogany color.
Are your drums Ludwig 3 ply shells with the wrap removed?

[Goody602]

Are your drums Ludwig 3 ply shells with the wrap removed?

I wish. They are the reissues, about 3 years old, they don't have reinforcement rings or anything. I believe they are 6-ply, although I'm not positive about that. What I meant is that they look exactly like the kit Bonham played from '69-'70 except for the color. It's a stain instead of a wrap, like the kit he has, it's just a much darker color. It also has the 14"x12" top tom and 8 lugs, some of the reissue kits I've seen have the 14"x10" top tom, like when he moved on to the green sparkle and vistalites. From what I have seen they all have 8 lugs now though, whereas his green sparkle and vistalites kits the top toms each had 6.

[gmrakich]

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/5715/236619291110bglv8.jpg


The DW fellows refer to this as a "Junior Bonham" kit. I wonder if they have to pay a fee for that. 24 12 14 16 14x7 snarage.

[Chip]

Greg, I think you are the envy of many when you think "Hmmm, which kit will I play today, Brady or DW...?".

[The Ploughman]

Ayotte Custom

18x22, 9x12, 14x14, 16x16
The 14x14 is not an Ayotte, but it matches. It was also almost a thousand bucks cheaper.

[gmrakich]

Greg, I think you are the envy of many when you think "Hmmm, which kit will I play today, Brady or DW...?".

Usually it a Pork Pie. In the last six months, I have done about 30 shows with my Roland TD12 and 20 with acoustic. This trend needs to end!!!!! We do alot of Irish pubs and the Roland is great for that (damn it)

[sharky 007]

My zep kit and sonor 3005.
Ludwig 26 kick 13,16&18
Sonor 3005 24 kick 14,16&18

[BoxcarDrummer182]

My zep kit and sonor 3005.
Ludwig 26 kick 13,16&18
Sonor 3005 24 kick 14,16&18

you my friend are officialy my favorite member. not afraid to show off your B8's. rock on brother, rock on.

[The Levee Breaker]

I'm thinking of buying a vintage set, of Bigger than Bonham sizes! I really like the look of them. they are 26x16, 15x13, 18x16, 20x18. They are from 1986 in a nice white finish. What do you think?
I really want some bonham sized ludwig drums.
Thanks for making this cool thread btw.

[harryconway]

Those would be some thunderous drums. I drive a 26x14, 15x12, 16x16, 18x16 Ludwig 6 ply kit. Big drums go boom. Welcome to Drummerworld.

[byebyepanda]

Where did you guys buy a new batter heads for a 26" bass drum? I'm having a hard time finding some. I really want a coated one or something premuffled (like those evan ones with the black foam rings around the edge). Thanks.

[pcmckay]

Where did you guys buy a new batter heads for a 26" bass drum? I'm having a hard time finding some. I really want a coated one or something premuffled (like those evan ones with the black foam rings around the edge). Thanks.

I ordered my heads from my local music store, I got them in about three days. Ludwig makes the Power Collar heads in 26" which is their answer to the Power Stroke heads. Remo makes the Powerstroke in 26" but I don't know if Evans makes the E-Mad head in that size. But I would check with your local music store.

[Porker69]

If I remember correctly Aquarian makes 26" super kicks which you can get online easily enough, they have a muffling ring on the underside.

[byebyepanda]

Which 26" head should I go with to get that Bonham sound?

[Simbe]

Which 26" head should I go with to get that Bonham sound?

Get a Remo Emperor coated for batter head, that's what John used.

[pcmckay]

I would go with the Coated Remo Emperor or the Evans coated g-2, same drum head basically. I would also stay away from pre muffled drum heads for your bass drum, Bonham just used felt strips to muffle his. Personally I think thats what sounds best for oversized bass drums. On the resonant side he would just use a smooth white Ludwig logo head, sometimes with a felt strip sometimes without.

[The Levee Breaker]

I've just ordered a new custom kit from a guy based here in the uk, called Alan Gilby of Richmo Drums. In about three weeks, I'll have my dream kit, a 4 piece in red sparkle finish, sizes 28x18, 15x12 and 18x16. Obviously, I've got to have the remo coated emperor batters, with coated ambassadors resonant side. Yum! What a monster. I'm gonna go and reinforce my walls with steel now! lol! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

[byebyepanda]

28x18!?!! Holy moly!

Be sure to post up some pics when it arrives!

[gmrakich]

I've just ordered a new custom kit from a guy based here in the uk, called Alan Gilby of Richmo Drums. In about three weeks, I'll have my dream kit, a 4 piece in red sparkle finish, sizes 28x18, 15x12 and 18x16. Obviously, I've got to have the remo coated emperor batters, with coated ambassadors resonant side. Yum! What a monster. I'm gonna go and reinforce my walls with steel now! lol! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

That kit come with its own zip code???? : ^ P

[The Levee Breaker]

Haha! Almost. I've always wanted a bonham-esque kit, and being 14, well, they don't come cheap, so i built up my old mapex to a big double bass kit over 3 years and, then sold it to afford the custom Richmos. I'll try and post some pictures once i receive them. I've now changed the toms to 14x12, and 16x16. I'll order the 18" later this year. The only problem with pictures is fitting the bass drum in the frame!

[byebyepanda]

Well can't wait to see 'em!

[Ozzy Biz]

That kit come with its own zip code???? : ^ P
No, but they've had to re-route all air traffic around it to avoid collisions.

[DrumBuster]

I guess I'll post a few pictures of my kit. If you want the deets on the set up, go to the link in my signature.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g44/RamboKnife/DRUMk2.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g44/RamboKnife/DRUMK.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g44/RamboKnife/DRUMk1.gif
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g44/RamboKnife/DRUMk4.gif
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g44/RamboKnife/DRUM2.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g44/RamboKnife/drum5.jpg

I'm pretty sure Bonham didn't play Axis pedals

[rogers_68]

I posted this recently in the "Your Gear" section but I just got my 26" bd on Tuesday. Until about a week ago I didn't even know Rogers made that size. Anyway, now my kit is this:

'68 Rogers in butcher block finish
10x14
16x16
16x18
(and a matching 14x24)

early 70s Rogers in New England white finish
14x26

'78 Ludwig alloy Supra
6.5x14

My plan is to re-wrap the whole kit in blue onyx, hopefully in a few months, and then I'll probably sell the 24" bd. I had my first band practice with the 26" last night. To my surprise it didn't feel entirely different from the 24". I sort of feel like a little kid sitting behind it, though. I'm still working on just the right tuning but I've got a coated Emperor/smooth white Ambassador with 3" felt strips on either side and it sounds pretty decent. Big yet controlled. I just switched from 2.5" felt to 3". It almost muffles it too much but I'm still playing with the placement.

So far I like it. It's a beast.

[The Levee Breaker]

Cool! Sounds great. Any pics?

[rogers_68]

Cool! Sounds great. Any pics?

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k215/rogers_68/NewBD002.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k215/rogers_68/NewBD001.jpg

I have white duct tape over the extra holes. When I re-wrap it I'll fill them in with dowels.

