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Ludwig Clubdate Overhaul

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I recently became somewhat obsessed with Mike Layton's Clubdate set in black lacquer & nickel as shown below. So... About a month ago I began buying Clubdate orphan shells for the project. For some reason, i am only able to attach one picture to each post. See the next post

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'68 Ludwig Ruby Red Strata
'68 Ludwig Mod Orange
'58 Gretsch Starlight Sparkle
'69 Ludwig Clubdate BDP
'60s Ludwig Clubdate Black Lacquer / Nickel
'67 Trixon Speedfire Red
COB Ludwig Supra
Many projects
Bunch o snares
Posted on 11 years ago
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Here's another one that I really like with a 14" floor tom. It's not mine, just a random picture i found.

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'68 Ludwig Ruby Red Strata
'68 Ludwig Mod Orange
'58 Gretsch Starlight Sparkle
'69 Ludwig Clubdate BDP
'60s Ludwig Clubdate Black Lacquer / Nickel
'67 Trixon Speedfire Red
COB Ludwig Supra
Many projects
Bunch o snares
Posted on 11 years ago
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Super sweet! I have a club date project kit ready to go to Jeff for a mahogany veneer job! Gotta love clubbies, the most fun kits to restore or customize. You always end up with a great looking and sounding set of drums.

Really nice job on those!

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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The 14x14 floor tom and 8x12 rack tom came from ebay. I was very pleased to buy both of them within 2 weeks. I really thought it would take months to find a duco floortom in this size. I really did not want to deal w stripping wrap.

I assumed incorrectly that the 14x20 bass drum would be an easy find. Wrong!

It turned up locally, but was priced somewhat higher than expected. The combination of nickel hardware, no extra holes, correct size & no shipping cost made my decision easier.

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'68 Ludwig Ruby Red Strata
'68 Ludwig Mod Orange
'58 Gretsch Starlight Sparkle
'69 Ludwig Clubdate BDP
'60s Ludwig Clubdate Black Lacquer / Nickel
'67 Trixon Speedfire Red
COB Ludwig Supra
Many projects
Bunch o snares
Posted on 11 years ago
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From Purdie Shuffle

Super sweet! I have a club date project kit ready to go to Jeff for a mahogany veneer job! Gotta love clubbies, the most fun kits to restore or customize. You always end up with a great looking and sounding set of drums.Really nice job on those!John

Ohhhh, i haven't even started yet, but looking forward to the project.

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'68 Ludwig Ruby Red Strata
'68 Ludwig Mod Orange
'58 Gretsch Starlight Sparkle
'69 Ludwig Clubdate BDP
'60s Ludwig Clubdate Black Lacquer / Nickel
'67 Trixon Speedfire Red
COB Ludwig Supra
Many projects
Bunch o snares
Posted on 11 years ago
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Sorry for the string of posts. I can only attach one picture...

The lacquer on all 3 drums is flaking badly.

The bass drum is the worst. Guessing that half of it could be removed with a dry paper towel.

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'68 Ludwig Ruby Red Strata
'68 Ludwig Mod Orange
'58 Gretsch Starlight Sparkle
'69 Ludwig Clubdate BDP
'60s Ludwig Clubdate Black Lacquer / Nickel
'67 Trixon Speedfire Red
COB Ludwig Supra
Many projects
Bunch o snares
Posted on 11 years ago
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Was just thinking "what is it about Club Dates?". Played mine tonite. The tom's are just great. The bass has that sound that just works for me. Add either my mahogany WFL snare, or KS Acro, and I'm done. Does it get an better then this? Something about the lower end kit that goes way above it's pay grade. PLus, they're light and an easy setup......[IMG]http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad173/wdonley/IMG_0545.jpg[/IMG]

Posted on 11 years ago
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light and easy to set up...

That's why I like them too. I will be gigging my other clubdate Saturday at a small boat club. Usually a very small stage...

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'68 Ludwig Ruby Red Strata
'68 Ludwig Mod Orange
'58 Gretsch Starlight Sparkle
'69 Ludwig Clubdate BDP
'60s Ludwig Clubdate Black Lacquer / Nickel
'67 Trixon Speedfire Red
COB Ludwig Supra
Many projects
Bunch o snares
Posted on 11 years ago
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Those are nice vintage sounding drums guys.

Auto, if your going black lacquer, some advice, go all the way to the wood on all three !i

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 11 years ago
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Cant wait to see them. I have a Ludwig "combo" clubdate, 20" bass, 13" tom and a jazz fest all in sky blue, no floor tom, thats why its called a combo.

Will you post pictures of the progress please, its fun to watch.

Jeff C

John, any luck finding a jazz fest shell?


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 11 years ago
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