"Really worked"...some may disagree, but my opinion is they didn,t get technical at all. No laser cuts, waxed edges, exotic wood from Indonesia etc. Its a primitive instrument and basic rules and theory were implemented..The K.I.S.S. theory.

And they still didn`t catch up to that guy in Haymarket Square with the white buckets.

I'm assuming you are speaking of the original 3-ply shells.......in which case, yes there was all of that, but so was everyone else's at that time.....why did they sound so good? It was the calfskin heads! :D

Ya, the 3ply shells with the rounded over edges and it's not just the sound but the feel. I absolutely love Ludwig drums.

ya know Mark, I've often wondered the same thing. but i guess it is because they are so good. love my ludwigs and will never part with them. Ludwig rules in my book.

Hey Robyn, haven't seen you here in awhile. flowers2

oh i sneak in every once in a while and look around. gotta keep an eye on you guys ya know, lol.

LOL, Really . I am an old fan of vintage Ludwig drums . I used to have an early 1970s set before. I guess it's only matters on the brand of Ludwig that you get .And the style . The Rocker's set was a good set . Most of the Ludwig drums didn't sound bad . Sound pretty god to me ..

Ludwig fan here also. I have owned and played Rogers, Slingerland, Camco, Pearl, Fibes, Apollo and Kent drums but I seem to like the Ludwigs the best.