[Jon Cable]

I KNOW this is probably a stupid observation but when you have the rack tom on a snare stand doesnt it put a lotta distance between the rack and the floor[s] if you wanna go round the kit? I know its what you get used to but there seems to be some serious distance on some of these 'bonham rigs', and when I've seen the dvds of JB he has the snare stand as well as the rack fitting on the bass drum, is that for added stability or didnt he trust Luddies hardware??

[rogers_68]

I KNOW this is probably a stupid observation but when you have the rack tom on a snare stand doesnt it put a lotta distance between the rack and the floor[s] if you wanna go round the kit? I know its what you get used to but there seems to be some serious distance on some of these 'bonham rigs', and when I've seen the dvds of JB he has the snare stand as well as the rack fitting on the bass drum, is that for added stability or didnt he trust Luddies hardware??

I got used to it. However when I do need to do some really fast triplets, or something similar, between 2 toms I use the 2 FTs for it.

[The Levee Breaker]

Just a little update, I'll have my Richmo kit on tuesday, 2 days time! I had a little delay because part way through building them the supplier had a problem sending 28" hoops from the USA and i wanted a cymbal arm too, so that had to be ordered.

Ah well, I guess it's all worth it in the end eh? I can't wait. I'll post some quick pics before playing them.

[dizkneelande]

I KNOW this is probably a stupid observation but when you have the rack tom on a snare stand doesnt it put a lotta distance between the rack and the floor[s] if you wanna go round the kit? I know its what you get used to but there seems to be some serious distance on some of these 'bonham rigs', and when I've seen the dvds of JB he has the snare stand as well as the rack fitting on the bass drum, is that for added stability or didnt he trust Luddies hardware??

works fine for me and I believe jb just used a snare stand for his first tom

[The Levee Breaker]

Here's mine, poor picture i know, and the bass drum isn't exactly bonham but the toms are so here goes...13080

Specs:Custom Richmo Birch kit in Red Sparkle
28x18 bass drum w/ raw maple hoops and a cymbal arm
14x12 tom on snare stand
16x16 floor tom

Snare is a Limited Edition Mapex Black Panther 13x7, in honey amber over birdseye maple finish.
Enjoy!!!!!
:)

[iamtak]

Here's mine, poor picture i know, and the bass drum isn't exactly bonham but the toms are so here goes...13080

Specs:Custom Richmo Birch kit in Red Sparkle
28x18 bass drum w/ raw maple hoops and a cymbal arm
14x10 tom on snare stand
16x16 floor tom

Snare is a Limited Edition Mapex Black Panther 13x7, in honey amber over birdseye maple finish.
Enjoy!!!!!
:)

awesome!

I have a maple kit much like that, but with a 26x18 and 13x9 and 14" deep floor tom, but its also red (stain though) with the large round lugs (mine are offset) and set up much like yours

you''ve got a killer kit man, i love my bass drum, i can only imagine how much fun a 28 is

[pcmckay]

I KNOW this is probably a stupid observation but when you have the rack tom on a snare stand doesnt it put a lotta distance between the rack and the floor[s] if you wanna go round the kit? I know its what you get used to but there seems to be some serious distance on some of these 'bonham rigs', and when I've seen the dvds of JB he has the snare stand as well as the rack fitting on the bass drum, is that for added stability or didnt he trust Luddies hardware??

The big misconception is that Bonzo always used a snare stand for his tom and that is false. The only kit he used a snare stand for the tom was his first Ludwig kit which was the maple kit. He used a Rogers swiv-o-matic mount plus a snare stand I feel for added stability because the tom was a 14"x 12". On the rest of his kits he used the Ludwig rail mount with no snare stand so I feel he did trust the Ludwig hardware. Then on his last kit which was the stainless steel kit he used the standard Ludwig "T" mount. With a snare stand there is a lot of distance between the tom and the floor toms, I say it's a personal preference. On my kit I mount the tom off of my cymbal stand which is really comfortable for me.

[gmrakich]

The big misconception is that Bonzo always used a snare stand for his tom and that is false. The only kit he used a snare stand for the tom was his first Ludwig kit which was the maple kit. He used a Rogers swiv-o-matic mount plus a snare stand I feel for added stability because the tom was a 14"x 12". On the rest of his kits he used the Ludwig rail mount with no snare stand so I feel he did trust the Ludwig hardware. Then on his last kit which was the stainless steel kit he used the standard Ludwig "T" mount. With a snare stand there is a lot of distance between the tom and the floor toms, I say it's a personal preference. On my kit I mount the tom off of my cymbal stand which is really comfortable for me.

The Rogers stuff was used by everybody there for a few years...Moon used TWO of them per kick drum to hold his 14x8 tuna cans.

[rogers_68]

Here's mine, poor picture i know, and the bass drum isn't exactly bonham but the toms are so here goes...13080

Specs:Custom Richmo Birch kit in Red Sparkle
28x18 bass drum w/ raw maple hoops and a cymbal arm
14x10 tom on snare stand
16x16 floor tom

Snare is a Limited Edition Mapex Black Panther 13x7, in honey amber over birdseye maple finish.
Enjoy!!!!!
:)

That's a great looking kit. Very nice. You must have one hell of right leg.

[The Levee Breaker]

I put some red felt in the resonant side of the 28 yesterday, to slightly shorten the boom, and get a reasonable amount of definition. It's really got that bonham sound now, good job i really do thump it good.
It's strange really, when you hear bonham on recording, cos' you think "that sounds great", but it's even better when you're the one making the noise!

Rock on!!!!

[cjl71178]

My bonham-ish setup, well sort of.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s279/cjl71178/Ludwig%20maple%20kit/rebecca%20and%20carlie/ludwig%20birch%20kit/ludwigbirch1.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s279/cjl71178/Ludwig%20maple%20kit/rebecca%20and%20carlie/ludwig%20birch%20kit/ludwigbirch2.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s279/cjl71178/Ludwig%20maple%20kit/rebecca%20and%20carlie/ludwig%20birch%20kit/ludwigbirch3.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s279/cjl71178/Ludwig%20maple%20kit/rebecca%20and%20carlie/ludwig%20birch%20kit/ludwigbirch5.jpg

[rogers_68]

I put some red felt in the resonant side of the 28 yesterday, to slightly shorten the boom, and get a reasonable amount of definition. It's really got that bonham sound now, good job i really do thump it good.
It's strange really, when you hear bonham on recording, cos' you think "that sounds great", but it's even better when you're the one making the noise!

Rock on!!!!

Did you dampen the batter side at all? What heads do you have on it? And, last but not least, what kind of tension do you have on the heads?

[The Levee Breaker]

To rogers_68, No i didn't dampen the batter side, because i like the feel of the natural resonance of the head. I use coated ambassadors on both sides at the moment and it sounds great. The heads are quite highly tensioned with the batter being slightly lower in pitch, to get the natural low end sound from the drum. Because, if you think about it, there is a large amount of air to move in that space, so you want to move it quickly to get a nice thump sound, but you can tune high, because the larger size of the drum means you still get all of the low end, and that was the trick to bonham's tuning. Trust me on this, it works!
Hope that answers your q's!

