I have a 1971 Standard in Lemon Strata bought new in 1972. 12,13,22 with matching snare. I picked up an aluminum Standard snare a few years ago but it has a chrome finish like the 60s Acrolites. It does indeed sound like an Acrolite. When I was younger I really didn’t like the lemon strata finish as well as some other more common finishes of the day. Now I really appreciate how cool it is. 😅 The colors really don’t seem to have faded at all.
My first kit in the early 70's was a 5 piece Ruby Strata - 12, 13, 16, 22 with matching snare. I got them in 7th grade, played them with a high school buddies band then the piano teacher for our keyboard player asked me to join his band. Joined the AFM, played frats, school dances, weddings and made some money. I did upgrade to a Supraphonic, some Atlas hardware and a Speed King pedal. I always wanted the Blue/Olive "real" Ludwig's and dreamed on owning a QuadraPlus kit. Regretfully, I sold them for money for college. They played a mean Smoke on the Water, Rocky Mountain Way, Stairway to Heaven and a ton of Beatles. Miss those days.
They may be "B-stock" but they're mahogany/poplar/mahogany shells (same shells as the 1950s-1960s "Classics" with white-painted interiors...and the current Legacy Mahogany).
They were actually maple/poplar/ maple, Ludwig's shell formula from 1968-1976~ They may have slipped in some mahogany/poplar shells early in the run to finish out old stock (the mahogany shells were standard from the 20's until 68 when they went to maple for the interior/exterior plus. Maple rings either way until around 76 when they went straight shell/ no rings).
Same 3 ply shell as the more expensive super classics and downbeat series drums. These were made to compete with the influx of the much cheaper made in Japan drum kits that were selling extremely well. Made in Chicago at the old factory. As it was mentioned in the video, the hardware was cheaper and lighter in weight.
I have the 5 pc in green. Love it. Guitar center is a good place to find deals on these. Think mine was $650 including the snare. Just expect to put a little work into it and understand it's a 50 year old drum set
Anyone that had a standard, still wanted top of the line. I had a R-360. Still wanted the real deal. Yamaha made those for Rogers. They sounded incredible.
The badges don’t look very classy. Better ones would certainly have improved the image of the drums.. I’m not sure about the resale value, compared to the Classic or Hollywood models..
I have a 1971 Standard in Lemon Strata bought new in 1972. 12,13,22 with matching snare. I picked up an aluminum Standard snare a few years ago but it has a chrome finish like the 60s Acrolites. It does indeed sound like an Acrolite. When I was younger I really didn’t like the lemon strata finish as well as some other more common finishes of the day. Now I really appreciate how cool it is. 😅 The colors really don’t seem to have faded at all.
My first kit in the early 70's was a 5 piece Ruby Strata - 12, 13, 16, 22 with matching snare. I got them in 7th grade, played them with a high school buddies band then the piano teacher for our keyboard player asked me to join his band. Joined the AFM, played frats, school dances, weddings and made some money. I did upgrade to a Supraphonic, some Atlas hardware and a Speed King pedal. I always wanted the Blue/Olive "real" Ludwig's and dreamed on owning a QuadraPlus kit. Regretfully, I sold them for money for college. They played a mean Smoke on the Water, Rocky Mountain Way, Stairway to Heaven and a ton of Beatles. Miss those days.
Sounds like you had a great time on them while you had them. Thanks for sharing!
I have this exact kit in ruby strata-- also have the matching wood snare, which is killer.
Amazing!
My Ludwig Standard kit is one of the best sounding drumsets I have ever owned.
I put vintage classic lugs on my standards. They look great.
Id do the same! They do fit. Exact same spacing
The only negative about these drums are the tiny bass drum spurs. I had to install DW clip-on spurs to stabilize the bass drum.
I got the atlass bass spirs....they work great
They may be "B-stock" but they're mahogany/poplar/mahogany shells (same shells as the 1950s-1960s "Classics" with white-painted interiors...and the current Legacy Mahogany).
They were actually maple/poplar/ maple, Ludwig's shell formula from 1968-1976~ They may have slipped in some mahogany/poplar shells early in the run to finish out old stock (the mahogany shells were standard from the 20's until 68 when they went to maple for the interior/exterior plus. Maple rings either way until around 76 when they went straight shell/ no rings).
Same 3 ply shell as the more expensive super classics and downbeat series drums. These were made to compete with the influx of the much cheaper made in Japan drum kits that were selling extremely well. Made in Chicago at the old factory. As it was mentioned in the video, the hardware was cheaper and lighter in weight.
GREAT LOVE THE SOUND AND GOOD CONTENT THANKS FROM HUDDERSFIELD NORTH ENGLAND ONE DAY I WILL FIND A STRATA STD THANKS MICK REED UK
I have the same kit, I put wood hoops on the toms and now it is perfect sound. You should try it
The Standards are really good-sounding drums.
Beautiful kit and awesome sounding I’m sure👍
Thank you kindly!
All the Standard finishes were stunning for the day. Yes! Lemon was a beauty.
I have the 5 pc in green. Love it. Guitar center is a good place to find deals on these. Think mine was $650 including the snare. Just expect to put a little work into it and understand it's a 50 year old drum set
You can rework the bearing edge,s with light sand paper,short of sending them to a pro shop.
Anyone that had a standard, still wanted top of the line. I had a R-360. Still wanted the real deal. Yamaha made those for Rogers. They sounded incredible.
Hi where is this kit listed
Hawthorne already sold it.
Ludwig introduced the Standards to compete with the cheaper Japanese drum companies of the time.
I have a 5 piece in blue mist.
The badges don’t look very classy.
Better ones would certainly have improved the image of the drums..
I’m not sure about the resale value, compared to the Classic or Hollywood models..
No, it could not be.