"The Ludwig Inventory"...

[Elvis]

I think those plastic ends were actually opaque, but I've seen plenty that have yellowed with time.
They're quite thick and unless you string them right, never work because of the thick ends.

I think 12 strands is standard for a Ludwig piccolo snare drum. Mine has that many, too.

Fewer strands can decrease sensitivity, which can be a boon, sometimes.
On top of that, it tends to give the drum a "wrapping paper" sound.
Gadd was famous for cutting strands off the snares of his drums. A lot of times he'd record with only 10 or 12 strands on the snare.
Don Brewer tended to get that sound from his snare, as well, although I don't know if that wasn't just a product of recording "wizardry".
Of course, increasing the number of strands has its benefits, too.
Increased sensitivity and a "fatter" snare sound ("snare" as is in the snare itself, not the whole drum).




Elvis

 

[DrumBob]

And let's kill this one too while we're at it, OK?

 

[Chunkaway]

And let's kill this one too while we're at it, OK?

Why? I have no problem seeing people's Ludwig kits. Doesn't bother me and it doesn't seem to negatively affect the site. What's the reasoning for shutting it down?

 

[homeby5]

My contribution

 

[Whitman]

I rather like Ludwigs!

 

[Whitman]

Another shot of the Classic Maples with a few alterations...

 

[9Lb Tongue]

this is a sglightly better pic.

Nice butt shot man....

Hey...where did you get that peelanderZ poster? My old band played with them about 3 years ago.

They were insane.

 

[pete]

i didn't realize that was someone's butt!

i thought maybe it was my coat etc hanging on a chair that's usually behind me.

we're actually sharing a rehearsal space with peelanderZ, their promo stuff is all over the walls.
they are crazy! very nice guys too.
they do seem to play all over the country, did your band play with them in Texas?

our singer/guitarist actually played with a band in Boston who peelander had previously opened for a lot. not while he was with the band though. he discovered that by one of their promo posters at the rehearsal space.

 

[9Lb Tongue]

i didn't realize that was someone's butt!

i thought maybe it was my coat etc hanging on a chair that's usually behind me.

we're actually sharing a rehearsal space with peelanderZ, their promo stuff is all over the walls.
they are crazy! very nice guys too.
they do seem to play all over the country, did your band play with them in Texas?

our singer/guitarist actually played with a band in Boston who peelander had previously opened for a lot. not while he was with the band though. he discovered that by one of their promo posters at the rehearsal space.

yes, it was in San Antonio at a place called Lucy's Ice house.

 

[DrumBob]

And let's kill this one too while we're at it, OK?

Why? I have no problem seeing people's Ludwig kits. Doesn't bother me and it doesn't seem to negatively affect the site. What's the reasoning for shutting it down?

Because it's taking up forum bandwidth and it's getting old. How many drumsets can anyone look at for God's sake?

 

[mfry2112]

heres me, 12,15,22

 

[wcbrown]

How many drumsets can anyone look at for God's sake?

well i guess if you are a L U D W I G fan every one ever made!

 

[mfry2112]

lets see if i can make this bigger

 

[mfry2112]

nope

 

[EvEnStEvEn]

And let's kill this one too while we're at it, OK?

Why?

Because it's taking up forum bandwidth and it's getting old.

Actually Bob, it seems like YOU'RE getting old, what's up man???
WFL just died, and this thread is a testament to greatness.
Bandwidth? This ain't about bandwidth and you know it.
So why the grouchy posts here and in the drumporn thread?

 

[DrumBob]

[quote="EvEnStEvEnActually Bob, it seems like YOU'RE getting old, what's up man???
WFL just died, and this thread is a testament to greatness.
Bandwidth? This ain't about bandwidth and you know it.
So why the grouchy posts here and in the drumporn thread?[/quote]

You're getting old just as quickly as I am, Steve. This thread started weeks before WFL died and you know it. I no longer get my rocks off looking at people's drumsets, that's all. Been there-done that. I've seen enough drumsets in my life. To me, it's an instrument you play, a tool to go out and have fun and make money. I feel the same way about guitars, basically. Stop obsessing and just play the damn instrument. Maybe it's my frame of mind having just gone through a personal trauma with my kid's illness and slow recovery (she's been back in the hospital twice since her operation), but ogling people's equipment just holds no interest for me anymore.

