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Classic Birch or Maple?

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I recently traded for a set of 1996 Ludwig drums (not so vintage). I was wondering what the opinions are on these kits and if there is a way to tell if they are birch or maple. The guy I traded them for thinks they are birch, but just because he thinks they look birch, so...

Any help is appreciated!

Posted on 13 years ago
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From dieconashi

I recently traded for a set of 1996 Ludwig drums (not so vintage). I was wondering what the opinions are on these kits and if there is a way to tell if they are birch or maple. The guy I traded them for thinks they are birch, but just because he thinks they look birch, so...Any help is appreciated!

Silver Monroe Keystone badges = birch.

I think all the birch kits came with small classic lugs and Elite

spurs and tom holder.

Hope this helps.

MW

Ludwig Maple 3 ply 22 13 16 '72 SBP
Ludwig Maple 3 ply 20 12 14 '73 BDP
Ludwig CM 20 12 14 2011 Natural Maple
Gretsch Renown Bop 18 12 14 2012 Piano Blk

Ludwig Hammered Bronze 5 x 14 '82 Chicago
Ludwig Supraphonic 5 x 14 '72 w/Die Cast
Ludwig Jazz Fest 5 x 14 B/O OBP '72
Ludwig Pioneer 5 x 14 KS Black Lacquer '67
Ludwig Acrolite 5 x 14 B/O '70
Ludwig 6.5 x 14 Birch Natural - Monroe '90s
Slingerland Bronze 6.5 x 14 '70s
Posted on 13 years ago
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Hey Michaelwray,

That is very helpful! The badges are silver, so they are birch. There always seems to be a little trick to proper identification...:)

I've heard that some Ludwig kits had poplar mixed in. These are 4 ply shells. Do you know anything about that?

Thanks for your help!

Posted on 13 years ago
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From dieconashi

The badges are silver, so they are birch. There always seems to be a little trick to proper identification...:)I've heard that some Ludwig kits had poplar mixed in. These are 4 ply shells. Do you know anything about that?Thanks for your help!

As I recall, the Classic Birch shells were 7 plies / 7 mm thick and a

mixture of Finnish Birch and Italian Poplar, although I don't remember

the layup sequence.

MW

Ludwig Maple 3 ply 22 13 16 '72 SBP
Ludwig Maple 3 ply 20 12 14 '73 BDP
Ludwig CM 20 12 14 2011 Natural Maple
Gretsch Renown Bop 18 12 14 2012 Piano Blk

Ludwig Hammered Bronze 5 x 14 '82 Chicago
Ludwig Supraphonic 5 x 14 '72 w/Die Cast
Ludwig Jazz Fest 5 x 14 B/O OBP '72
Ludwig Pioneer 5 x 14 KS Black Lacquer '67
Ludwig Acrolite 5 x 14 B/O '70
Ludwig 6.5 x 14 Birch Natural - Monroe '90s
Slingerland Bronze 6.5 x 14 '70s
Posted on 13 years ago
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Posts: 106 Threads: 28

I'm pretty sure these are 4 ply. I'll have to take a picture and see if that helps. Thanks again! Guitar Dude Man

Posted on 13 years ago
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