Getting the Ludwigs Ready for Tour De Fat Features classic 1960s knurled hardware and white felt baseball bat drum mufflers. The '60s shells were painted white on the inside and have 1˝ solid reinforcement rings. Vintage Ludwigs record and mic up especially well, sitting comfortably in the mix.ĭrum shells are 12˝ and 13˝ hanging toms, with 14˝ and 16˝ floor toms, and a huge-sounding but tiny 14˝ × 20˝ bass drum that glitter beautifully under stage lights. Although they don't project in the same way modern birch drums do the depth and quality of the tone is well worth it since it sounds less harsh. These Luddys have an amazing vintage tone that's got the warmth and darkness of poplar and mahogany. He quit drumming and stored the drum kit for over 40 years when I bought them in like-new condition at an estate sale in Utah. She custom-sewed drum cases for him out of denim and asked him to put his drums in storage since she hated the loud noise. The original owner bought this drum kit (manufacture stamp May, 1965) and played it for a bit before meeting his wife.
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