[Madwatch]

Here is my version of the bonham type setup. Not the exact sizes but these suit me better : 28x20 Kick , 12x9 , 14x12 , 16x14 toms and 14x5 snare

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/madwatch/28KitFront.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/madwatch/28KitBack.jpg
Drivers Seat

[pcmckay]

To rogers_68, No i didn't dampen the batter side, because i like the feel of the natural resonance of the head. I use coated ambassadors on both sides at the moment and it sounds great. The heads are quite highly tensioned with the batter being slightly lower in pitch, to get the natural low end sound from the drum. Because, if you think about it, there is a large amount of air to move in that space, so you want to move it quickly to get a nice thump sound, but you can tune high, because the larger size of the drum means you still get all of the low end, and that was the trick to bonham's tuning. Trust me on this, it works!
Hope that answers your q's!

How do you mike your bass drum? Sometimes I get a lot of complaints from sound guys they say my bass drum is to "live" and they can't mike a bass drum with a solid head on the front. And this is with a felt strip on the batter side and the front head.

[ledzepjb]

Madwatch, that is finee kit you got there

[Madwatch]

Madwatch, that is finee kit you got there

Thanks! I had to wait a while for Pork Pie to complete the kit for me , but it is so much fun to play. Worth the wait.

[drumania]

every body have their own setup so did bonzo....

[The Levee Breaker]

How about no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rogers_68]

How do you mike your bass drum? Sometimes I get a lot of complaints from sound guys they say my bass drum is to "live" and they can't mike a bass drum with a solid head on the front. And this is with a felt strip on the batter side and the front head.

Stinkin' sound guys...! There's one sound guy that I've worked with a lot over the course of several years and he's learned how to handle my bass drum (no hole, not overly ringy but certainly not over-muffled) and he's told me many, many times to tune how I want and he'll deal with it. He says that a good sound guy can make it work using mic placement, EQ, et cetera.

[pcmckay]

Stinkin' sound guys...! There's one sound guy that I've worked with a lot over the course of several years and he's learned how to handle my bass drum (no hole, not overly ringy but certainly not over-muffled) and he's told me many, many times to tune how I want and he'll deal with it. He says that a good sound guy can make it work using mic placement, EQ, et cetera.

I agree completely a good sound guy should be able to handle any situation that they have to deal with. If we had our own sound guy it probably wouldn't be an issue because they could just set their board to fit us. Every once in awhile I will get a sound guy where my drums aren't even an issue, but mostly I get these guys that are so used to miking drummers that just muffle the hell out of their drums and they come to me and they are lost they don't know what to do.

[rogers_68]

I agree completely a good sound guy should be able to handle any situation that they have to deal with. If we had our own sound guy it probably wouldn't be an issue because they could just set their board to fit us. Every once in awhile I will get a sound guy where my drums aren't even an issue, but mostly I get these guys that are so used to miking drummers that just muffle the hell out of their drums and they come to me and they are lost they don't know what to do.

I know, I know. I'm not a sound engineer by any means but even I can figure out that if you back the mic off about an inch it takes a ton of ring out of the PA system, and even I can figure out that one can take a little low end out on the sound board if needed. Most guys are looking for a "thump-you-in-the-chest" sound and I don't at all. I want a drum sound, not an effect.

*Ends semi-rant.* ;)

[pcmckay]

I know, I know. I'm not a sound engineer by any means but even I can figure out that if you back the mic off about an inch it takes a ton of ring out of the PA system, and even I can figure out that one can take a little low end out on the sound board if needed. Most guys are looking for a "thump-you-in-the-chest" sound and I don't at all. I want a drum sound, not an effect.

*Ends semi-rant.* ;)

AMEN to that Brother!

[ZildjianMan1023]

how does bonzo move so fast? id love to know.. like were gonna groove how does he do fills so fast?

[Jon Cable]

Now, I've researched this so here goes; with the exception of the stainless steel reissue all the JB tribute kits have the rack tom on a snare stand with a virgin bass. I've sat thru the Zep dvd, song remains the same AND looked thru 'thunder of drums' and the only kit that Bonham used with a virgin bass and rack on a snare stand was the natural maple kit he had in '69. Even the vistalites had a tom mount! Should they be selling the reissue kits as 'bonham/zep' kits, when he didn't have the setup that they're selling??

[pcmckay]

Now, I've researched this so here goes; with the exception of the stainless steel reissue all the JB tribute kits have the rack tom on a snare stand with a virgin bass. I've sat thru the Zep dvd, song remains the same AND looked thru 'thunder of drums' and the only kit that Bonham used with a virgin bass and rack on a snare stand was the natural maple kit he had in '69. Even the vistalites had a tom mount! Should they be selling the reissue kits as 'bonham/zep' kits, when he didn't have the setup that they're selling??

That is something that I have never understood either. Even the maple kit didn't really have a virgin bass drum because he did have a tom mount and the snare stand. But anytime there is a "Bonham" reissue kit they always have the tom on a snare stand. It drives me nuts!

[rjlee24]

Here's my new Ludwigs that I recieved just about 2 months ago. Classic Maple Ludwigs in "Bonham" sizes w/ green sparkle wrap...26x14, 14x12, 16x16, 18x16 wouldn't trade them for the world!!!!!

[themac5150]

That is something that I have never understood either. Even the maple kit didn't really have a virgin bass drum because he did have a tom mount and the snare stand. But anytime there is a "Bonham" reissue kit they always have the tom on a snare stand. It drives me nuts!
And don't forget the bass mounted ride. I could've just used one of my cymbal stands, but I wanted that cymbal holder!

[ArtyZ]

Here's my new Ludwigs that I recieved just about 2 months ago. Classic Maple Ludwigs in "Bonham" sizes w/ green sparkle wrap...26x14, 14x12, 16x16, 18x16 wouldn't trade them for the world!!!!!

How do you get in the driver's seat? Wall to wall drums!! I love it to death!

Arty Z out

[harryconway]

Even the maple kit didn't really have a virgin bass drum because he did have a tom mount and the snare stand. But anytime there is a "Bonham" reissue kit they always have the tom on a snare stand. It drives me nuts!

And we can go 1 step further. The tom mount on that kit is a Rogers swivomatic. (good photo on page 39 of "Drum presents Traps the Art of Drumming" magazine with John Bonham on the cover). Typical modification a lot of Ludwig players did. But let's face it, if someone wants a tom holder, they can go out and buy one. Drill 4 holes. Done. If I was gonna mount a 14x10 or a 15x12 off my 26x14, I'd probably use the DW rail consolette. I'd rather have a virgin kick myself. Easier to drill holes into a virgin kick than un-drill holes (re-virginize) a kick with a factory mount.

[pcmckay]

And don't forget the bass mounted ride. I could've just used one of my cymbal stands, but I wanted that cymbal holder!

Isn't the bass mounted ride awesome! It's so much more comfortable for me. For years I used a boom stand to try to bring the ride where I wanted it and it was a pain. I like this set up much better, plus one less stand to haul around!

[pix]

Did you dampen the batter side at all? What heads do you have on it? And, last but not least, what kind of tension do you have on the heads?

Hey could you post pics of your kit again? The photobucket link doesn't seem to work anymore and i'm dying to see your set.

[baz]

...if Mini Me was to play the drums, these could be his Bonham kit.

http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/10976/2201561050032450736S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2201561050032450736QwGCwN)

20, 12, 14, Ludwigs with a 16" DW .

