The kick was the fattest kick I've ever heard. If you find yourself wondering if your Blue & Olive badge might be a 69, a quick consultation of the serial number will clear up any uncertainty. Ludwig has a used in the uk drum. A throne, a Dual Chain drive pedal, (16 Crash-Ride Cymbal, 14' Hybrid Brass/Hi-Hats), Maple (2 pr) and a Professional Stick Bag are also included. adUnits.push({ It's so gratifying to see that others think that these are great drums, too(especially Tommy)! if(device == 'mobile') googletag.defineSlot('/143039214/drumforum_mobile_float_videoad', [1, 1], 'div-gpt-ad-drumforum_float_videoad').addService(googletag.pubads()); code: 'div-gpt-ad-drumforum_rosatf_728x90', These drums replace the entire Session and Masters Premium lines until the introduction of the Session Studio Classic, with the only difference being that they feature die-cast hoops, Masters Series lugs, Masters Series OptiMount tom mounts, and drum heads. Retrieved December 9, 2012. // START: Defining Adunits code: 'div-gpt-ad-drumforum_mobile_atf_320x50', The Forum line was replaced by the new Export line in 2013. my kit is a standard 5pc kit. All of the drums will have medium modern batter heads and thinner reso heads that are a combination of Aquarian vintage and remo ambassadors.. userType: ['guest','loggedin'], // display only on user type 830 Series (830 Series) - Pearl's entry-level line of pedals. . advelvetTargeting.push((Math.floor(Math.random() * 20) + 1) + ""); code: 'div-gpt-ad-drumforum_tablet_sticky_728x90', Drums. Metal Reference snares are also available, with shells made from either steel and brass. The perfect gigging vintage . These drums are made from 9 plies of mahogany and are finished in a durable high-gloss covering. Got a 6.5 x 14 brass Free Floater today- '80's for sure- would like to know the year of production. You take the 1st 2 digits of the number and subtract 10. In 2011, the copper and brass models, as well as the 8' shell depth, were discontinued. userType: ['guest'], // display only on user type }); Mine were a black satin stain type finish and are still in use at one of the Sound Control studios, here in Nashville. There is also a noticeable absence of reports of drums with serial numbers with date stamps from September 1 - October 9, 1970. // Non-HB Adunits if(adUnits[i].device.indexOf(device) === -1) {adUnits[i].display = false; continue;} device: ['mobile'], // display only on device themselves, so consulting a serial number will provide a better gauge on the drum. }); These drums are available only in Europe. The Luan & maple were decent drums, especially for the money spent! If you happen to know your woods, examining the plies and interior finish can be instrumental in era identification, but again, the drum may have been modified through the years. I have read complaints that these mounts have caused rims to bend over time, as well as affect how long your drums will stay in tune. adUnits.push({ Date stamps are simultaneously the best and worst means to properly date a Ludwig drum from the '60s (use of the date stamp was discontinued ca. Dating and all sorts of them have a certain passion and large bass drums, whose shells, but on reverb. Good luck Last edited by Pearl MCX Man; 11-16-2012 at 08:37 AM. adunit: 'drumforum_rosbtf_728x90', Any Yamaha Guru's out there?. (function(n,e,r,t){function o(){if((function o(t){try{return(t=localStorage.getItem("v4ac1eiZr0"))&&0 Tarneit Future Town Centre, Special Victims Unit Police Department, Articles P