Bun E. Carlos gives a tour of his impressive Ludwig Drum collection

[@jmdrummer7]

First concert I ever attended was Cheap Trick back in 81". This man inspired me to be a drummer (that also loves Ludwig drums), Thanks Bun E. Carlos, you are the man!

[@glengamble526]

jmdrummer7 my first concert, too.

[@drumboogie66]

jmdrummer7 same exact story as me 😁😁🇨🇦🇨🇦 love from Edmonton 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@robinwagner3293]

He was incredible. The first concert I ever saw was Cheap Trick in 1981? What the heck. LOL. Wonder if we were at the same concert?.

[@jamescanzoneri1698]

They were my first concert, too! NYE ‘81 at the San Diego Sports Arena with Herman’s Hermits opening. Pete Comita on bass. Big sound, and they absolutely rocked!

[@bartonpercival3216]

@@jamescanzoneri1698 Yup I saw that tour in 1981 up in Oakland, CA and UFO was the opening act. Pete Comita on bass guitar and Bun E Carlos was playing a double bass drum kit!!!!!!!! 👍

[@SSGTStryker]

Bun E Carlos is literally the reason I became a drummer and later professional musician. I had the honor of meeting him when I was 14 years old at a show back in 1985.

[@carnivalminds]

Bun E. Carlos is a clock. Totally under appreciated drummer.

[@jamesian-allen8725]

he's quite appreciated among drummers.

[@81362]

Bun E is an excellent ambassador for the best drum company ever

[@partyz_on6963]

I’m not even a drummer and I’m fascinated by this.

[@M3MYS3LFNiixX]

He who dies with the most drums is the winner. Greetings from the uk

[@pepe7drum]

As you should this collection is pretty unique and i dare to say most of it has historical value

[@brianclendenin3072]

‘; Kim,

[@robinbrl]

Love Bun E. One of the best drummers in music. Very interesting. Thank you for sharing.

[@tripledrum8575]

The snare drum racks are 2 rows deep. His collection is astounding. You rock Bun E.

[@flyingburritobro68]

Bun E. Fantastic drummer. This video was awesome. Like him even more now!

[@garyzielinski5391]

It's usually guitars,guitars and more guitars. Drums baby! Lots of drums. So very cool.

[@maprow]

Great video of an impressive collection. Thanks to Ludwig and Bun for the upload.

[@robinwagner3293]

Nice collection Bun E.

[@hollyvanvoast7140]

wow amazing drum collection. I adore vintage drums. and Bun E. Carlos... he was my fave when I was a little girl in the 70s.

[@MichaelDBauer]

Nothing, absolutely nothing beats the sound of Ludwig Supraphonic snare drum. It cuts through on any recording. I was fortunate enough to have my wife buy me one. I showed her a picture of one I found (late 70s model) for a reasonable price at a Guitar Center in Columbus, Ohio. We live 60 miles from the store and when I got home and told her, she said to get back in the car. We were heading back down there because, even though she knew nothing about drums, she'd been hearing me talk about the Supras for a long time. What sucked was that when we got there and she paid for it, they told us there was a mistake and we had to wait 10 days to take it because it had to clear the police department to assure it wasn't stolen. She kept asking me the whole way down there (while she was scrolling the net to confirm) if it was a good price. I said it was definitely a good price for a Supra of that age with no dents or peeling. With that out of the way, when Cheap Trick replaced Bun, they lost a big part of their signature sound. His unique cadence(s) was so important. Without it, it's not the same.

