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Mitch Mitchell Set up

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Everyone has or has seen a Buddy Rich setup, or a Bonham Set up, etc....

but does anyone have a Ludwig Silver Sparkle 1 up 2 down Mitch Mitchell Set up?

22,13,14,16

i would like to see if so!

1977 Ludwig Vistalite 12-13-16-22
1976 ludwig acrolite
1957 Rogers Holiday BMP snare
Posted on 11 years ago
#1
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I have a 12/14/20 and a 12/13/16/22 Ludwig silver sparkle setup. I have been known to combine them into a 12/13/14/16/22 setup. Fun stuff. I don't have any pics. One kit is at my teaching studio, and the other is sitting in a pit at the moment. Sorry.

1970 Ludwig Downbeat
1965 Ludwig Hollywood
1970 Ludwig Jazzette
Posted on 11 years ago
#2
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Found on google

Mitch is a jazz influenced player, especially Elvin Jones but also Max Roach and Joe Morello. He uses the underhand or military grip switching to matched for tom work. He used a variety of kits: first Premier with 20" bass & 14x 8" top tom, then a Ludwig Silver Sparkle in the classic jazz setup: 22" bass, 13x9" top, 14x14" & 16x16" floor, Ludwig Supra-phonic snare. Cymbals varied but typically: 15" Hi-hat, 20" ride, 20" & 22" crash and later a 22" or 24" riveted ride. In 1969 he moved to a Ludwig double bass kit with 24" bass drums and additional 12x8" top tom, then the same setup on Gretsch (possibly Ludwig sponsorship in Europe and Gretsch in USA). The double kit didn't change his style, it just added some tonal variety. Sticks were medium/heavy and he played seated low in a hunched position.

I did have a silver sparkle 22",13" & (2) 16"

Posted on 11 years ago
#3
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Found this on the web:

[IMG]http://gpatt.customer.netspace.net.au/cream/img/mitch2.jpg[/IMG]

On this website: http://gpatt.customer.netspace.net.au/cream/mitchell.htm

Others on the internet:

[IMG]http://www.bravewords.com/static/medias/images/news/98713.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/jimi%20hendrix%20experience.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.experiencehendrixtour.com/images/2008-nationwide-25/08-1025-025.jpg[/IMG]

Brian

'65/'66 Slingerland Stage Band in Red Sparkle Pearl
'67 Rogers Buddy Rich Headliner in Blue Sparkle Pearl
'49 WFL 6.5x14 Contest Snare
'55 Slingerland 7x14 Hollywood Ace Snare
'70's Premier PD2000 5x14 Snare
50's & 70's Zildjian/Paiste Cymbals
Posted on 11 years ago
#4
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Here is a goodie !! [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKgd7BlYhBM[/ame]

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 11 years ago
#5
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The real thing is currently on display at the Experience Music Project in Seattle. I'm not sure for how much longer, but it's part of an exhibition that details Hendrix's path to fame (practically overnight) in London during the summer of 1967.

There are lots of frilly clothes, plus an awesome section all about Mitch with several love notes to him (how quaint) from groupies.

http://www.empmuseum.org

9x Slingerland New Rock 50N 12-13-16-22 with 170 (Super S-O-M) holder
• 1979 Oak
• 1978 Blakrome + 6.5x14 TDR SD
• 1977 Black Diamond Pearl + 5x14 SD (gold badge, Rapid strainer)
• 1976 Black Cordova
• 1975 Silver Sparkle + 5x14 SD (Rapid strainer)
• 1974 Chrome + 5x14 COB TDR and 6.5x14 COW Zoomatic SDs
• 1973 Purple Sparkle
• 1973 Phantom (clear)
• 1971 Walnut (gold badges) + 5x14 TDR SD
1x Rogers Powertone Londoner V 12-13-16-22
• 1972 Butcher Block + 1979 big R Dynasonic SD
Posted on 11 years ago
#6
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From al9000

The real thing is currently on display at the Experience Music Project in Seattle. I'm not sure for how much longer, but it's part of an exhibition that details Hendrix's path to fame (practically overnight) in London during the summer of 1967.There are lots of frilly clothes, plus an awesome section all about Mitch with several love notes to him (how quaint) from groupies.http://www.empmuseum.org

I was in Seattle a few weeks ago and my girlfriend and I went to the EMP. Saw Mitch's kit and took pictures. I won't be home until Saturday and will post the pictures. We also made a cool video of us performing "Twist and Shout". Too much fun!

Quite a few nice DW kits that you can play at the EMP. My big complaint? I want to have words with whoever tunes the snare drums. The strainers are SO TIGHT that there is a ridiculous amount of choking, making the snare drums difficult to play. You can't even loosen the strainers, since they are so tight!! Aagh!!!!

Mark

Posted on 11 years ago
#7
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Mitch Mitchell was such a huge influence to so many of us-may he 'rest in peace' and may his music and drum kit live on forever...

Wayne

1967 Rogers Cleveland Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1967/68 Rogers Dayton Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1966 Rogers cob 7 Line Dynasonic Snare.
1967 Rogers "Humberto Morales" Timbales.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge 14x 6.5 Black Beauty Snare.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge Red Cortex
22,22,18,16,15,14,13.
1988 Sonor "Horst Link" HLD 590 14x8 Bronze Snare
Posted on 11 years ago
#8
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Here is a setup I use sometimes that is similar. I have 14" 15" and 16" single headed toms I use as low toms. These are the 14" and 16" Ludwigs in this pic with a 8"x12 and 14" x22" Camco with Supraphonic.

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Posted on 11 years ago
#9
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[IMG][IMG]http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag103/jscialla628/IMG_0106_zps7db3ec7d.jpg[/IMG][/IMG]

I saw these when I went on the DW factory tour in July! Cool1

Posted on 11 years ago
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