Hands-on Reviews of Ludwig Evolution Maple?
Hi All,
My first post here: drums are not my first instrument.
In any case, I'm thinking of upgrading my kit, and I was wondering if any of you have played one of the new Ludwig Evolution Maple kits yet. If so, can anyone comment on the tone and/or the quality of the tom mounts, hoops, etc.? I am also considering a Tama Superstar Classic Custom kit. A 5-piece Superstar Classic Custom kit would be considerably cheaper, and I don't really need 6 or 7 pieces, but the Ludwig kit uses North American maple, and the Tama kit does not. I'm not sure I'd notice the difference, to be frank, but I'm curious as to what people think regarding which kit sounds better and/or is more solidly-built, or whether people think it's is a toss-up in terms of quality.
I'm also vaguely considering a Mapex Armory kit, but I don't really love any of the available finishes -- actually I hate most of them -- and while it arguably shouldn't be a major consideration, I'd prefer to have a matching snare available.
Note: I've edited the title, as apparently they're just called Evolution Maple rather than Element Evolution Maple as I had originally written; American Musical Supply has them listed as Element Evolution Maple, but that seems to be an error.
Hi All,
My first post here: drums are not my first instrument.
In any case, I'm thinking of upgrading my kit, and I was wondering if any of you have played one of the new Ludwig Evolution Maple kits yet. If so, can anyone comment on the tone and/or the quality of the tom mounts, hoops, etc.? I am also considering a Tama Superstar Classic Custom kit. A 5-piece Superstar Classic Custom kit would be considerably cheaper, and I don't really need 6 or 7 pieces, but the Ludwig kit uses North American maple, and the Tama kit does not. I'm not sure I'd notice the difference, to be frank, but I'm curious as to what people think regarding which kit sounds better and/or is more solidly-built, or whether people think it's is a toss-up in terms of quality.
I'm also vaguely considering a Mapex Armory kit, but I don't really love any of the available finishes -- actually I hate most of them -- and while it arguably shouldn't be a major consideration, I'd prefer to have a matching snare available.
Note: I've edited the title, as apparently they're just called Evolution Maple rather than Element Evolution Maple as I had originally written; American Musical Supply has them listed as Element Evolution Maple, but that seems to be an error.
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