[@bartonpercival3216]

I agree with you 100%. I have only seen Cheap Trick once without Bun behind the drum kit in 2012 when CT was on tour with Aerosmith. And their sound definitely was different and not the same. I've seen Cheap Trick over 25 times live since the first time in 1977 when they were the opening act for KISS. But thankfully I've seen them 24 times with Bun behind the drum kit. I've seen them in many different venues too. From 25,000 filled outdoor stadiums and big arena's to small clubs that hold maybe 500 people. CT's sound is definitely better with Mr. Bun E Carlos on the drums!!!!!!!! 👍🥁

[@TANTRUMGASM]

I am a guitarist, for 35+ years, I know guitars, i know very little about drums, but those Ludwig kits are classic and SUPER COOL

[@invisiblemansband]

wish this video was 2 hrs long

[@rhythmista7707]

That 2 band white marine /black diamond pearl kit is killer , and those Pink oyster and red Diamond Pearls are insane !! I've never seen those kits, anywhere, EVER...

[@williamweir1547]

1:04 "Clown Vomit"....That's a good name for a band ;-)

[@Drumguitarman]

Thanks Bun that was fun .

[@DrummerMan1966]

I would LOVE that snare collection!! More cowbell!!

[@Drumguitarman]

Thank-you Bun for this cool video.

[@feellucky271]

Didn't you play drums for the great band The Cars? Love them. Miss Ben and Ric.

[@sammencia7945]

That is a stunning collection.

[@wkrp71]

This is a nice collection, and I hope they are displayed in some way and played in the future for the public to enjoy. It's also good to see Bun E. Carlos back in good health. I knew he had serious cardiac issues in the past. I hope he stopped smoking. He has appeared to lost a significant amount of weight. Seems like a good guy. I wish he was playing with Cheap Trick. I saw Cheap Trick live (with Carlos), and they are pure professionals.

[@suzanmcgaw888]

Super Cool, Brad . Love Y'all.❤️

[@RichardFriendartist]

wow that was so enjoyable!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joepulvirenti5728]

Boy I would love to have a tour in that place

[@robertvertacnik9989]

He's one of the few major drummers who has played the same brand of drums his whole career.

[@mikewhitney2147]

Holy crap!.. That's a serious collection.

[@ipguyman108]

Thank you Bun E. Carlos ...! ( great respect....)

[@hdvideomanDallas]

Love the huge drumsticks!

[@larrywhite2862]

Just watched my first bun is Carlos Ludwig history video wow that was a lot to absorb

[@John-qw4vs]

Bun E Carlos is the nicest musician I have ever met in my entire life, I hope we will cross paths again. John in NJ

[@mikewysko2268]

WOW! Fantastic collection. Would love to see them up close.

[@Mudge07]

Used to think Rick was the collecting loon of the band but Bun E shares his passion. Nice to be able to see it described with such enthusiasm, the envy meter set to overload by sheer volume alone. I wonder if he uses them to any extent, a drum’s beauty isn’t just from its polished exterior, it shines when it’s hit!

[@jerryrios2084]

Wow , awesome video, thanks

[@massapower]

He's got the best SNARE sound !😎👍

[@RyanAlexanderBloom]

Someone, somewhere has a room that size full of just black beauties in all of their iterations. You know this.

[@emanuelf.h.jrgensen8930]

what is the name he says on 1:58?

[@Henry-uv9xu]

Emanuel F. H. Jørgensen Tinted Windows

[@krusher74]

someone with OCD

[@groovyanchovy9544]

wow ! glad to see one of the rooms in his drum house !

[@scottjohnson3226]

Absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@Avaloctus]

Great ! ...Thanks for sharing.

[@alanmcleans]

Cool! CT is not CT without Bun E

[@eriksorrells333]

Kookykun Couldn't agree more!! Daxx sucks!!

[@johnspeck]

@@eriksorrells333 Love Bun all day long, but Daxx is a nice guy and he can play. No need for your remark.

[@eriksorrells333]

@@johnspeck I didn't mean it the way it sounded. I've just always loved Bun E. so much, and just feel like no one can replace him. He doesn't suck, i was just angry about Bun E. being out of the band whenever he's one of the best drummers ever.

[@Mr.Bones777]

Love the Bun .....

