BGH
Gold Member
Well, after working on this kit on and off for 9 months, its finally in playing shape. If you want to read about what I did to this kit, you can take a look at my prior threads (I'll spare you the repeat).
http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108462&highlight=ludwig+bass+drum+restoration
http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109482&highlight=ludwig+reproduction
In addition to the work mentioned, I also replaced the tom hoops with hoops 20 years younger and added a Ludwig bass drum anchor. The anchor really helps stabilize the kick. These drums sound sweet. The toms sing-they are very musical. I'm very glad I had the 10" made. It sounds superb with the other toms. This kit sounds like nothing else that I have, which is what I was shooting for. The vintage vibe is amazing. Toms have coated single plys and clear resos. Kick has PS3's for both. Snare is a 1980's Supra or 1966 Slingerland Artist in WMP. I removed the internal mufflers - no additional muffling, except for a half piece of Moongel on the floor tom.
7x10 Made by Precision Drum to match-mahogany/poplar/mahogany 3 ply w/ rings Keller shell.
8x12
9x13 not shown
16x16
14x22
5x14 Supra or Slingerland Artist
http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108462&highlight=ludwig+bass+drum+restoration
http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109482&highlight=ludwig+reproduction
In addition to the work mentioned, I also replaced the tom hoops with hoops 20 years younger and added a Ludwig bass drum anchor. The anchor really helps stabilize the kick. These drums sound sweet. The toms sing-they are very musical. I'm very glad I had the 10" made. It sounds superb with the other toms. This kit sounds like nothing else that I have, which is what I was shooting for. The vintage vibe is amazing. Toms have coated single plys and clear resos. Kick has PS3's for both. Snare is a 1980's Supra or 1966 Slingerland Artist in WMP. I removed the internal mufflers - no additional muffling, except for a half piece of Moongel on the floor tom.
7x10 Made by Precision Drum to match-mahogany/poplar/mahogany 3 ply w/ rings Keller shell.
8x12
9x13 not shown
16x16
14x22
5x14 Supra or Slingerland Artist