The Broadkaster just has so much more personality in my opinion. Ludwig went to non-painted interiors with a clear maple inner ply. By recreating this shell the wonderful sound of the warm 50s mahogany Ludwig drums (sold at that time as "WFL") could be reborn. Don't get me wrong though. In my book, all these drums are "what drums should sound like". Available in both Downbeat and Classic configurations or can be special ordered in custom configurations. (Ayotte w/wood hoops, 1962 Ludwig mahogany, 2006 Gretsch USA Custom, Ludwig Black Beauty, DW Collector's, Ludwig Classic Maple, 1963 Slingerland) Most of the tracks (9 out of 14) were done with the Ludwig Black Beauty. Then, in the late 60's/early 70's. ... Gretsch Broadkaster and Catalina Maple, and finally 2 Ludwig kits: a vintage 24 inch maple beast, and a brand new 20 bop/downbeat. Out of the two, which would be the most versatile? The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. Don't get me wrong; Classic Maples sound great and I'd buy them over DWs any day, but the Legacy drums are explosive and immense-sounding. The Legacy shell is the 60s 3 ply maple/poplar/maple with reinorcement rings and a rounded baseball bat edge, and the Classic Maple is the all-maple 70s era shell with no rings and a 45 edge. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 1. The Classic Maple is the more popular and common of the two, but the Broadkaster has a great shell too. Pics!! Ludwig's Legacy shell is more or less the same thing as the Broadkaster, so I'd say they're more of an equivalent than the Classic Maples. This is excting news. The 50s shell is back! The result is a tone with rich sonic warmth that only Ludwig can produce. They're pretty comparable kits but I think the Broadcaster is more slick ;).
One unusual (maybe) aspect of the 3-ply shells is the weight. In the end I narrowed it down to Ludwig Bop and Sonor Vintage. And, it would give Ludwig buyers a sonic palette to choose from: - The 50s shell for that ultra warm mahogany sound so highly sought after by players and recording studios alike. No offense, but it is somewhat maddening to me (myself) to bear witness to the "Ringo sound" discussions.

Rick Beato 544,010 views As you know, Ludwig has done a wonderful job of recreating the 60s and 70s shells. I have always found that my 3-ply Ludwigs sound more open and brighter than many others because I use Diplomat heads all around on the tom toms and other people prefer Ambassadors. 3-ply shells are essentially solid poplar with decorative veneers. The hardware on the Gretsch is a tad more sturdy in my opinion too. Stay Tuned! I just bought a Gretsch Broadkaster myself with a 20" kick. Not to shill for Sweetwater, but they can special order whatever you need if they don't have it. I tried Sonor Vintage, Gretsch Broadkaster and Catalina Maple, and finally 2 Ludwig kits: a vintage 24 inch maple beast, and a brand new 20 bop/downbeat.

Best decision I ever made. - The 70s shell for the much brighter sound and projection sought after in the 70s. Listen to your impulses and fellow Redditors. Ludwig Legacy Mahogany I wanted these drums cause I'm a big Ringo fan. For those who have played either, or both, which would be the better buy? - The 60s shell for the added brightness of the maple for those classic rock sounds. Well, the good news is that the 50s shell is back and it will be called Legacy Mahogany. Mahogany trumps Bubinga, walnut and cherry as my choice tone wood.
STEVE'S CELEB AND ULTRA RARE DRUM GALLERY, 50106846 requests since Saturday 15 May, 2004. There are some deals around where you can get a free matching snare drum with the Classic Maple at the moment, so if it came down to a 50/50 decision that might be enough to sway you. While Ludwig makes great stuff, the only one I'd ever buy for myself is a Legacy Mahogany. Even if you didn't need the snare, you could always sell it to recoup a few hundred off the total price. The Element Evolution by Ludwig is one of the highest-rated acoustic drum sets on the market. The Ludwig Legacy Mahogany series is a return of the shell that was the core of Ludwig drums for over 50 years. While Ludwig makes great stuff, the only one I'd ever buy for myself is a Legacy Mahogany. You'll know when you do. I tried quite a few great sounding kits before buying my Ludwigs. Legacy Maple Series. Resistance is futile. And I like the Legacy shells a whole lot more than I like the Classic Maples. I got lucky and they had the exact sizes and finish I wanted. Either way you can't go wrong. It's hard to describe, but it's when you … Steve's "From the Past" column for Modern Drummer, Joe Segal, Jazz Showcase founder, passes away at 94, Papa Jo Jones 4x14 Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum, Cowbird Music - Illinois Recording Studio, !NEW! As Ludwig's flagship professional drum line, Legacy Maple is a decidedly modern twist on our vintage shell formula.

You'll be seeing these here soon because we are extremely excited about this new product. As far as entry-level kits go, this is one of the top drum sets out there..

The bass is bigger than what he used with his super classics, 14x24 vs 14X22, but this kit still screams Ringo. Thank you. I'm pretty sure they have a beautiful Anniversary Sparkle BK with an 18" kick currently. Chicago Music Exchange can do that as well, which is where I got mine from. That kit has a very telling sound. Books and Catalogs, Cleaning There were so many variables and such ... it's a somewhat futile exercise. Check out the pics of the finishes below!! ONYX MARINE PEARL (a beautifully aged version of WMP in the onyx pattern): Ludwig Legacy Mahogany. NOW, FOR SOME FUN! I used the Ludwig Classic on four of … and Restoring. Hello, I'm in the market of buying a new drumset, and I'm caught between two sets. r/Drums - The subreddit where drummers of all skill levels can discuss the world of percussion and share their grooves with the friendliest community on Earth. Don’t get me wrong the Classic maples sounds great but there is nothing special about them that sets them apart from other Maple kits. I find very little difference. I loved the sound, but I also have loved the sound of the gretsch from YouTube videos. I also daresay people talking about a Gretsch USA Custom are only going to confuse you - a 6-ply maple/gum kit with die-cast hoops is going to sound quite different from a maple/poplar/maple kit with flanged hoops. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. As you know, Ludwig has done a wonderful job of recreating the 60s and 70s shells. I'll be playing a one up, one down with a 20" bass drum. These smaller sizes were not seen often, if at all, during the 50s, but with the addition of these sizes to the new Legacy Mahogany series you will be able to experience this warm sound in drum set configurations to suit any musical style. This is excting news. Vintage Ludwig drums featuring the classic 3-ply shell construction from Ludwig's Golden Era are treasured for tonal purity in recording environments. Ludwig Legacy maple I bought second-hand and resold after 6 months, boomy and enjoyable but a little shy in terms of projection, it all depends on your own needs.