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It’s crazy how these 100+ year old snares sound. I’m always amazed at the sound of the 6-lug snares.

I have to close the stadium…?

I think this was a Remo Emperor. I don’t recall ever using anything else on this snare.

Just kidding... Nice job!

@@roblake602Thank you!

No Brady snares for sale here. The dw’s I just tuned by ear. I honestly had a hard time getting the toms sounding good on the dw kit. I used clear Emperors over clear Ambassadors though with some muffling.

I have the same drum but with 10 lugs and the sound it's insane

@@Uzziel_lay_drums Those are incredible. I've wanted one for a long, long time!

Thank you! I’m really enjoying this snare. It definitely has some beef behind it. I cranked it yesterday just a little and I was surprised at how high this 6.5 can go with only 6 lugs. It really pops!

Thanks! I usually cringe hearing myself play. Ha!

Check out the video description. It has all the heads listed for each drum. 👍 All my vintage kits use this combination and it sounds great.

Go Cards!

@@PatrickWitherow You know it!!

Thank you Hugo!

I’ve never played a Legacy Mahogany or Maple, but I’ve heard great things about their sound. I just love the ’original’ old shells that are 50+ years old. I also like to see the craftsmanship that went into these drums. Some of my older WFL snares are built like tanks! If you decide on a vintage kit, be sure that the bearing edges are smooth/even and the drum is in round. Some of the kits out there may not have had the best caretakers…Both my vintage kits and all my vintage snares had zero issues when I got them, but it’s good to be aware of things like that and to ask for photos before you buy.

Not sure if I could ever let this one go!

A cellphone. The only 'real' mic I own is an AKG D112 and that is mounted inside my dw bass drum. I always end up buying drums and not recording gear!

Just my cellphone Not much mic magic happening here. Maybe one day I’ll invest in some real mics and stop buying drums :)

@@PatrickWitherow , no!! That's the why you have developed that excelent ear to tune your drums. You prefer to find the sound instead of make it up

@@hugohdzbalderas6357 Thank you! I’m always afraid my drums sound bad. This comment gives me confidence in my tuning (or me trying to tune!)

Not for sale.

That's it. Maybe one day I'll get some real mics and equipment...this is working just fine for me though.

In this video, I had a small microfiber cloth inside the bass drum pressed lightly against the reso head. The batter head was probably an Ebony PS3. I now use the same heads, but with a felt strip on the reso head and that's it. Nothing else inside the kick.

It's the classic Abbruzzese sound!

Thank you! I just enjoy playing :)

Water and dawn to start with. Then a coat of Novus2 and buff. Then Maguir's PlastX and buff. Then Turtle Wax Hardshell Finish and buff. Done!

Coated Ambassdors on tops and bottoms of toms. Right now I'm using a coated PS3 on kick batter. Have a great day!

Thank you!

Rad beat, too✔️

Yes. Ludwig made a 'New Yorker' back in the 50's/60's which included a 12x22 or 12x20 bass drum. Mine is from '63.

Toms = Coated Ambassadors for both batter and reso Kick Batter = Coated Emperor or Coated Ambassador (I swapped those heads on this kick drum a few times as well as an Ebony PS3 and a Coated PS3 - of all those I prefer the Ebony PS3) Kick Reso = Remo Smooth White without a port Snare = Coated Emperor

Toms = Coated Ambassadors for both batter and reso Kick Batter = Coated Emperor or Coated Ambassador (I swapped those heads on this kick drum a few times as well as an Ebony PS3 and a Coated PS3 - of all those I prefer the Ebony PS3) Kick Reso = Remo Smooth White without a port Snare = Coated Ambassador w/ PureSound wires

This is my second '60s Ludwig kit...so I do recommend them. If you enjoy the 3-ply sound and the 60s vibe, then I say go for it. Just remember these are 50+ year old kits and could have imperfections or may need some elbow grease to clean up. My '63 kit was in much better shape than my '68 kit when I got it. Each one is different so ask questions and for pictures before you buy.

@@PatrickWitherow thanks!

It doesn't lack any volume compared to a 14x22. It plays faster and has very nice punch and low end. I actually play this one more than my 14x22 Ludwig.

