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Ludwig Club Date Finish Question

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Hello everyone, this is my first post. After a few years absence from active drumming, I have decided to get involved again.

My first kit (borrowed) was a 14x20, 8x12 ludwig Club Date in Oyster Black, with a 16x16 classic floor tom. For nostalgia reasons I want to put together a Club Date set, but am more interested in restoring a couple of "orphans" so I can have a set in a new finish of my choice. Not planning on stripping the wrap off of anything pretty and original- but seeking out drums that have already been screwed up finish wise by previous owners.

I picked up a 22" bass already, that has a transition badge- wondering if anyone has ever heard of a Club Date set in Oyster Pink- it appears that with the new drummaker.com "custom" tinting I can have Oyster Pink made.

Now I just have to find a 9x13 with a transition badge (that has been screwed with). The 12x15 seems extremely rare- has anyone converted a marching snare? Seems like the only realistic option, especially if I am going the re-wrap route.

Also wondering if anyone has seen a Club Date set in either Psych Red, Citrus Mod, or Orange Mod.

Posted on 15 years ago
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Never found or seen a club date in any of those finishes, but that doesn't mean they didn't make them....just ultra rare. I have seen a club date in black panther once though (no it wasn't mine...LOL!)

Posted on 15 years ago
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If you are piecing together orphans and don't mind wrapping, Jamminsam has the psychedelic wraps. They have Citrus Mod, Red, and Orange - all psychedelics. They don't look bad. Just a thought. If that's what floats your boat. I'm doing a Clubby myself. Having fun searching for that stupid floor tom. Got the bass and the tom. I may wrap a barrel and call it a day.

Posted on 15 years ago
#3
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Found a pic of an orignal Orange Mod Club Date set, and it was on this site!

http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3330&d=1211172412

Very Cool- I think I need it!!!

Posted on 15 years ago
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Making a 12x15 floor tom out of a marching snare is the way to go, floor toms of the 12x15 persuasion in any make are rare. I play Slingerlands and have done a 12x15 from a snare and am in the process of making a 10x14 floor out of a marching tenor. I had a local drumsmith/builder take down the edges on the snare side of the 12x15 to remove the gates. He then restored the round over with a router. Drum is killer in sound. I'm intrigued to see what the 10x14 will sound like, still waiting on a few more parts; BACKORDERED..................grrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Regards

DonS

Posted on 15 years ago
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