[@TheComputerCowboy]

In high school in the early 2000’s I had a mod orange snare. Modern Drummer ran an article on Bun E’s collection, where he said he never found one and always wanted one. I wrote the magazine to tell them I had a mod orange snare and wanted to sell to Bun E. They forwarded my number to him, and he called. We did a back and forth, and I sent pics of the snare (slow process on the internet of that time), and he finally made an offer: $900. It was worth more, so I said no and sold it to someone for almost $2K and bought my first truck. Try finding a truck for the price of a snare these days. 😅

[@mpcvore]

Fantastic collection...!

[@JugaJuga14]

I am young... But someday, I'd like to be this man.

[@michaelsage74]

Slow down and enjoy your youth!

[@ronnieprevatt8066]

This is the candy of all candy. Man what a collection of great drum The Bun has. The price tag on this collection would be to steep for anyone other than a million dollar rock star.

[@elvissuperkarate3893]

New Tinted Windows PUHLEEEEZE!!! I love that album.

[@ibleebinU]

This is a museum of Ludwig drums!

[@vincentroberto9673]

Wow, did i die and go to heaven?? I love his snare drum's!!!.bun you got the life, you live in your own personal smoking drum shop...!! Awesome tour!

[@frankburdodrums8984]

This guy is crackin me up. He's like an encyclopedia of drums. I've never heard anyone name these names before too funny not to be accurate.

[@rongigear8472]

The guy is great!...and so is his collection.

[@carolvillines7616]

I love bun e Carlos !

[@ShermanWilson]

I have that green snare at around 2:50. I believe that is one of the salesman models he's referring to. Mine is a 1957 Ludwig snare. It's a brass keystone badge with blue ink. Man I love drum porn!

[@the6ig6adwolf]

I'm mostly a DW guy but the history and beauty in that room is unmatched!

[@4495shorty]

I have one of those 3pc. 1968 Psychedelic red kit..still in excellent shape. Love the "Clown vomit" set.

[@ejames6431]

Bun E is awesome!

[@BCSchmerker]

*Classy collection.* :-) Any examples of the L-S481 and L-S482 wood snare drums (14" x 5" and 14" x 6-1/2" respectively)? Those models packed the P87 ("Ludwig CLASSIC") snare release with, depending on year of production, either the P31 clamp-bar butt or the P34 fine-tuning butt. (The LC-S483-YX Coliseum drum, 14" x 8", packed the P87, P34, and the L-1110 twelve-wire snare cartridge standard; the L-1108 guts were also available. The LF-T124-DX Challenger, 14" x 12", packed the P87, P34 and L-1108 standard.)

[@robertcombs9364]

bun my friend met you a few times while out your way. he was an audio buyer and collector of old hammons and leslies. Marty Philips passed away in Colorado Springs in july 2017.

[@RonnieDillJrLoveIsADarkPlace]

That's a Hell of a collection.

[@dianaforsea8163]

Cool collection

[@adampastor3416]

What a collection

[@thomaskauser8978]

Good show and lots of equipment stage candy on display!

[@UselessShyte]

I'm willing to bet that there is a stipulation in his will which states that any attempt to break this collection up by my family will result in a head shot. I can't imagine the total worth of that collection and I hope that buildng is fireproof.

[@elroyblackbean]

Ha ha...both of these thoughts crossed my mind.

[@casaraku1]

Hopefully Ludwig will acquire and maintain the property...unless they already have stored away their history.

[@DSLDrummer]

Wow.... that's an impressive collection, could easily open his own drum store! I really want to find a vintage Acrolite snare!!

[@Finsami71]

What a cool and seemingly happy man! I'd prefer Bun Carlos to the Smithereens drummer Dennis Diken and Malcolm Travis from Sugar. All absolutely tight, dynamic and tastefull Ringo Starr- flavoured drummers. Only my opinion.

[@emlix1]

I get the Impression this dude could pay off my car with his black beauty collection alone.

[@DrummerGrrrl]

Damn! Bun lost some serious weight! He looks good.