 

[katfish]

heres me, 12,15,22

Hi Mike,

I love the green sparkles! Very nice kit! I have a couple of questions. First, what's the depth of your 15" floor tom? Is it 13x15 or 14x15?

Does your 12" tom have one or two B/O badges?

Thanks,
Kat

 

[HHammerHeadD]

I am going to post my new pics here when they are ready.
But, as I have been looking through here for the last 3 weeks, there is alot of just plain posting without the pictures, and yeah, there is a certain amount of ooh's and ahhh's associated with even car and motorcycle shows. I know its hard to get back to the point to where we all like to have it for us individually, but, I mean, just like 'Teddy Bear' from the Elvis the Pelvis, Mick Jagger just makes it more laughable is all...lol... Yeah, "who do you think you are''? We all like to lose our eyeballs and lose track of our own problems and misfortunes, what ever the cost and whatever it takes to entertain ourselves.

Bob, Since this is a forum, of drums, Please, may I suggest, starting a new thread, and call it .....
''The DW Inventory'' and have Mods put it up here with this post, and while we're at it, How about
''The Rogers Inventory'' and ''The Tama Inventory''...ect... SOMEBODY SHOULD DO IT.
But it takes initiative to post a new thread as well as ''ask'' the mods for equal status. WHY NOT?
Bob, You can start one of those, by being the 1st to create it, and make it a project. As I remember You as an extremely easy going person. I pray that I can accept the things I cannot change, and the wisdom to know the difference, and to respect others rights as well.
Peace Bob.
How

 

[elcid]

Maybe it's my frame of mind having just gone through a personal trauma with my kid's illness and slow recovery (she's been back in the hospital twice since her operation)

Bob,

Am keeping her in my prayers...and truly hope she recovers soon.

By the way, am less than a month away from turning 62 so that makes me just a bit older than you. Seen your credentials; impressive (wish I had that kind of music schooling)! Nice drumming too!

Am new to this forum and find it extremely helpful and informative.
Am enjoying seen what other folks use for drums--any brand!--and the valuable information am obtaining for the effort.

My set sat in the garage for what seems an eternity but my son, who's also a drummer, coaxed me into playing again now that am retired even though he knew that I haven't held a pair of drumsticks on my hands since... But I am truly, truly jazzed up and have been doing a bit of practicing on the exercise pad and even on the set itself...but boy am I rusty!
Am also enjoying expanding the set somewhat but am far, far from what my son has been collecting for a while: 80s Tama, 80s Yamaha, and 60s vintage Gretsch drum sets...not to mention more than a dozen snares (but I want the 8x14 old wood shell Tama back since I purchased the whole set in 1982 thus is really mine but man, he doesn't want to let it go! ).
I've spent the last three weeks cleaning, polishing, etc., the Ludwig kit in anticipation of being more deeply involved with this venture, so am to the point where once the 9x13 SS tom gets here I can really dedicate more time on the set.

I know I will never attain a playing level at a par of drummers like Joe Morello, Buddy Rich, Max Roach, Tony Williams, Lous Bellson, Gadd, Weckle, Colieutta, Steve Smith, Mason, Carlos Vega, and many, many other percussion artists which include a young Los Angeles area fellow named Steve Holmes as well as a few incredibly talented child prodigies, but am really doing this for the sheer love of the "art" of drumming and nothing else!

Bob, you're very, very lucky that you get to play with other folks. Oh how I wish I could do the same! Yet I know that it will take me a while before I can even dare to seek folks willing to play just for the unadulterated love of doing so...

-elcid

 

[DrumBob]

I do appreciate the understanding and support we have received from members of the forum during Carianne's illness. Obviously, it has changed my perspective on certain things. I don't mean to sound like an old poop. My apologies. I guess that my kid's illness has made me reassess my priorities. And no, there won't be a "DW Inventory" thread.