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Ludwig Stainless Steel Drum Set

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Hi all, since I posted a question about my mystery drums, I thought I would take the time to show another project I have in the works. I bought this set about two months ago, hoping to get it cleaned up through the winter and start tapping on it. I can't find a good "before" picture from the front, just the driver's side. Second pic is the kick (24 inch) after just a little cleaning. I think the hoops will be the most work, kind of rough! Thanks for looking!

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Posted on 11 years ago
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It looks great. no better sounding drums on the planet.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 11 years ago
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Nice set. I too have the privilege of owning this amazing sounding set.

I used a lot of car chrome polish elbow grease then sanded my hoops shot them with satin black lacquer and put on recycled silver inlays that I got from some savior on this here forum.

Good luck with them and show more pictures as you progress.

Loud 70's Ludwig 24-13-14-16-18 Pro-Beat Stainless steel

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Posted on 11 years ago
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You will not be disappointed with that SS kit !i

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

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Posted on 11 years ago
#4
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Nice kit. They are number 1 on my wish list. A friend had a set in school, I'll never forget the way they sounded.

Posted on 11 years ago
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I just scarfed a kit as well. I am impressed. The bass drum in particular is phenomenal; it reminds me to a CF Tempus bass drum, in its power and frequency range. Serious thump and cut, with the right heads.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Any ding/dent repair?

If so how was it done?

I have a kit too. A few dings in the BD.

Thanks

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Posted on 11 years ago
#7
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I've seen folks use a rubber mallet.

Posted on 11 years ago
#8
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Hi there- I have gotten an 18 inch floor tom since I posted. It has some dings that need to be dealt with I think. Two options in my mind: automotive paintless dent repairman, or brass instrument repair person. I am going to check into option two first, since they may be more sensitive to the nature of the drum. Thankfully the bearing edges are good.

FWIW, I also scored a black cortex Ludwig Power Factory set that had been dragged through the mud for a couple decades. Good mostly for parts, but the 6.5 Supraphonic snare is in great shape, and has been added to the stainless set. I will get it together over the next few months and check back.

Posted on 11 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

It looks great. no better sounding drums on the planet.

What planet? :)

I'd go instead with my old club dates...

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Posted on 11 years ago
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