My first kit was a 63? Luddy red sparkle. I have a very soft spot for them. Then again, I have soft spots all over me. Doggone southern food!
I think that this is the reason. More Ludwigs were sold than other brands and a lot of guys want their old kits back. Plus the Ringo factor. I'm in neither catagory, but wouldn't mind having a nice 1970 3 ply.
With Ludwig drums?I'm noticing EVERYONE one here prefers them toother drums, like Rogers, and Slingerland, ect.IMO, they are really pricey, but are they worth it?Thoughts anyone?
Not EVERYONE prefers Ludwigs. But I do believe that Ludwig sold far more drums during the 'vintage era' (the '60s, anyway) than any other US drum maker. So there are a lot more of them out still there now, and for people who want a quality brand name vintage set, they're more available and affordable. I don't know how it is elsewhere in the country, but here in the Ludwig hometown of Chicago, they're everywhere.
Of course the fact they're more common also makes them a little less interesting to the more, let's say, refined collectors, so I think Slingerland Radio Kings, Gretsch round badges, etc., are considered by some to be cooler or more collectable drums.
IMHO - YMMV.
Scott
