Ludwig’s Corey Miller Signature Drum Kit
October 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Corey Miller is a star tattoo artist who has lent his inking eye to help create Ludwig’s latest limited-edition kit. The set features a 22″ x 22″ bass drum, 14″ x 7″ snare, 12″ x 8″ rack, 16″ x 14″ floor tom, and of course Miller’s tattoo art on a White Marine Pearloid wrap. No word yet on the price or exactly how limited a “limited-edition” set it is, but we’re betting the drums are not the most wallet friendly on the market today. If you’re tough enough to play these things, though, you’re probably tough enough to steal them. Let us know how the thievery goes.
By the way, the cool pic of Corey below was taken by Robert Downs, music photographer extraordinaire. We recently sat down for a lengthy chat with Robert about his time behind the camera and what it’s like photographing some of the world’s greatest drummers. Keep your eyes peeled for the interview.
Ludwig on the Discovery Channel
August 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Always wanted to go behind the scenes at a drum company? You’ll get your chance August 14 when Ludwig is featured on an episode of the Discovery Channel’s Some Assembly Required. Some items covered in the episode will include wood selection and resonance, shell formation and edges, finishing and assembly, and timpani casting and hammering.
No word on whether or not Jeff Indyke will put in a patently madman appearance…but, goddamn, let’s hope so.
New Ludwig Gear
July 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Not about to let Gretsch get all the drum thunder, Ludwig too has recently announced some new bangables.
First up is a modernized version of the company’s legendary Black Beauty snares. Featuring the same nickel-plated brass shells as their big bros, the new Black Magic snare drums are outfitted with matching die-cast hoops for increased volume and tube-style lugs for maximum shell resonance. They’ll be available in three sizes—14″ x 5″, 14″ x 6.5″, and 13″ x 7″—and they’ll be priced to move, starting at $489.99.
Then Ludwig really takes off the gloves with its Centennial series of affordable maple shell packs. The drums boast Ludwig’s new Classic Micro-Lug, Vibra-band mounting system on toms, and 2.3mm drum hoops. The finish options include transparent high-gloss and as well as the new 2mm SuperFlake sparkle lacquers. MSRP starts at “less than $1,400,” which we presume means $1,399. We can’t do the math on what the cock-rock double-kick kit in the third pic below will cost, but we’re certain it’s totally worth it.
This Is What Happens When You Play Ludwigs…
April 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The Korean drummer viral video has finally infected us here at BDT. We tried to resist, but he’s just so damn rockin’.
William F. Ludwig II Has Died
March 23, 2008 | 2 Comments
The guy that put the Ludwig drum company on the map died yesterday at the age of 91. From the press release:
Bill Ludwig lived a long and productive life and was a mentor to so many percussionists and the music industry. He was a true leader that developed so many percussion products and marketing concepts to promote music and percussion education and further along the advancement of percussion instruments and performance throughout the world.
[via drummercafe.com]
