Chunkaway
Silver Member
So I currently have several drum sets that are giving me very similar sounds.
2 C&C kits -both 3 ply, both are 22/12/16 and both have rounded edges for a vintage Ludwig sound. One for studio work and one for gigging.
A Ludwig Legacy kit - 3 ply for a vintage Ludwig sound. 22/12/16
An early 1970s Ludwig Standard kit for a ...you guessed it...vintage Ludwig sound. 22/13/16
A 1968 Ludwig Jazz Downbeat set, for a ..never mind. 20/12/14
My C&C kits are my main gigging/recording kits, so I'm hanging on to those two. The 1968 Ludwig was a gift from my mom many years ago, so that one will stay.
So...my question. I'm considering trying to sell or trade my Legacy kit OR my Ludwig Standard kit. I was thinking of selling my Legacy kit to pull off a Gretsch Brooklyn or a New Classic to give me a different sound, although I'm not a fan of 18" deep kick drums. The Gretsch Renowns are interesting but the finishes are terrible, in my opinion. The USA Custom are $$$$.
I was also considering a Yamaha Club Custom kit as they seem to mesh modern and vintage. I can't find these used...at all, so I would have to shell out some coin for this choice. Or....I have been thinking about just selling my Ludwig Standard and trying to get into a cheap Rogers or something like that.
Does anyone have any thoughts or ideas about these choices? Should I just hang on to the kits I have?
First world problems, I know.
I have gone to EVERY drum store near me (even three hours away to Seattle) but I have not been able to play any of these kits besides a Gretsch New Classic, which I thought sounded great, albeit very modern sounding. I have listened to a ton of youtube clips (more for the Gretsches than the Yamaha simply because they are more popular) to try to get a sense of the sonic characteristics.
2 C&C kits -both 3 ply, both are 22/12/16 and both have rounded edges for a vintage Ludwig sound. One for studio work and one for gigging.
A Ludwig Legacy kit - 3 ply for a vintage Ludwig sound. 22/12/16
An early 1970s Ludwig Standard kit for a ...you guessed it...vintage Ludwig sound. 22/13/16
A 1968 Ludwig Jazz Downbeat set, for a ..never mind. 20/12/14
My C&C kits are my main gigging/recording kits, so I'm hanging on to those two. The 1968 Ludwig was a gift from my mom many years ago, so that one will stay.
So...my question. I'm considering trying to sell or trade my Legacy kit OR my Ludwig Standard kit. I was thinking of selling my Legacy kit to pull off a Gretsch Brooklyn or a New Classic to give me a different sound, although I'm not a fan of 18" deep kick drums. The Gretsch Renowns are interesting but the finishes are terrible, in my opinion. The USA Custom are $$$$.
I was also considering a Yamaha Club Custom kit as they seem to mesh modern and vintage. I can't find these used...at all, so I would have to shell out some coin for this choice. Or....I have been thinking about just selling my Ludwig Standard and trying to get into a cheap Rogers or something like that.
Does anyone have any thoughts or ideas about these choices? Should I just hang on to the kits I have?
First world problems, I know.
I have gone to EVERY drum store near me (even three hours away to Seattle) but I have not been able to play any of these kits besides a Gretsch New Classic, which I thought sounded great, albeit very modern sounding. I have listened to a ton of youtube clips (more for the Gretsches than the Yamaha simply because they are more popular) to try to get a sense of the sonic characteristics.