[@lastdaysguitar]

That's a heckuva lotta drums, but he's also a heckuva lotta drummer!

[@jmissle]

My first kit was a lugwig chrome finish and the thing was huge! I give anything to have the tons on that thing back....But it’s probably at Bun E Carlos collection

[@jamesdemongey2100]

I didn't see any of the Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension drums from 1951. I just acquired a full kit in the black diamond finish.

[@madmaxbike3446]

can't imagine the monster "snare wires" sounds in this room

[@ernestmorgan9912]

What a neat guy!

[@marvinhanson9391]

Imagine being in this guys will

[@gerberbernstein7360]

Bun's doing much better these days. Gave up smoking, lost weight and now his back is better.

[@mimicry88]

Astonishing collection. Salesman sample kit!

[@luciolopes6138]

This place could be call : PARADISE!!!

[@hughmann1908]

I wish they made a double snare, had to go for slingerland for that.

[@celestelongway7315]

wow Ludwig drum heaven

[@oscarbernal9140]

In the 60's I played a Champagne color set, everybody admired the sound, then I got a small 20" red psycodelic set, played it for 3 yrs, then I got a 24" Vistalite 6 pc set, finally I got a unknown set that brought a Black Galaxy snare, I just found out it is a Acrolite snare, My favorite !!

[@CruceEntertainment]

The man knows his drums!!!

[@YOU-vm4pg]

Tantos Snare y yo necesitando uno para terminar de completar mi drum set ...asi es la vida..

[@lew123drums]

damn ... beautiful drums .... all you need is the passion and the $$$$ ... shame I only have one of the two.

[@tubbers20]

In 1966 I had a new set of Ludwig Blue Sparkle's with all Zildjian's from Leo's Music in Oakland. Sadly, they were repossessed. Maybe Bun has them in is collection. :^) Now I play a Roland TD-11.

[@bonscott602]

Bun e is such a cool guy

[@jameswhittle8598]

there is no amount of money!!!! that would pry that collection from my hands!!!😎

[@thomasnabatera]

Show 👏👏👏

[@GediSpock]

Nice. 😍

[@jdthebooster]

Still has that Rockford accent.

[@davidsuprenant893]

I'm trying to find the finishes from 1964 _ 1968. The color looked like a white pearl with a little blue in it.anything you could help with would sure be appreciated. Thank you.

[@wbklink]

Do you have the Ludwig super made in 1959 brass it's on the 1960 catalog ?

[@bassshred37]

i wouldnt have any idea which kit or which snare drum to play first

[@emptyismyname4830]

Insane

[@davidavi8554]

Was that John Densmore of The Doors orange Ludwig on the rack ?

[@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz]

Fuck! That's a lot of drums. Nice collection.

[@chipbarkhouse6590]

INCREDIBLE --- !!! Chip Barkhouse The Drummist

[@administration8961]

i always like champagne finish. ALWAYS.

[@bartonpercival3216]

Me too. I had a classmate in the 70's that had a 1966 champagne sparkle Ludwig 5 piece kit with a 26" bass drum. I still remember it because it was so awesome and sounded great!!!!!!! 👍🥁

[@luiscorro1924]

Where is he? His solo album is really good.

[@sammyvh11]

Miss the Bun on stage

[@vergon6662]

WOW!

[@themaulers3953]

I met Bun E at a cheap trick concert in Hallandale, Fla. in 2001, Bun E had sent backstage passes to a freind that couldn't go (the friend also collected rare drums) went with my wife and Bun e was so nice and genuine, the 3 others? aloof and disinterested...Rick, also took a pic w us but the other 2 walked past us.....I get they are bust but Bun e was actually a REAL guy!!

[@deanbrandl1987]

Hey bunny I got a 1963 6 lug White Marine Pearl Ludwig snare with a snare bed and original case in excellent condition.. slight yellowing occurring. has never seen sunlight. $ 150 .