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

Bun E. Carlos gives Jason Sutter a tour of his Ludwig Drum collection containing drums from 1920's to present.

[@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.

[@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!!!!!!!! 👍

[@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,

[@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

[@garyzielinski5391]

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

[@tripledrum8575]

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

[@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!!!!!!!! 👍🥁

[@robertvertacnik9989]

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

[@robinbrl]

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

[@robinwagner3293]

Nice collection Bun E.

[@flyingburritobro68]

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

[@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...

[@invisiblemansband]

wish this video was 2 hrs long

[@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

[@maprow]

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

[@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.

[@scottjohnson3226]

Absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@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!

[@JugaJuga14]

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

[@michaelsage74]

Slow down and enjoy your youth!

[@williamweir1547]

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

[@DrummerMan1966]

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

[@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.

[@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. 😅

[@Drumguitarman]

Thanks Bun that was fun .

[@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.

[@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.

[@ipguyman108]

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

[@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.

[@the6ig6adwolf]

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

[@hdvideoman6231]

Love the huge drumsticks!

[@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

[@Avaloctus]

Great ! ...Thanks for sharing.

[@mikewhitney2147]

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

[@mikewysko2268]

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

[@groovyanchovy9544]

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

[@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!

[@sammencia7945]

That is a stunning collection.

[@jerryrios2084]

Wow , awesome video, thanks

[@elvissuperkarate3893]

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

[@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.

[@rongigear8472]

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

[@suzanmcgaw888]

Super Cool, Brad . Love Y'all.❤️

[@mpcvore]

Fantastic collection...!

[@DrummerGrrrl]

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

[@rustyrobinson8027]

Bun E Carlos is awesome ❤

[@ibleebinU]

This is a museum of Ludwig drums!

[@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.

[@larrywhite2862]

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

[@emlix1]

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

[@joepulvirenti5728]

Boy I would love to have a tour in that place

[@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!

[@RonnieDillJrLoveIsADarkPlace]

That's a Hell of a collection.

[@DSLDrummer]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@massapower]

He's got the best SNARE sound !😎👍

[@adampastor3416]

What a collection

[@carolvillines7616]

I love bun e Carlos !

[@marvinhanson9391]

Imagine being in this guys will

[@lastdaysguitar]

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

[@gerberbernstein7360]

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

[@thomaskauser8978]

Good show and lots of equipment stage candy on display!

[@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 !!

[@dianaforsea8163]

Cool collection

[@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

[@mimicry88]

Astonishing collection. Salesman sample kit!

[@celestelongway7315]

wow Ludwig drum heaven

[@thomasnabatera]

Show 👏👏👏

[@luciolopes6138]

This place could be call : PARADISE!!!

[@ernestmorgan9912]

What a neat guy!

[@emptyismyname4830]

Insane

[@Mr.Bones777]

Love the Bun .....

[@lew123drums]

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

[@GediSpock]

Nice. 😍

[@bonscott602]

Bun e is such a cool guy

[@lahockeyboy]

wow!

[@vergon6662]

WOW!

[@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.)

[@madmaxbike3446]

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

[@morrison7513]

number one!!!!

[@jameswhittle8598]

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

[@jdthebooster]

Still has that Rockford accent.

[@craigallen5963]

I had to stop drumming and sell my drums when I joined the Army, (1985-2002) then once I got out,had been living in apartments,& couldnt have them yet again. Got caught in Hurricane Karina while was in the Army NG then later USAR(2003-2009), and been disabled & living in a RV so,cant have a set-again(!), but,one day,I will try to save enuff to buy even just a junk set to drum again.Keep saving, but something always "comes up",so, my drumset savings goes down the drain, but,one day, again, I will be happy. And, the drums I really would like is a Ludwig set. I used to HAVE a "Pearl" set, and hated/loved it. Constantly stripped lugs. One day...

[@TheJer1963]

Pick up an electric set. Something cheap like the Alesis DM10X. Not the greatest sound but you can play them without bothering someone else. You can go Roland but be ready to spend some cash, something like the TD30 sounds pretty good.

[@CivilAffairsSgt]

I'd like to, maybe someday, but I only make $600.18 a month,so ANY set right now is kinda out of my price range, unless its one of those junk sets the pawnshops around Ft Bragg here sell that aren't worth the tree's they cut down to make them,lol I was just able to buy a pair of sticks again, and a practice pad, so that made me happy. If I had it to do over again, I would have stayed with the band, and kept drumming, in any capacity I could...NEVER would have joined the Army,and would not do it again. The only thing that made me happy, even when I was IN the Army, was Drums and drumming. I did,recently,on the way back from my pain doctor, get to stop at a local music store,and they had a few sets up.and the sign said anyone could play them for 10 minutes,so I picked one, and played. THAT was the best day I have had in many,many years! :-) Thanks for the suggestion! I'll get a set (acoustic or electric) one day again....one day...

[@TheJer1963]

You are very welcome. Did 4 years in the Navy myself back in the 80's. I liked it. Hope you feel better. That Alesis set I was talking about would run you around $850. Keep a watch on Craigslist when you get ready to buy.

[@CivilAffairsSgt]

Thanks for the encouragement,and heads u on the Alesis set! Also, thank you for serving. I'm glad you at least enjoyed your tour. I enjoyed my time and what I did I guess, but I wouldn't do it again, and would have been happier as a drummer. Hindsight I guess, right...? PS:My Dad was in the Navy...worked on Rotary(?) engines like DC's and 130's. Was Stationed at McGuire AFB (In the Navy "NATS") in VR-6, He has never forgiven me for joining the Army. No, really,still holding grudge...and I joined in 1985!

[@TheJer1963]

I went in 85 too. Loved San Diego. My wife was a Corpsman and I was a ABM (Green Shirt) on the carrier Constellation. My wife went in shorty before me and it ended up where I got to see her every night in boot camp. I wanted to play the drums in boot camp but when asked if I read music I had to say no. Been playing since I was 9 years old, self taught with no lessons. Sorry you didn't care for the Army. I know it isn't for everyone.My father was also in the Navy and my brother is retired from the Air Force after 26 years.

[@chipbarkhouse6590]

INCREDIBLE --- !!! Chip Barkhouse The Drummist

[@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.

[@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.

[@padresteve619]

Legend. Of course he does...

[@bassshred37]

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

[@edwardsullivan8041]

FYI: The DUI code in Chicago is 11-501

[@KevinZ2269]

Wow I'm drooling ! LOL

[@bigfrank1010]

My dream

[@sammyvh11]

Miss the Bun on stage

[@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!!

[@SubaruWRXspdManual]

Wow, what a collection. There is alot of money in that room.

[@matthewpaluch777]

Hey Bun e. Where's the prototype Copper-phonic? Will you be touring this summer?

[@wonderming1]

The Top Hat. Wow