Drum roll, please! I finally took pictures! These are the drums I talked about months ago. It took a long time to get these the way I wanted them. What you see is a new Ludwig Classic Maple "Downbeat" kit, in stunning Galaxy Sparkle. This one picture doesn't do the kit justice. I need to use a different hosting service to display these drums so you can see the Galaxy Sparkle! Sizes are:
14x20 - large Classic lugs
8x12 - small Classic lugs
14x14 - large Classic lugs
5x14, 8-lug - Classic lugs
The bass drum was ordered "virgin" and I installed a beautiful rail consolette and first generation P1216A brackets for the legs. I also swapped the original P1216D brackets on the floor tom with P1216A brackets as well. For those of you not familiar with the "A" version, the inside is built like a tank! Both toms and snare drum have mufflers for a vintage look as well.
There were issues with bearing edges on the toms and snare drum, but all have been corrected by my friend, Chris Heuer. The drums are know simply incredible to play and a joy to look at!
I had asked for sequential serial numbers, but Ludwig told me they couldn't honor that request. Well, guess what? I have 4 consecutive serial numbers on the badges!
I'll post more pictures soon.
While not a true "vintage" kit, I wanted to pay homage to Ludwig's golden years with this kit. I sent pictures to Ludwig and even they were impressed with what I have done!
I hope you all enjoy looking at my kit!
Mark