Barry

[Gunn]

This is my Bonham inspired kit......It's a Premier but in the UK Ludwig Bonham kits are about £2500.
26 x 16 , 13 x 8 , 16 x 16 , 18 x 16.
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j248/DannyDark0/zzzmykit.jpg
Its actually for sale at the moment because I just got endorsed by FVF custom drums and they're making me a hybrid kit, all the same sizes though, except i'm going for a 26 x 20 kick!

[The Fossil]

Our guitar player's been bugging me to do this. Pictures of the original setup are on our web site. 18x22, 5.5x14, 12x7, 14x12, 16x14. Tama Superstar EFX Hyper Drives.

[razorx]

Our guitar player's been bugging me to do this. Pictures of the original setup are on our web site. 18x22, 5.5x14, 12x7, 14x12, 16x14. Tama Superstar EFX Hyper Drives.

haha. take care of that kiss tiger stadium poster.

[spartacus1989]

Im sorry, Im not being rude but:
Don't Bonham setups consist of:

26" Bass Drum
14" Tom
16" Floor Tom
18" Floor Tom

Maybe I'm wrong lol!

[razorx]

Im sorry, Im not being rude but:
Don't Bonham setups consist of:

26" Bass Drum
14" Tom
16" Floor Tom
18" Floor Tom

Maybe I'm wrong lol!

you are right . but also the set up configuration not sizes.

[themac5150]

I see there are some more tasty Bonham style kits that need to be added, so I'll bump so's those guys can add 'em.

[cwignall]

Im looking to purchase a bonham kit.

id like the one from the 'Moby Dick Era'

what was it?

what do i search on the ludwig website for it cos all my searches thus far have brought up zip!!!

[Porker69]

When Bonham played Moby Dick at Royal Albert Hall he used the Maple Finish Ludwigs. The sizes on those were 14x12, 16x16, 18x16, 26x14, and a 14x6.5 Supraphonic snare

[mikei]

Here is the newest addition to the Bonham thread.

My Classic Maple Green Sparkle!

[themac5150]

SAAAWWWEEEETTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's a 14x10 tom right..
The more I see the 14x10s, the more I want one. I wonder why Ludwig doesn't include that size right out the box on the standard Zep set.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/themac5150/Newpic.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/themac5150/Newpic1.jpg

[Nahuel]

I sincerely hate this kind of set up.

[themac5150]

I sincerely hate this kind of set up.


To each his own...

What do you prefer?

[BoxcarDrummer182]

I sincerely hate this kind of set up.

well then you suck, just kidding. but honestly bro, if you dont like it, dont look at it. not being rude, but seriously. and by the way, it's really bothering me so i just have to say it. bonham sets are either 13x9, 14x10, 14x12, or 15x12, 16x16, 16x18, 26x14, and 14x6.5? i mean great if you have a bonham tom config, but the tama hyperdrive isnt exactly the "BIG" bonham sound. just saying. it's just bothering me. a lot.

[themac5150]

but honestly bro, if you dont like it, dont look at it. not being rude, but seriously.

I could careless if anyone else really likes it or not. I remember being young and wanting a huge drum set with loads of cymbals. I grew out of that. Tastes change as you get older, and more tired of lugging all of that stuff around. I get more enjoyment from this set, than any of the many I've owned over the years. This set was my dream set, less the paiste symphonic that I'll never own. If I ever buy another set, you can be sure it will only be a shell pack, and an amber vistalite at that. They look good, sound good, and will be worth more later down the road than an import. Bonham was a talented drummer, if owning this set inspires me to become a better drummer, it's worth every penny.

[pcmckay]

Here is the newest addition to the Bonham thread.

My Classic Maple Green Sparkle!

They look good! I'm glad you finally got them. I have to say that green sparkle is just an awesome finish. Enjoy them!

[Cymbalrider]

I guess mine is a Bonham kit too, although I use it more for a jazz kit. http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/cymbalrider/SET4.jpg It's a Gretsch Catalina Club Rock.

[Big_Philly]

... except i'm going for a 26 x 20 kick!

That´s gonna sound like an atom bomb..!

[Crydevil]

Hello everyone, I have a few questions about the Ludwig kits.

I ordered my green sparkle in Bonham sizes a few weeks ago, but can someone tell me what the standard front bass drum head is that they deliver with bassdrums?

And I also wonder if Ludwig still sells those bassdrum front heads in WHITE (:D) with the SMALL, MODERN (so not vintage like Ringo Starr) Ludwig logo on TOP, as seen on John Bonham's bassdrum in Royal Albert Hall 1970 (Led Zeppelin dvd) & the picture that is attached.

Thanks in advance guys
Greetz !

[The Levee Breaker]

In response to your question Crydevil, no they don't still make them. I believe they stopped making those a while ago, now they just use the bigger labels, which I'm sure you will agree are just plain ugly. However, you can buy a sticker online somewhere, most likely ebay. The one you want is 1"x6", not any bigger. I believe it's the size used on Bonzo's '69-'70 Natural Kit.

Hope this helps you.

Levee Breaker

[wooltonboy]

Or, you can download a pic of the logo, send it by email to your local sign shop, and they will print on for you without a background, just the letters only. (it comes on a template for lining it up, then a removable backing peels off, leaving just the letters) (about $12.00)
I've done this with a Sonor and a Yamaha logo, and it looks like factory.
Cheers
Phil

[Buzter]

I dig that set bro.....I recently bought a Gretsch Club Rock set on a whim. I like it but can't decide what heads I like. I've switch the g1's to pinstripes....I'd like something in between. Actually the small tom sounds pretty good with the G1's but the floor toms are a little boingy. The pinstripes deaden the floor toms a little too much. Lucky I got the 18" pinstripe for 5 bucks. Are those clear emperors on the tops of your drums?

Someone had mentioned starting "the best Bonham set" thread. I guess its really hard to say any one is the best, when they are all relatively the same, and all loved by their owners. But it would be cool for everyone whose got a Bonham setup, to post a pic of their kit here. So here we go...
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/themac5150/Bonzopurple.jpg

[The Levee Breaker]

Hey guys, I've decided to sell my bonham kit now. It's time for me to move on, however, is there anyone out there who is wanting a new kit, which has that big, bonzo sound? Cos if so, here's the place to go : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180225793821

Thanks guys.

[junglelord]

While I love looking at Bonham kits, I cannot get comfortable playing on one. Ergonomicly its not very practicle. I would much rather two toms up front and one floor tom. Truth be told the perfect setup is three up front with two floor toms. Then you can pull off anything.

[spartacus1989]

Levee Breaker. That is such an impressive kit! Why would you want to see that go?

[themac5150]

I dig that set bro.....I recently bought a Gretsch Club Rock set on a whim. I like it but can't decide what heads I like. I've switch the g1's to pinstripes....I'd like something in between. Actually the small tom sounds pretty good with the G1's but the floor toms are a little boingy. The pinstripes deaden the floor toms a little too much. Lucky I got the 18" pinstripe for 5 bucks. Are those clear emperors on the tops of your drums?
Been a long time away from here, sorry for the LATE reply. The heads in that pic are the factory Ludwig medium clears. I switched to coated emperors on top of coated ambassadors a long time ago. They are not as bright as the clears, but I prefer the coated. I haven't used pinstripes on this kit yet, I probably won't, I like'em just the way there are now.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/themac5150/Newpic2.jpg

[themac5150]

While I love looking at Bonham kits, I cannot get comfortable playing on one. Ergonomicly its not very practicle. I would much rather two toms up front and one floor tom. Truth be told the perfect setup is three up front with two floor toms. Then you can pull off anything.
You know, I felt the difference when I first got the kit, going from smaller 2 up, 2 down toms to this kit. It was more of a spatial difference, these things are huge. Now, I don't notice, it feels very comfortable.

