LUDWIG Super Classic

[@avelinomayoral7670]

I love the Ludwig drum sound and been playing Ludwig now for 58 years.

[@stephenlabarber2049]

I love Ludwig too playing same kit 50 years .

[@andybrown78]

I’ve got a ‘59-60 trans badge 13, 16, 22, and that’s the only kit I gig/own. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@beatlejim64]

Me for 52 years...

[@Kmarty2000]

This drummer is kicking ass and taking names. Great feel!

[@JohnDoe-ej3wp]

*kicking bass

[@blakegowan6623]

That is the sound for me. I love Ludwigs.

[@mjm5081]

Anybody else thinking "Now that's how a drum set is supposed to sound!"?

[@frankspikes7858]

Hell to the yes!!!! Big and lively.

[@mjm5081]

@@frankspikes7858 ☝

[@frankspikes7858]

@@mjm5081 Thanks for the response. I tune my drums to sound big and very resonant. Almost to bebop tension. Nothing ercs me more than watching a demo, or a performance and the drums sound like micd cardboard boxes.

[@mjm5081]

@@frankspikes7858 Agree 100%...If it doesn't sound like a drum what are we doin' here!

[@frankspikes7858]

@@mjm5081 Hey there. I've been playing drums for 30 years and counting. In that time I've acquired a lot of knowledge and a little wisdom. Lol. I've come to know what I like, and don't like. What i can let slide, and not let slide. I've accumulated a whole list of petpeves. What is your experience with music, and what are your likes and dislikes?

[@roybeckerman9253]

Great open sound .. something often missing in many brands today. Brilliant kit.

[@mellilore]

Woah... what a showcase! Great sounding vintage Ludwigs (NOTHING can match 'em) plus some great chops indeed!!!! KUDOS!!!!

[@robbasso893]

20” kick with 13” rack and 16” floor toms=part Super Classic part Downbeat=SUPERBEAT

[@CanadianTexaninLiguria]

There is no "Super" Classic

[@ludwigdrummer73]

The Super Classic configuration was available with a 20” bass and a 24” too I believe.

[@Paisteconvert]

@@CanadianTexaninLiguria Oh really? www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/ludwig_sets/super_classic/1967_super_classic.jpg

[@roybeckerman9253]

Great sound . Killer snare .

[@ibleebinU]

Another great demonstration. Always tasteful and melodic. Makes me want to play right now! Great sounding cymbals as well. Going check them out.

[@privatejimmy5861]

Wow those sound awesome! Perfect lil kit 😎

[@MysteryZenSide2]

Loving this demo- ....Top view really helps to give a comprehensive view

[@tomswagner]

awesome kit and playing!

[@ibernalq]

Amaaaaazing sound!!!!!!!!!!

[@ghostdrums]

Sounds wonderful! Tasteful playing as well, and as always!

[@kellyrogers7066]

AWESOME DEMO!!

[@maximomastrolia]

nice playing!

[@roybeckerman9253]

Love this kit. Great Supraphonic snare, too. This and the Slingerland you had, are my picks of yours.

[@roybeckerman9253]

Second only to your Slingerlands, on your videos, but the Supraphonic snare is magic. I don’t know what would be better than this snare...

[@drummztones4373]

Nice playing' man! Great sounding kit!

[@joecap2919]

There is a reason that Ludwigs are the most recorded drums in history..

[@zarkadiusz7]

Best deep soft sound.

[@calzaondrums]

Best brand in drums

[@kennethmills5470]

Amen

[@davidskidmore5473]

El sonido que ofrece esta batería es inigualable.

[@Shankopottomus]

2:15 That groove!!

[@brianchisnell1548]

'48 Radio Kings and '69 Ludwigs. Done!

[@barrydee587]

I noticed you don't have the ride cymbal mounted on the bass which was the way Ludwig Drum company presented the set. I had a catalog with Joe Morello playing the kit. Yes those were the drums to own.

[@FF-so3su]

What heads ? What resos? Wonder snare sound. Check out Joe cocker doing .."a little help.." live in a tv studio in b+w in 60s, drum sound is awesome , what I ve always been after.

[@einsteinalexander7187]

I’m here for the fantastic drummer

[@MrDVen]

Who knew Kevin James was such a great drummer!

[@kunstprodukt]

and so slim ;)

[@pablomartinez3610]

Que belleza de batería

[@Braddockmanne]

Great! I would like to know the bassdrum batter drumheads. Thank you

[@dannylugo5016]

That was sweeeeeeeeet !!!!

[@drummingdog5706]

Good demo! You singled out stuff kind of like sound check

[@stpdrummervideos766]

That bass drum sounds great! What heads are on it and or muffling? How high/low was it tuned?

[@Paisteconvert]

WONDERFUL drum tuning and sound (especially with OEM Ludwig heads)! IMPRESSIVE playing. What year are these drums, what series and what sort of muffling on the bass drum?

[@baumdeswissens]

El baterista es muy bueno !

