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Good old Ludwig's quality ( NOT ) control Last viewed: 10 seconds ago

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I am the original owner ( bought when I was a kid ) of a 1967 Ludwig Oyster Blue Super Classic kit . While cleaning the shell with Novus today I discovered an extra hole behind the tom mount . The huge washers used with the mounting screws covered it all these years when I was happily unaware . Looks like somebody at the factory drilled the airhole in the wrong panel but luckily for Ludwig it was in the panel the mount was to be fitted so just cover up the goof - no prpblem !!!!!! DOH

P.S. Those white streaks you see are NOT scratches or scuffs in the drum . Some weird reflections .

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Posted on 15 years ago
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P.S. Those white streaks you see are NOT scratches or scuffs in the drum . Some weird reflections .

Are you sure that's not steam coming off you when you found the extra hole?

Kevin
Posted on 15 years ago
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Just yesterday I was wondering if stuff like that ever happened. There's my answer.

Posted on 15 years ago
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Either an early Monday morning drum or a late Friday drum.....LOL!

Posted on 15 years ago
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From Ludwig-dude

Either an early Monday morning drum or a late Friday drum.....LOL!

Not funny . But no wonder the Japanese kicked their ( and other US makers ) arses from the late 70's ...Same with GM , Ford , Chrysler ...No QC sucks .

1963 Gretsch Progressive Jazz Champagne Sparkle
1967 Ludwig Super Classic Oyster Blue Pearl
Yamaha Birch Custom Absolute Burgundy Spkl. bop
etc...
Posted on 15 years ago
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From jazzbo

Not funny . But no wonder the Japanese kicked their ( and other US makers ) arses from the late 70's ...Same with GM , Ford , Chrysler ...No QC sucks .

Actually the quality of the domestics is right on par with the imports now....both for drums and cars....I tell ya though....I'd rather be working for Ludwig or Gretsch right about now rather than Chrysler (which I do....ugh!)

Posted on 15 years ago
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From Ludwig-dude

I'd rather be working for Ludwig or Gretsch right about now rather than Chrysler (which I do....ugh!)

Dude, do you still have a job? I don't have TV, so news travels slowly in my home. I got the news yesterday about the No-Dough move they made. Sorry to hear about that. Hope things stay up for you.

Posted on 15 years ago
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From mcjnic

Dude, do you still have a job? I don't have TV, so news travels slowly in my home. I got the news yesterday about the No-Dough move they made. Sorry to hear about that. Hope things stay up for you.

I do for the moment.....but I'm not sure how long thats gonna last......hopefully I won't have to sell more of my collection off.......I can relate to ya on the no TV....well, no cable or satellite anyway....I've had to cut so many "luxuries" out it isnt funny anymore.....btw, is eating considered a luxury still?

Posted on 15 years ago
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From Ludwig-dude

Actually the quality of the domestics is right on par with the imports now....both for drums and cars....I tell ya though....I'd rather be working for Ludwig or Gretsch right about now rather than Chrysler (which I do....ugh!)

I would agree for the most part that the domestics are on par with the Japanese now , but they got murdererd ( and not only the drum companies ) in the late 70's onward and deserved it because they put out a lot of crap with shoddy workmanship and it was ex*****ve too ( remember Slingerland's cardboard shells ? ) . Pearl still is # 1 in the world and I don't see that changing any time soon .

1963 Gretsch Progressive Jazz Champagne Sparkle
1967 Ludwig Super Classic Oyster Blue Pearl
Yamaha Birch Custom Absolute Burgundy Spkl. bop
etc...
Posted on 15 years ago
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From jazzbo

Pearl still is # 1 in the world and I don't see that changing any time soon .

The sound of one gauntlet hitting the ground. Storm Trooper

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