I just acquired my first set of vintage Ludwigs. It's a 1965 Club Date kit. Seller got them from the orginal owner. They have bent rather than straight, floor tom legs. All of thr photos I see from back then l show them with straight legs. Bit I do see a lot for sale with bent ones. Did a bunch of folks upgrade their floor tom legs or, was it something else?
I know that after the Beatles were on the Ed Sullivan show, demand sky rocketed for Ludwigs, and they had to go to a seven day per week, twenty four hour a day operation. Is it possible that they just used what they jad? I also know that the kits in the mid 60s had QC issues.
Just curious is all.