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Picked up some Ludwig Drums for $100...what do I have?

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Looks nice. You could also use that 14" as a down tom next to your 16". I do that with a couple of my sets that have 13" and 14" toms.

Posted on 7 years ago
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From vibes

Looks nice. You could also use that 14" as a down tom next to your 16". I do that with a couple of my sets that have 13" and 14" toms.

Thanks! I have another kit setup like that...12" rack and a 14" and 16" floor tom.

Posted on 7 years ago
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We have similar taste. Here's my rewrapped Ludwig Rockers with the red sparkle vinyl material. My pics aren't as clear as yours are - and your material looks like a better sparkle too. But mine has worked great, and I've probably done 50 gigs with these with no issues.

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Posted on 7 years ago
#33
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Very interesting. How thick is the fabric?

Posted on 7 years ago
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From dharma bum

We have similar taste. Here's my rewrapped Ludwig Rockers with the red sparkle vinyl material. My pics aren't as clear as yours are - and your material looks like a better sparkle too. But mine has worked great, and I've probably done 50 gigs with these with no issues.

Nice looking kit!

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Very interesting. How thick is the fabric?

It isn't too thin but it is very flexible and pretty durable. The main difference is that there isn't a protective/plastic coating over the sparkles.

Posted on 7 years ago
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Where are the badges?

I personally would never re-wrap a vintage Ludwig kit unless it was totally shot, I prefer leaving a kit as original as possible. I don't mind the minor scratches and separation.

That being said, it came out nice and your video was very cool.Walking

Posted on 7 years ago
#36
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From teverson-sr

That clip mount is Ludwig-usually used with timbales or concert toms. I would assemble the missing parts and play the set as-is until a bass drum shows up. And red sparkle drums do show up as orphans, often as marching drums. Might find a 20" or 24"!

The clip mount hole pattern should match the Ludwig 60s - 80's classic mount. So, no foul there.

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Posted on 7 years ago
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From johnnyringo

Where are the badges? I personally would never re-wrap a vintage Ludwig kit unless it was totally shot, I prefer leaving a kit as original as possible. I don't mind the minor scratches and separation. That being said, it came out nice and your video was very cool.Walking

I have the badges, just haven't got them back on. I agree that it is best to leave a vintage kit alone if not in horrible shape. If it would have come with the matching kick drum, I would have left them. The three toms did have some pretty bad separation. I wavered on what to do, but I am happy with my decision...they look and sound great!

Posted on 7 years ago
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?whats the sizzler cymbal

Posted on 7 years ago
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From chrislehberger

?whats the sizzler cymbal

It was a no name cymbal...sound horrible, lol

Posted on 7 years ago
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