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What modern drums do you like? Last viewed: 4 days ago

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I've got a new set of Ludwig Classic Maple that's great.

For new snares, it's hard to beat Worldmax.

Achieve the Possible
Posted on 14 years ago
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I've played Ayotte (wood hoops), Slingy Nashville Studio Kings, dw and Yamaha Maple Customs. All great drums and I enjoyed playing them. Went back to playing 60's Rogers. Why not? They sound great, the hardware works fine (and is much lighter than modern), and they have a certain mojo. Plus, I have played Rogers Covington built drums my whole life. Why change now.

That being said, I would love to have a Craviotto solid shell kit, but can't justify it.

Posted on 14 years ago
#12
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High-End drums: Gretsch

Mid-Range: Yamaha

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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 14 years ago
#13
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Gretsch New Classics. Has a lot of the characteristics of my '63 round badge set.

Tom Swift
Swift Kick Productions
http://www.swift-kick-productions.com/
Posted on 14 years ago
#14
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I have a USA Gretsch, in rosewood, from 2007 that sounded perfect out of the box. It even matches (in sound) to a 70's Gretsch 12inch tom, (I know one is Jasper, the other is Keller). Great kit.

Believe it or not the modern Ludwig Vistalites sound and look great. A little pricey, but, they have a reinforced seam to prevent cracks.

I want to check out the Ludwig Legacy series. Any reviews on that one?

Rogers early Fullerton Blue Strata 22,13,16 w/brass Dynasonic
My first kit, 1983 Ludwig Rocker? (it has the classic lugs and 4ply maple shell) 22,12,13,16 ..now in black oyster pearl. I still have it
Stop Sign USA Gretsch (80's), black nitron jasper shell 22,12,13,16
1995 Fibes Austin,Texas Badge (original owner) 22,10,12,16,18 in natural wood
USA 2007 Rosewood Gretsch 22,13,16 w/12inch 70's Rosewood Gretsch tom
Posted on 14 years ago
#15
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I have several modern ludwig classic maple kits and just got a new Ludwig Legacy kit, they all sound great. All of my kits are in vintage finishes .May try a Gretsch kit one day.

Posted on 14 years ago
#16
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I love my Allegra drums and snares. Very nice drums from Portland, OR. I believe the owner used to have something to do with Slingerland back in the day.

65 Ludwig Club Date Champagne
66 Ludwig Club Date Red Sparkle + 16' and Pioneer
66 Ludwig acrolite
67 Ludwig supra with bowties!
Posted on 14 years ago
#17
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I love the sound and the price of the Gretsch New Classics. I had the Jasper 80's Gretsch which were awesome too. I also love Yamaha Recording Custom drums. They do different things well. I am looking forward to trying some clear heads on my Gretsch.

Gretsch Nitron Glass New Classic 2010 8/10/12/14/16/22
Yamaha Cherry Wood Recording Custom 1987/2005 8/10/12/13/14/16/22
Ludwig Black Diamond Pearl 1966 5x14 S.S./13/16/22
Gretsch wood finish 1959 5x14/13/16/22
Slingerland Radio King Capri Pearl 5x14 Radio King
Gretsch Silver Sparkle Catalina Club Bop 2008 18/14/12/10/5x14
Gretsch Silver Sparkle/Black Stripe Catalina Club Mod kit 22/10/12/16
Posted on 14 years ago
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