Hey! They can do just about anything. They naturally want to be tuned up, but I like mine tuned around medium to get more punch and some low-end from them...and the depth allows that. It could definitely be a main snare, unless you play real slow ballads, etc. all the time. It sort of has a hollow/chamber effect to it at times which I love. When I play this drum I think Steve Jordan (he plays one at times) or Cult of Personality...it has that same vibe. Its loud with crack and has great tone. I had two, but sold one recently because they both sounded somewhat similar even though they were different wood species. Hope this helps!

@@PatrickWitherow absolutely man! Thank you. I think I’m going to grab one myself. I’m worried about the side stick that I may or may not get out of the drum due to the size, but I agree with everything you say about the drum.

@@StuartJrBarrett The side stick is pretty good. If you end up getting one you'll really enjoy it. Have a great evening!

I tend to use this kit more so than my other Ludwig kit that has a 14x22 - mainly because of the way the kick drum responds. The 12x22 has a faster response (to me) and the sound/tone from behind the kit is more prominent. It has more punch from in front of the kit and has the same amount of volume as the 14. I was a little skeptical at first as to how it would sound, but I'm very impressed with what a 12" depth can do. If I could find another Ludwig New Yorker 12x22 I'd get it if I could!

I think I saw those listed for sale online (if its the same kit)...looked great! You will love the 12x22. I use a coated PS3 batter with smooth white reso not ported...or a coated Ambassador reso with very small port for a mic. Reso head has felt strip and batter has a microfiber cloth rolled up and placed between foot pedal and batter head to dampen it just a little. On my 14x22 I use an Ebony PS3 with the same reso combination. They both sound like a cannon!

@@PatrickWitherow probably the same kit you saw...toms sounded great out of the box...kick needs a bit of work...I ordered a ps3 coated for the batter and really want to experiment with felt strips as opposed to pillows and/or reso hole...I have an sm91 with a jelly shu mount, so hoping the can find a crafty way for the cable to exit without extra holes

@@craigmcmillan5733 Awesome. Let me know if you post it on TH-cam. Is your kick painted white or clear on the inside? Mine is clear maple.

@@PatrickWitherow inside is white

@@craigmcmillan5733 let me know how you like your kit and the sizes.... I’m thinking about getting one too.

Thank you! 12x22, 9x13, 16x16.

Ha! Thank you for the kind comment :)

Sounds good to me. These 60's Ludwigs though...it's a close one between these two.

I would if I had mics...and an audio interface. Eric Kretz is one awesome pocket drummer. Love his work. The mics in the picture were provided by a sound team when I played last weekend.

@@PatrickWitherow Heck ya man Eric is an amazing pocket drummer love his style and how heavy his tone is.

@@gingerbaker1785 Maybe an Interstate Love Song snippet. That's a great song.

@@PatrickWitherow Ya it is. You should do meatplow that one is really fun to play.

Coated Ambassador batters and reso's on toms. Coated Ambassador batter on kick with smooth white reso on kick. Both sides have felt strips only.

It came with the rest of my kit. I got it off Reverb.

@@PatrickWitherow Reason I am asking all these questions is I have a '67 Blue Oyster kit that I am putting together; however, I don't have the Floor tom. Everything else is matched.

Also; the are not shining up the way you have got them and I don't want to use a harsh chemical. Thanks!

@@austinlawther Very nice! It's my favorite finish from that time period. My 13 and 16 are both '67's. My bass drum is a '63. I've seen a good bit for sale on the Facebook Ludwig Collector's group. You may want to check there. Good luck in the search!

@@austinlawther No problem! No harm was done to the wrap when using the items I used. I actually got the idea from a guy who cleaned up his '60's Oyster Black Pearl kit and it looked brand new when he was finished. The Novus2 really does a great job.

Stripped everything off the shell. I put all hardware in a Dawn/water mixture and let sit for about 24 hours. Then after drying really well I polished with Never-Dull. For the shells I first wiped them down (on the outside) with a paper towel dipped in water/Dawn to get any dust or grime off. Then used Novus2, Meguiar's Plastx Clear Plastic Cleaner and finally Turtle Wax Hard Shell car wax on the outside of all shells. If the hardware had any rust spots I used water or diet coke with aluminum foil to remove any rust and let the tension rods soak in wd-40 for about a day or so to remove any dark grime that had built up over the years. This Oyster Blue Pearl kit was in pretty immaculate condition when I got it and took a lot less time to clean compared to my Blue Sparkle kit.