This statement,though not verified by Ludwig or by Vinny,made the rounds a short time ago,when he was spotted playing a Yamaha kit,at a Herbie Hancock gig.
The latest incarnation of this was seen on Vic's drum shop website on Oct. 10th,and just simply states that Vinny has left Ludwig,for destinations unknown.
I'm of the belief that I'll believe it when I see it,and "hear it" out of the horses mouth.
Ludwig,upon signing it's newest drum star,touted Vinny using their drums and hardware as the second coming,so why cheap out on the logistics end of the deal,and not supply Vinny with Ludwig gear,while at that South American Hancock gig?
Vinnys endorsment is worth plenty of wampum in sales due to the "fanboy factor",so why not go to extrodinary lenghts to accommodate him....IF,....that's what the impetus was, in his possible leaving the brand ..
He had some glowing praise for his new Ludwigs when he first signed up,so I would be curious as to what he was playing at a recent gig on the 11 th with Herbie Hancock in Chicago.
Anybody here see him?Not that it matters what he plays.He could make a First Act kit sound great.I'm just curious.
Opinions?
Steve B
The latest incarnation of this was seen on Vic's drum shop website on Oct. 10th,and just simply states that Vinny has left Ludwig,for destinations unknown.
I'm of the belief that I'll believe it when I see it,and "hear it" out of the horses mouth.
Ludwig,upon signing it's newest drum star,touted Vinny using their drums and hardware as the second coming,so why cheap out on the logistics end of the deal,and not supply Vinny with Ludwig gear,while at that South American Hancock gig?
Vinnys endorsment is worth plenty of wampum in sales due to the "fanboy factor",so why not go to extrodinary lenghts to accommodate him....IF,....that's what the impetus was, in his possible leaving the brand ..
He had some glowing praise for his new Ludwigs when he first signed up,so I would be curious as to what he was playing at a recent gig on the 11 th with Herbie Hancock in Chicago.
Anybody here see him?Not that it matters what he plays.He could make a First Act kit sound great.I'm just curious.
Opinions?
Steve B