1992 Ludwig Classic Power Drum Kit

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Can anyone please tell me how many plies and of what wood these drums were constructed? I can't figure it out. Thanks.

1967 Ludwig WMP Club Date + 16" FT + cannister throne
1992 Ludwig Classic 6 piece Mahogany Stain + 8", 14" & 18"
2004 Ludwig Black Beauty 6.5", brass fittings
90th Ludwig Anniversary Top Hat & Cane 5" SD
1948 WFL Ludwig Super Classic WMP 6" SD
1970's Fibes 22", 16", 12" rewrap Top Hat & Cane

Posted on 6 years ago

frantic freddie

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IIRC, they were 8 ply maple.

Posted on 6 years ago

Mo Tonkie

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I thought they were either be 4 or 6 ply, maple/poplar. I think they went to 9 ply all maple in the late 90s.

Posted on 6 years ago

ssoccer

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thanks. I cannot see 8 plies there. maybe maple and poplar 5 or 6?

Posted on 6 years ago

idrum4fun

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ssoccer,

During the time period that you're interested in, 1992, Ludwig's literature described their shells as "cross laminated plies of maple and select American veneers". No mention at all as to what those "select American veneers" were! The "Classic" series were 6-ply shells, with the "Super Classic" shells being 4-ply. Hope this helps.

-Mark

Posted on 6 years ago

Mo Tonkie

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thanks. I cannot see 8 plies there. maybe maple and poplar 5 or 6?

Probably 6 plies. I love the sound of those drums. Lots of tone and still fat/warm sounding with the rounded bearing edges.

Ludwig is making the new Club Dates down the road from you with maple and poplar again. 7 ply.

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ssoccer

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Thanks to you all. Very helpful.

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