[junglelord]

And still one of the classiest setups ever put together. I love it.

[The Levee Breaker]

The old 28 is gone now, I have a much better kit now with a nice 24 which sounds just as fat if not more so. I'll post pics and details soon guys.

[LM201]

i noticed someone had bough a new classic maple set with the blue and olive badges. are they really new or vintage. if theyre not vintage how do you order them?

[hwy145]

Would this qualify despite only having a wimpy 24"?

[The Levee Breaker]

Here's the new kit, i hope the images work, even though they aren't the best pictures, you get the idea.

SPECS

DM Drums in Gold Sparkle Finish, with Gold Tube Lugs
3 ply Birch Shells with Rings

24x16 Bass complete with homemade "ritchie ring" on the front head and Ringo-esque Bass Drum Anchor
13x9 Rack Tom with full length tube lugs
18x16 Floor Tom
14x6.5 Ludwig LM402
13x7 Limited Edition Mapex Black Panther in Honey Amber Birdseye Finish

CYMBALS

All Paiste 2002

15" Sound Edge Hats
18"Medium
24" Ride

Hardware

Ludwig Speed King Pedal from the 60's
Premier hihat stand
Premier 4000 boom stand
Mapex 550 Straight stand
Big Dog Deluxe Throne

Heads

Remo Coated Emperor Batter with a Coated Powerstroke 3 Reso which i made myself :p
Remo Coated Emperors over Coated Ambassadors on Toms
Coated Emperor over Ambassador Hazy on the 402
Coated Ambassador over Ambassador Hazy on the Panther

Stuff Not In Use

6" Cowbell
Paiste 2002 22" China (It's a beast)
Jam Block
Various stands

Not exactly Bonham but it's fairly close, and i don't wanna copy him exactly anyway.

In the future, I'm looking at getting a dw rail mount and a cymbal arm for the bass drum, and a matching 16x16 Floor Tom, but anyway, I'm loving the kit at the moment, and I think it sounds amazing.

[slingerland755]

Been a long time away from here, sorry for the LATE reply. The heads in that pic are the factory Ludwig medium clears. I switched to coated emperors on top of coated ambassadors a long time ago. They are not as bright as the clears, but I prefer the coated. I haven't used pinstripes on this kit yet, I probably won't, I like'em just the way there are now.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/themac5150/Newpic2.jpg

Good on ya for honoring the master!

[gmrakich]

Bonham means 26 kick, 13, 14, or 15 rack, 16x16 18x16 14x 6.5....period.
Any thing else is just one up, two down.

[Crydevil]

Wow, it's been quite a while since I last posted on this awesome forum... :D.
Guess it's the exams and stuff...
But anyway, I thought I'd post my Bonham kit here as well, which I've been having for a few months now.

Sizes: 26x14, 14x12, 16x16, 18x16
Cymbals: Paiste 2oo2's (22" Ride, 20" Ride, 18" Medium, 15" Sound Edge)
Hardware: Ludwig stands, Iron Cobra Hi-Hat stand

I'd again like to thank 'ludwigvondrumcrazy (LVDC)' for this.
Alot of stuff on the kit, like the RC and the resonant Bassdrum-head for example, wouldn't have been possible without him...
Thanks man !

[gmrakich]

Wow, it's been quite a while since I last posted on this awesome forum... :D.
Guess it's the exams and stuff...
But anyway, I thought I'd post my Bonham kit here as well, which I've been having for a few months now.

Sizes: 26x14, 14x12, 16x16, 18x16
Cymbals: Paiste 2oo2's (22" Ride, 20" Ride, 18" Medium, 15" Sound Edge)
Hardware: Ludwig stands, Iron Cobra Hi-Hat stand

I'd again like to thank 'ludwigvondrumcrazy (LVDC)' for this.
Alot of stuff on the kit, like the RC and the resonant Bassdrum-head for example, wouldn't have been possible without him...
Thanks man !

I LOVE this kit. Green sparkle is a great finish for this kit...looks regal !!
and with the 2002's...super sweet.

[Crydevil]

I LOVE this kit. Green sparkle is a great finish for this kit...looks regal !!
and with the 2002's...super sweet.
Thanks man :) ! Much appreciated.

[Red Hawk]

Bonham means 26 kick, 13, 14, or 15 rack, 16x16 18x16 14x 6.5....period.
Any thing else is just one up, two down.

if you want to get really technical with it, the cymbal sizes and locations, cowbell placement, hi hat tambo, and speed king kick pedal should all be correct too...

This is the reason I haven't posted pics of my kit as I play it now. (1 up, 2 down)

I love the comment about halfway through this thread that's something like "i'm pretty sure bonham didn't play axis pedals." I laugh out loud every time i read that.

Makes you wonder though... if the man was still with us, what would he be playing? Would he still prefer the classic bonham setup? would he even be playing ludwigs (woah, did i just say THAT?) It's fun to think of bonham playing a 18" kick, 10 and 12" toms, a couple of snares and a DW 9000 double pedal... maybe that's just me.

[themac5150]

Makes you wonder though... if the man was still with us, what would he be playing?

Who knows... Would he be playing at all?

He had a good thing going with his endorsements, and so did the companies. I couldn't imagine letting him get away, could you?

[themac5150]

Crydevil,
Glad to see you finally got your kit. How's the RC working out? Where did you manage to find one? I thought of doing that, but I was too nervous with the 14x12, thought it may be too heavy, or not fit as well as the 14x10. I like the 14x12, and putting it on the snare stand is no biggie. Your kit looks awesome, and I like the Ludwig on the drum head, it looks more "correct" for the Zep set.
Now all you need is Bonzo's symbol on the head.

[gmrakich]

if you want to get really technical with it, the cymbal sizes and locations, cowbell placement, hi hat tambo, and speed king kick pedal should all be correct too...

This is the reason I haven't posted pics of my kit as I play it now. (1 up, 2 down)

I love the comment about halfway through this thread that's something like "i'm pretty sure bonham didn't play axis pedals." I laugh out loud every time i read that.

Makes you wonder though... if the man was still with us, what would he be playing? Would he still prefer the classic bonham setup? would he even be playing ludwigs (woah, did i just say THAT?) It's fun to think of bonham playing a 18" kick, 10 and 12" toms, a couple of snares and a DW 9000 double pedal... maybe that's just me.


If he was alive, Ludwig might have never gone into the tank like they did. If he was alive, In through the out door would have been followed up by a disco album.

[Simbe]

Here's my "Bonham" set. Wrong brand, though. I also don't have the speed king pedal and the set lacks a cowbell in the picture. Oh, well...

