EP 8 - The History of Ludwig Drums with William F Ludwig III

EP 8 - The History of Ludwig Drums with William F Ludwig III - Drum History Podcast

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5 жыл бұрын

Bill Ludwig runs us through the fascinating history of Ludwig Drums! Grandson of the Ludwig founder, William F. Ludwig, his family has had a long and winding history with the Ludwig drum company - founding it in 1909 with a subsequent sale of the company in the early 80's. They have gone through many ups and downs in that time, from losing the rights to the family name, to Ringo changing the world on The Ed Sullivan Show. Ludwig has always been an integral part of drumming since the drum set has existed. Bill, aka B3, is "starting over" with his new drum company, WFLIII Drums! They are a beautiful homage to a classic style of drums with all the modern touches we have today.
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@user-zx8de8op9l 4 ай бұрын

Well done, I have been a Ludwig fan since listening to my uncle play in the late 70's and 80's. I have his last kit, he bought it used in 1990 and I've had it since about 1998. It is a 24 bass 18 floor tom and 4 rack toms in a beautiful stain late olive and blue badge. All companies have competitors product, I worked at Johnson Motors, we had Mercury motors, and they had our motors.

@ramencurry6672 2 жыл бұрын

Ludwig snare drums are one of the greatest snares of all time. I’m thinking of getting their maple snare drum.

@shaunbryant947 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, all though the supraphonic is iconic, I recently got the 6 1/2 by 14 classic maple snare drum in burgundy finish and it sounds amazing 👍

@billfrazier7478 Жыл бұрын

WFL.. ....mh name u s WLF !!!!!from the Beatles to Vista Lite & BEYOND!!!! GREAT STORIES,GREAT DRUMS JOE!!!😮😮😢

@davidsuprenant893 4 жыл бұрын

Great interview. I wish Bill and his new company WFL nothing but the best.would love to try out one of his kits,I'd be willing to bet there phenomenal.!!! Lot of heritage with the Ludwig family. Makes me wonder how the quality is now with the new ownership.!!!

@Uzziel_lay_drums 6 ай бұрын

Vintage Ludwig drums are the best snare ever made.

@showergeneral 3 жыл бұрын

this helped me with a class presentation thank you

@jsb91251 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic story..probably the best I've heard in a long time. Hats off to you Bill!!

@stuhiggins6065 10 ай бұрын

Bill is the nicest guy ever. Super humble

@joemama22 Жыл бұрын

I bought an old WFL 22" bass drum over 40 years ago. I originally intended for it to be a spare drum, but it ended up as my main drum and I still use it today. So cool.

@davidmaraman855 Жыл бұрын

Mitch Mitchell played the natural "blonde" finish and also the "panther" finish Ludwigs after the Monterrey Pop Festival. Small black and white pictures of Mitch on his Ludwigs line the borders on the inside of Electric Ladyland lp.

@thomassabol4565 Жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff. Thank you. I’m little bit bias. I own 70 brown mahogany set. I love it

@Schuhglue 4 жыл бұрын

Great Great Great Interview. Thank you for creating this

@DrumHistoryPodcast 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@taylorlimbeck6854 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Super interesting stuff

@bobc.5698 2 жыл бұрын

What a great movie this would make. Start out with Sr. playing in the circus then moving to Chicago trap playing and making the 1st pedal, getting his sound effect business going the silent era ending abruptly. Bring in Jr. and go through the war and WFL (Buddy Rich) era into Jr. getting Sr.'s name back. 3rd act ....the 60's Ringo......and end with 93 year old Sr., 57 year old Jr. and an 18 year old 3 seeing John Bonham playing on a green sparkle kit.

@DrumHistoryPodcast Жыл бұрын

That is a very good idea Bob. I love the ending with Bonzo