[@davidkennedy8703]

I just been touched by the hands of God.

[@rhythmista7707]

Don't know if this kit classifies as the classic Downbeat, as the classic downbeat configuration is 12-14-20... This would be a mix of Super Classic and Downbeat sizes, and can therefore be technically called a "Super Beat" , which i think would be more appropriate ;) Nevertheless, great video, great sound, great drums, and great playing ! Keep it up guys !!

[@DeanMk1]

It doesn't. It's not 20-12-14, but more specifically, it doesn't have the 14x4 "Downbeat" snare drum. If anything, it would be considered a "Superbeat".

[@rhythmista7707]

DeanMk1-- The "downbeat" snare drum is only called that because of the series of kit, which consisted of a 12-14-20 configuration. What your stating would be like calling any other Ludwig series the Supraphonic, simply because that most other Ludwig kits came with that snare. The classic Downbeat configuration will always be associated with those 3 drum sizes, regardless of whether it comes with the original snare drum or not..But you are correct, this set up would be considered a "Super Beat".

[@brianchisnell1548]

Super Classic = 3 ply. Classic =5 ply

[@Paisteconvert]

@@brianchisnell1548 That distinction was used later...maybe 1990s. Supper Classic referred to the 22,13, 16 set-up in the 1960s. Shells until 1968 were 3-ply, mahogany/poplar/mahogany.

[@brianchisnell1548]

@@Paisteconvert You are correct!! I have In my stable a '69 big beat. Same as a Hollywood, but atlas hardware. The terms were switched around a lot. Mahog/poplar/maple inner ply. Champagne sparkle. '71 catalogue. I love these drums! Sold my Yamahas. These are the drums I wanted at 11 years old. Mint with 60's Zildjian cymbals. Ka bahm!!

[@kennethmills5470]

One more smaller riding tom tom and it would be a dream set

[@thesoulheads-soulfulmusic7054]

sounds great... beautiful drum... I don't see any mics - how did you record the drums? Thanxxx for an answer ;-)

[@dinospumoni663]

I would guess overheads.

[@quickchris7924]

I feel like at some point hes gonna start playing Caravan lol

[@DeanMk1]

These days, the 20/13/16 Ludwig kit is known as a "Super Beat". 20/12/14 is "Downbeat" ONLY if it uses the 14x4 Downbeat snare drum. You're playing a Super Beat kit.

[@johncollins5552]

Why do the Superclassic sound so different to the Classic? I prefer the Super classic,is there much price difference? Thanks.

[@roybeckerman9253]

Great snare...how have you got it tuned.

[@CanadianTexaninLiguria]

Your "gold" snare is steel with brass hardware

[@ronmexico2317]

60s Ludwig, 60s Gretsch? Personal choice!

[@roybeckerman9253]

Ludwig and Gretsch Brooklyns.. Look no further, for mine.

[@Michaeldrummer]

What year are the wood drums? Not the snare.

[@ralphbenites1819]

I’v got a 67 down beat

[@wsantalitz7785]

built-in muffler?

[@localboy4584]

Yes there is. I can't see it but it could either be the "baseball bat" muffler because the adjustment rod resembles a baseball bat or just a round adjustment knob depending on what year they were produced.

[@TheMkarr]

Sorry but, I am a, Slingy fan. Theses are amazing drums. I just like Mr S better. These sound very dry to me. Great playing & thank you.

[@roybeckerman9253]

What year would these be. No wonder Ringo loved his Ludwigs. Buddy Rich actually played Ludwig longer, than he did Slingerland, even though he's usually associated with Slingerland.

[@ivohonajzer5358]

this set is completely original from 1964

[@roybeckerman9253]

+Ivo Honajzer Beautiful kit. 🙂

[@roybeckerman9253]

Internal muffling ?

[@DRUMCENTERCZ]

Yes, all drums have internal muffling, except the bass drum.

[@roybeckerman9253]

It’s a shame most new drums don’t have internal muffling like the vintage kits. These Ludwigs are fabulous. What year.

[@roybeckerman9253]

Sounds better with the internal muffling turned off. A more open beautiful sound. Great drums. Still one of the best.

[@roybeckerman9253]

Why spend s fortune on DWs, when these sound great.

[@calebryan4467]

Roy Beckerman DW’s are hand made drums and take nearly a year until they show up at your front door. That is why it costs a fortune!

[@roybeckerman9253]

Caleb Friday Give me Ludwig or Gretsch, any day...will save money as well.

[@calebryan4467]

Roy Beckerman bruh i just told ya why it cost you a fortune. Never mind then. Its like cymbals. Cymbals take 21 days and a lot of stages and tests just to get a good sound.

[@calebryan4467]

Roy Beckerman i get what you are saying though, and yea its a lot! But my Peavey drums are more expensive when my father bought them. It was $4000 when he bought them; great sounding btw. Plus since they don’t make em anymore the value is up to $10,000 now.

[@jerrywallop5647]

BD looks smaller- 20”….? Not a super classic..?🤔