Yamaha 9000: 26x14, 14x10, 16x16, 18x16
Ludwig LM-402 snare 6,5x14, B/O badge
Cymbals: Zildjian A and K

http://www.students.tut.fi/~simola3/kuvat/1200x900PP.jpg

[KarlCrafton]

Would this qualify despite only having a wimpy 24"?

Red Vistas just kick a$$. I love this kit.

Crydevil's kit with the RC is ruling too.
I love the RC, but I like the tom lower so I didn't do one on my 26.

BTW Gunn & Big Philly...a 20x26 does sound awesome, once described "like King Kong" at one sound check.

[MikeyOdrums]

I like big bass drums and I can't deny !

[Crydevil]

Crydevil,
Glad to see you finally got your kit. How's the RC working out? Where did you manage to find one? I thought of doing that, but I was too nervous with the 14x12, thought it may be too heavy, or not fit as well as the 14x10. I like the 14x12, and putting it on the snare stand is no biggie. Your kit looks awesome, and I like the Ludwig on the drum head, it looks more "correct" for the Zep set.
Now all you need is Bonzo's symbol on the head.
Thanks alot man, much appreciated. :)

The RC is great, no wonder Bonham used it to hold up against all the force he put into his drumming, this thing is unbreakable ! :D (which is exactly what it was made for xD)
But yeah, it's awesome.

I got it on eBay, but it was in a sort of bad condition, so I sent it to LVDC who cleaned it up (which I am still - and will always be - very grateful for :D), and replaced one of the RC parts with one of his own (which was in near perfect shape), so I would have a functioning RC :). So you could say I owe LVDC alot :D.

About the 14x12, I haven't experienced any problems with it, not because of it's weight, nor because of it's size :). The sizes are really easy to handle & tune IMO.

And the head, well... :D. Since almost every drummer who sees this kit would recognize it as a Bonham kit, I'm gonna skip the emblem, to maybe still try and maintain the personal touch of the kit xD.

But anyway, thanks man !

Greets!
Crydevil

[Crydevil]

Crydevil's kit with the RC is ruling too.
I love the RC, but I like the tom lower so I didn't do one on my 26.

Thanks man ! :D

Yeah, a lower tom might be easier to play, but when you place it low, it has to come on the left side of the bass-drum (if you play right-handed ofcourse :D), and it would be pushed more to the left, the lower you go.
And since I like my tom right in front of my snare, and my snare pretty close above my pedal, I don't really like the tom being pushed to the left :D.

I really don't like tom stands or cymbal-stand clams for toms. It works for smaller bassdrums, but for big ones like these it's trouble for me :).

Greets !
Crydevil

[Michael G]

Thanks man ! :D

Yeah, a lower tom might be easier to play, but when you place it low, it has to come on the left side of the bass-drum (if you play right-handed ofcourse :D), and it would be pushed more to the left, the lower you go.
And since I like my tom right in front of my snare, and my snare pretty close above my pedal, I don't really like the tom being pushed to the left :D.



Well there are ways to be able to place it low and still be pretty far on the rail mount. Either by pushing it back away from the drummers seat, or by rotating the ratchet part so it is underneath and just reverse the L arm tom to go with it. Just gotta make sure it isn't touching the bass drum.

But you have the Bonham thing goin on right now and doing that would kind of "mess" with it.

[Crydevil]

Well there are ways to be able to place it low and still be pretty far on the rail mount. Either by pushing it back away from the drummers seat, or by rotating the ratchet part so it is underneath and just reverse the L arm tom to go with it. Just gotta make sure it isn't touching the bass drum.
Indeed, you're right :D.
But my post regarding this was actually meant for a situation with a tom stand, which I should have mentioned, my bad :D.

But yeah indeed, you are completely right, although I like it fairly high, and put the ratchet almost straight vertically, and also a bit to the right on my bar, which places the tom itself as horizontal as possible :D.

Thanks !

Greets !
Crydevil

[Ytsejammer]

So this last weekend I went down to North Carolina (from Wisconsin), we break down in the mountains of West Virginia, and the name of the guy that hauled us to the next town was John Bonham, no lie. I figured that this would be as good a place as any to put that little tale.

[baz]

...it doesn't meet the prerequisite Bonzo sizes, but here is my one up two down.

http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/7963/2221214470032450736S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2221214470032450736YYEZiY)

I feel kind of Bonzo when I play it though.

http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/5315/2087312430032450736S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2087312430032450736aFrlKQ)

here is an update. 13x9 instead of the 12x8, I also moved the 17"xtreme to my left, and added an 18" fast china on the right.
This is one tom and two cymbals more than I normally play, but I had to do something to spice up the old same old same old.

Barry

[fixmejesus]

You need a LU then a IG before and after that logo on the bass drum.

[jesusfetusis6]

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8494/drumrecvp3.jpg
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/8195/dsc0010et2.jpg

mine is actually a ludwig bonham set (i don't mean to sound pretentious, just that some in this thread aren't) but it's the musician's friend one, which means the sizes are a little bit off. i love it though anyway, it's an awesome drumset and though i hate lugging around that giant bass drum, i love playing it :D

[Vipercussionist]

Well, maybe not a Bonham kit, but certainly a Bonham INFLUENCED kit!

Pic from 2 summers ago:
http://www.saladrecords.com/ynvipers/images/MikeKeith01.jpg

And for you equipment freaks like ME here’s the stats on this kit:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ALL Ludwig Keystone Badge 1960’s Vintage.
NO MUFFLING . . . EVER!
"If you cant tune it out, don’t play it out."

~~DRUMS~~
Snare(s):
14x5.5in Acrolite or 14x5.5in Supraphonic. (Ludalloy Shells)
Batter Head: Remo Coated Black Dot.
Snare Side Head: Remo Ambassador Weight.
Rack Tom:
12x9in White Marine Pearl.
Batter Head: Remo Coated Ambassador.
Resonant Head: Remo Smooth White Ambassador.
Floor Tom: (hidden behind Kick Drum in this pic)
14x14in White Marine Pearl (w/Strait Legs)
Batter Heat: Remo Coated Ambassador.
Resonant Head: Remo Smooth White Ambassador.
Kick Drum:
28x10in White Marine Pearl. (w/Rail Mount)
Modified Parade Drum
Batter Head: Remo Powerstroke 3.
Resonant Head: Remo Fiberskyn 3.
Kick Drum Impact Pad: Remo Falam Slam Double Bass Drum Pad.
~~CYMBALS~~
Hi Hats:
14in 1960’s Zildjian "A" Light Hats.
Left Crash:
16in or 18in 1960’s Zildjian "A" Thin Crash.
Right Crash:
16in 1980’s Zildjian "A" Paper Thin Crash.
Ride Cymbal:
20 in to 24in 1970’s Zildjian "A" Medium Ride.
~~STANDS/HARDWARE~~
Snare Drum Stand:
Rogers 1980’s Clamping Flat Basket w/Memory Locks.
Hi Hat Stand:
Modified 1960’s Ludwig 1400 Model. (liteweight)
Modification to allow spinning of Hi Hat Stand base
for use w/Double Kick Drum Pedal.
Crash Cymbal Stands:
(2) 1960’s Ludwig 1400 Model (liteweight) with Camber T-Tops.
Ride Cymbal Stand:
Hoop Mount made from a 1970’s Ludwig Cowbell hoop clamp and
the top of a 1970’s Ludwig shell mount Cymbal Arm. (liteweight)
Kick Drum Pedal:
Tama Iron Cobra or DW 5000 Double Pedal w/Sonar conical Wood beaters.
Drum Throne:
Purecussion Bicycle style. (kinda like Roc-n-Soc)
~~MISCELLANEOUS~~
18in Heavy Duty 3 Speed Floor Fan (FOR ME!)

