Ludwig or Ddrum

jamaul08 · #11 (**permalink**) 03-04-2010, 12:04 PM

can u post the link, the "click here" is not working

and should I look at gretsch too?

XanderJ · #12 (**permalink**) 03-04-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dtxtremeiiispecial

WOW! What kind of shotgun were you holding on him?

Care to share the name of the dealer?

CONGRATULATIONS! Beat 'em up.

I believe those are birch inner and outer plies with a poplar core, according to the Ludwig site.

Yes they do have a poplar core
The guy who sold the set is called "cymbaldude", I believe the name of the store is Cheap Beats out of West VA
I was the only one to bid on this kit and it started at 499.
I checked on there last night and the same set he raised the starting bid to 575..hmmm. But still throwing in all ludwig heavy duty hardware and stands

jamaul08 · #13 (**permalink**) 03-04-2010, 04:06 PM

I'm starting to look for some used kits. It's starting look like I might as well save up and just aim for something top of the line. Problem with an expensive kit the fact that I will be do a lot of heavy gigging, so it needs to be moved around so much. Scared to move a $1000+ kit around multiple times a week, and then even go on tour with it.

Gus · #14 (**permalink**) 03-04-2010, 04:52 PM

2004 Pearl Masters Kit For Sale

Gretsch Catalina Clob Mod

**Der Trommler** · #15 (**permalink**) 03-04-2010, 05:01 PM

You will always get more drum for the money if you buy them used. I recently saw a Mapex Orion go for 20% of the retail value. Whoever got it was a fortunate sole.

jamaul08 · #16 (**permalink**) 03-04-2010, 08:08 PM

Hey Gus, I saw that Gretsch about an hour b4 you posted, it's a good deal.

Also saw the Pearl kit earlier this week. Looks like he dropped it from 800.

I may jump on one of those. If I don't, then I'll save bit more and get something custom from SJC drums. Heard they are pretty good.

Gus · #17 (**permalink**) 03-05-2010, 09:21 PM

Cant beat masters, though the tom sizes are kind of weird...

A friend of mine who is endorsed by silver fox, has the same Gretsch.

If you go custom, support a local company. I purchased a used local customs (keller shells) I don't regret it a bit.