Show off your Ludwigs? : )

Beautiful sets there Sgt Thump and Mikeyhanson! May I introduce you to the Silver Sparkle version?
 

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Some very nice drums in here!

Here's my old set of Vistalites, they are from the late 70s judging by the serial numbers. I've been working on 'em for a few weeks now, just finished re-cutting the bearing edges on all of the shells yesterday.

22"x13", 13"x9", 16"x16"
with an Acrolite snare, blue & olive badge. According to the serial number I'd say it's most likely early 80s

Bass drum doesn't have the front hoop attached at the moment since I don't have the claws for it yet.
 

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There is no way that you can own a Ludwig kit and not love it!

I thought about this statement for a while before I posted it.
I concluded that it is true based on my personal experience.
 
Here are mine, 2012 Club Date in Blue Oyster Pearl. I've posted them here before, but I thought why not, I'll post them again. Sizes are 20,12,14, and 14.
 

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Just picked these up..off of kijiji......1972s...the last kit I will ever own.....maybe...
 

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Man, I love those. They bring back great memories of great times...and they'd look fantastic even if they didn't.

Congrats!
 
Sorry - I forgot to post my kit here too ;)

Ludwig Classic maples 6-ply with 6.5x14 Supraphonic - all built between 1978-80 (not really sure of exactly when, but these were either late 70s or early 80s)

16x26
9x13
16x16
16x18

This is the first time I've been using the 26" bass drum exclusively for everything lately and it's been working out really well. I can dance on it and get enough sound, and when I slam it, it can shake the stage ;) Love it!
 

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This is the first time I've been using the 26" bass drum exclusively for everything lately and it's been working out really well. I can dance on it and get enough sound, and when I slam it, it can shake the stage ;) Love it!
Shaking the stage=a very good thing

At least to this old-timer.

Cool.
 
My newest addition. I love this snare!!!
 

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On the job with my latest, a Club Date Jazzette kit (18/12/14 & 5x14 snare) in Olive Sparkle, which is more like an Emerald Glass Glitter in person, very classy.

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On the job with my latest, a Club Date Jazzette kit (18/12/14 & 5x14 snare) in Olive Sparkle, which is more like an Emerald Glass Glitter in person, very classy.

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Oh, I love that. Stunning.
 
Here are some pictures of my new Classic Maple Black Oyster Pearl kit. Also 6.5x14 Black Beauty w/42 strand snares.

You can hear them here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=druB3KWZIAw

20x14
10x8
12x9
16x16
5x14
Paiste 15" 2002 Sound Edge Hi-hat
Paiste 16" and 18" Signature Full Crashes
Sabian 21" Dry Ride
 

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I just posted some shots on my own thread before realizing this thread exist. This is my newly acquired 1969 Gold Strata kit 20x14, 12 x8, 14x14. Some shots with original snare.
 

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Serious? I forgot to post my "new" Luddies here? The horror!
 

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Here are mine, 2012 Club Date in Blue Oyster Pearl. I've posted them here before, but I thought why not, I'll post them again. Sizes are 20,12,14, and 14.

Great choice,but im biased, I just got this same kit.Same sizes.Have not stopped playing them.These Little guys really sing .The tone is outstanding...I Did put a rolled up towel on the bass drum that bearly touches the batter side head.Did u do any muffming to the bass???
 
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My '64 Ludwig Downbeat in BDP with original Supraphonic:
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