[tolgapala]

mine without the splashes and the high tom would look like a john bonham set i guess. and another floor tom to be precise... :) now it is more like a bill cobham influenced one.

http://a226.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/6/l_abf9ffb89579d40dc069f67731a7ec51.jpg

[marcello]

hi there from holland

here my 3 weeks old new bonham kit.(waiting 3 month for the set)

26x14
14x10
16x16
18x16
14x6,5 supraphonic
classic lugs

[Unix]

Not quite the Boham size, but I do like this kit a lot.
Of course it's a Unix...

[Bish]

wow that looks awesome, and that last picture is great too!

[junglelord]

Now thats professional photography.
WOW.

[idiophone]

Player kit, finally finished. All shells are Bonham-era 3-ply Ludwigs with re-rings, just like they should be. Paul Montineri restored all the edges and recovered them to match.

Sizes: 10x14, 16x16, 16x18, 14x26. Heads are the correct Remos.

Since sound trumped originality on this one, I went ahead and put modern spurs on it and put the 10x14 on a RIMS mount.

And the sound? Well, it sounds like it should, and that's all that needs to be said.

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp274/eardrumssf/DSC_0009.jpg

Also check this thread for my other kits and a plug for my Bay-Area drum tech services: http://tinyurl.com/kitpornpost

[Vipercussionist]

Player kit, finally finished. All shells are Bonham-era 3-ply Ludwigs with re-rings, just like they should be. Paul Montineri restored all the edges and recovered them to match.

Sizes: 10x14, 16x16, 16x18, 14x26. Heads are the correct Remos.

Since sound trumped originality on this one, I went ahead and put modern spurs on it and put the 10x14 on a RIMS mount.

And the sound? Well, it sounds like it should, and that's all that needs to be said.

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/6ffb6963e5.jpg OK, OK THEN!! Don't get yer panties all in a bunch!!! I LIKE IT!! LIKE IT already!!!

Ha HA !!!! Just messin' with you!
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . It looks sweet as hell, I'm sure it sounds awesome as well.

[brotherbaker]

Just found this locally. Not sure what brand they are, but seems like a nice price for maple shells...

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/msg/830547434.html

[pcmckay]

Player kit, finally finished. All shells are Bonham-era 3-ply Ludwigs with re-rings, just like they should be. Paul Montineri restored all the edges and recovered them to match.

Sizes: 10x14, 16x16, 16x18, 14x26. Heads are the correct Remos.

Since sound trumped originality on this one, I went ahead and put modern spurs on it and put the 10x14 on a RIMS mount.

And the sound? Well, it sounds like it should, and that's all that needs to be said.

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/6ffb6963e5.jpg

That is a sweet set!!!! I really like silver sparkle, I almost got that finish instead of the green sparkle. Again very nice kit!

[PaiceFan]

Idiophone that kit is absolutely stunning. One of the nicest I've seen on this board. Very classy and it must sound superb.it reminds me of Paicey's from "Made in Japan" Maybe I'm just partial to 26" Bass Drums in Silver Sparkle with that 70's vintage logo. I would love to see more pics with the cymbals included Paiste's I hope Awsome!

[Signals]

Here's my 'Bonham-inspired' setup -- with Giant Beats. Shortly after this pic was taken I replaced the 12x8" tom with a 13x9," and the 5" snare with a 6.5".

[idiophone]

Idiophone that kit is absolutely stunning. One of the nicest I've seen on this board. Very classy and it must sound superb.it reminds me of Paicey's from "Made in Japan" Maybe I'm just partial to 26" Bass Drums in Silver Sparkle with that 70's vintage logo. I would love to see more pics with the cymbals included Paiste's I hope Awsome!

Thanks so much!

I don't have the correct cymbals, but I'm a studio engineer/drum tech rather than a player. I used to keep cymbals with my kits, but they kept getting cracked by bashers. Lesson learned....

Thanks again!

[Sinsyk17]

That Pork pie Bass is massive!

I like the finish too.

[PaiceFan]

Here's my "Spirit Of Bonzo" Kit Hope you guys dig it as much as I do.

[SoCalMike]

I had this Ludwig kit back in the 80's and it had a 14x28" kick and yes the gong is also a 28"

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/SoCalMike/DeeDubs/DSCN6174.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/SoCalMike/DeeDubs/DSCN6173.jpg

[Kamikazee89]

Spinal Tap is the first thing that came to mind. Just had to say that... :-D

[Ainulindale]

...it doesn't meet the prerequisite Bonzo sizes, but here is my one up two down.

http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/7963/2221214470032450736S600x600Q85.jpg (http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2221214470032450736YYEZiY)

I feel kind of Bonzo when I play it though.

Barry

one of my favorite kits on the forum, incredible kit baz...

[Yamahammer]

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h3/ludwig1/c761e782.jpg

Here is my "Green Monster". Definately the best kit I have ever owned, incredible sound!

Wow.. that is a beauty!!

[Yamahammer]

I know it's not a Luddie..and it is only a 24"kick with 1 floor tom.. but in 2 weeks, shes mine!
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...woodmaghog.jpg

[pix]

Again, i'm another cheater on this thread. My kit is missing the second Floor Tom, but it's close enough isn't it???

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j45/easto_pickle/DSC01166.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j45/easto_pickle/DSC01159.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j45/easto_pickle/DSC01162.jpg

[alviswesley]

I like those Bonham Kit pictures. Here is my Bonham style kit In Clear Vistalite.
6.5 x 14 supraphonic super sensitive
26 x 14 with cymbal mount and rail tom mount
13 x 9 I have a 14 x 10 but prefer the 13 x 9
16 x 16
18 x 16
Zildjian cymbals all from 1975

[trkdrmr]

I like those Bonham Kit pictures. Here is my Bonham style kit In Clear Vistalite.
6.5 x 14 supraphonic super sensitive
26 x 14 with cymbal mount and rail tom mount
13 x 9 I have a 14 x 10 but prefer the 13 x 9
16 x 16
18 x 16
Zildjian cymbals all from 1975

Eye watering goodness!

It was always my contention that the vistalites could sound so much better with something besides a cs dot. Are you useing clear emperors?

[alviswesley]

Oh my what a good eye you have. Yes sir, I use clear emperors. I like the sound and feel. Plus with the clear Vistalites you don`t see that big black CS dot staring at you like a big black dot. haha. Thanks for looking, Alvis

[PaiceFan]

Awesome Vistalite Kit ! Let's see some pics with the 14" x 10" Tom. Love the Bass drum mounted cymbal arm

[Buzter]

What size gong is that? It looks like a 22? maybe?? I'm in the process of getting one.
Thanks, Buz

SAAAWWWEEEETTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's a 14x10 tom right..
The more I see the 14x10s, the more I want one. I wonder why Ludwig doesn't include that size right out the box on the standard Zep set.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/themac5150/Newpic.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/themac5150/Newpic1.jpg

[wolfmoon]

DDrum Domiator Natural Finish

Rack tom:14x9
Floor tom:16x16
Floor tom:18x16
Bass drum:26x18
Snare:14x7

Cymbals--Paiste Rude
14" hihats
24" eclipse mega bell ride
18" crash ride
18" china
18 Signature Power Crash

Heads--Aquarian
Toms:Performance 2 with power dot/Classic clear in black
Bass drum: Super kick 2/Regulator
Snare:Hi energy/remo ambassador

[cadwiz]

Looks sweet dude! How's that monster 26" kick working out for you? Like a freakin' cannon I bet! That whole setup with the P. Rudes just sceams power

Rock on!

[wolfmoon]

Looks sweet dude! How's that monster 26" kick working out for you? Like a freakin' cannon I bet! That whole setup with the P. Rudes just sceams power

Rock on!

It works! I have to muffle it in addition to the Aquarian SK. It's way too loud in the house BUT still plows through even with a pillow in there.

[Road Dogg]

I just saw a replica Bonham kit in Bangkok Thailand, it was in a Ludwig store and the kit was Acrylic and colored orange. The cost was just something like Bht 100,000 or around USD 3,000

It was very interesting

[The Fossil]

Here's mine. Circa: 1970's.

[Blue/Olive Badge]

Awesome drums everyone. I love seeing people using big drums.

Here's my reissue Bonham kit.

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/1909/vistalite017.jpg (http://img17.imageshack.us/my.php?image=vistalite017.jpg)

[cdrums21]

Here's mine, early 1970's green sparkle kit with rail consolette mount.

http://i44.tinypic.com/kec8yq.jpg

[Yamahammer]

Sweet green sparkle Luds! Man I could eat those for dinner! YUMMY!

[cdrums21]

Sweet green sparkle Luds! Man I could eat those for dinner! YUMMY!

Thanks man! Sorry the pic is so big. I tried to make it smaller but my photo program sucks. I can't figure it out. Anyway, glad you liked them.

[themac5150]

What size gong is that? It looks like a 22? maybe?? I'm in the process of getting one.
Thanks, Buz

I've got the 28" Wuhan wind gong. It's the biggest wind gong I could find. Very reasonably priced too. I found it googling, I didn't find it through any of the main big name places like musician's friend. I took a chance and ordered through a smaller company, lots of them out there that carry it, just have to shop around.

[eddiehimself]

These kits are great guys!

[xXThe-Fool-In-The-RainXx]

Hey, does anyone know how much a ludwig kit in Bonham sizes would cost. I'm thinkin about buying one.

[Crydevil]

Hey, does anyone know how much a ludwig kit in Bonham sizes would cost. I'm thinkin about buying one.
Hiya,
My kit (shells only) cost me around € 2500 (Euros !). Maybe a little less than that... Keep in mind that the kit is Classic Maple series, so Accent should be a lot cheaper, respectively.
That's how much I paid in Belgium, but I don't know if they have different prices for the US or other countries though... ^^

Greets !
Crydevil

[xXThe-Fool-In-The-RainXx]

it doesn't matter to me if its the Classic Maple. Thats the one i wanted i'm not a fan of the accents.

[bonzolead]

it doesn't matter to me if its the Classic Maple. Thats the one i wanted i'm not a fan of the accents.
Not too many people are LOL

Bonzolead

[xXThe-Fool-In-The-RainXx]

ya, i'm a huge fan of bonham though thats why i feel like i have to get a classic maple to get that great bonham sound. but , im also a big fan of drummers like Alex Van Halen and thats why i plan on adding on to my bonham set after i get it and adding another 26" bass and a 12" tom and a set of Roto Toms! :)

[giotumi]

Hi everybody, I'm from Italy and I wanna show you one of my 5 kits: it's a Bonham sized DW kit in White marine pearl finish with Paiste 2002 large cymbals set. I hope you'll like it. R'n'R'!!!

[hwy145]

Hi everybody, I'm from Italy and I wanna show you one of my 5 kits: it's a Bonham sized DW kit in White marine pearl finish with Paiste 2002 large cymbals set. I hope you'll like it. R'n'R'!!!

Whoa! Nice Kit! That clear vista kit rules as well. Lots of goods stuff!

[themac5150]

Hi everybody, I'm from Italy and I wanna show you one of my 5 kits: it's a Bonham sized DW kit in White marine pearl finish with Paiste 2002 large cymbals set. I hope you'll like it. R'n'R'!!!
That is a sweet kit.

[Morbid Koala]

Bonham means 26 kick, 13, 14, or 15 rack, 16x16 18x16 14x 6.5....period.
Any thing else is just one up, two down.

Yep. Not too hard to comprehend either. I'd like to add 'single pedal only' to the criteria as well.

Chaps my ass seeing some Axis double kick on a Bonham kit, ha ha ha

[bonzolead]

Yep. Not too hard to comprehend either. I'd like to add 'single pedal only' to the criteria as well.

Chaps my ass seeing some Axis double kick on a Bonham kit, ha ha ha

Exactly, double bass is alright if thats you're thing but I think double bass takes away from the Hi-Hat IMO I also think a early Bonham style kit would be 26,14,18,14 x 6.5.

I like 4-piece LOL, Bonham played a 4-piece on LZ I but with a 24" bd instead of a 26" that was LZ II when he added another floor-tom.

Bonzolead

[Morbid Koala]

Bonham played a 4-piece on LZ I but with a 24" bd instead of a 26" that was LZ II when he added another floor-tom.

Bonzolead

Ludwig 24"?

What about the tom? 13" or 14" on LZ?

[bonzolead]

Ludwig 24"?

What about the tom? 13" or 14" on LZ?This was just the first album before he got his Ludwig endorsement with help from Carmine Appice the tom he used was a 13" x 9" then he went with a 15" x 12" with 2-26" bass drums until Jimmy Page complained he couldn't. hear nothing but Bass drums on stage so he back to only 1 bass drum from then on.
he went back to a 14" x 10" tom until the Stainless Steel kit in 1976 or 77? I think it was 1977 but not sure which year then he went back to the 15" x 12" tom.

Bonzolead

[Morbid Koala]

I just picked up the maple reissue kit (with bags) for 1k. Probably sit on this until things turn around economically. I just had to jump on that deal.

[bonzolead]

I just picked up the maple reissue kit (with bags) for 1k. Probably sit on this until things turn around economically. I just had to jump on that deal.Classic Maple's correct? if so I would've jumped on that also.

Congrats,
Bonzolead

[Signals]

Supposedly, there's a few of his Paiste's for sale:

http://cgi.ebay.com/LED-ZEPPELIN-JOHN-BONHAM-PLAYED-PAISTE-AUTHENTIC_W0QQitemZ170389691672QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ LH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27ac045d18&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

[Morbid Koala]

And I also wonder if Ludwig still sells those bassdrum front heads in WHITE (:D) with the SMALL, MODERN (so not vintage like Ringo Starr) Ludwig logo on TOP, as seen on John Bonham's bassdrum in Royal Albert Hall 1970 (Led Zeppelin dvd) & the picture that is attached.

You can get them on Ebay for like 6 bucks each.