Seven snare drums were recorded by some real pro Chicago drummers, David Moss and Larry Beers. Tools recorded the sound on his rare Neve 8078 console
Read moreWhat I did on my summer vacation
I finally realized one of my biggest dreams to have my picture giving Ringo a snare drum just like my Father did in the mid 60's when he presented Ringo with his gold plated Ludwig as a thank you for playing Ludwig ...what an honor and emotional event for me. I will never forget it......Thank you Ringo.!!
Read moreBill Ludwig's WFL III Drums Kickstarter Fund Raising Campaign Ending Soon
Hello everyone!! As most of you know, I have been working on WFL III Drums for about a year now and over the weekend we officially launched our Kickstarter campaign to help us launch this company to new heights. Check it out:
Read moreWelcome back, Mr. Ludwig!
It's great to welcome Bill Ludwig III back to the NSMD writing staff. Of course, most drummers know that "B3" is the grandson of Ludwig Drum Company founder, Wm. F. Ludwig Senior. He was the artist relations person for the company during the late seventies and eighties. His dad sold that company to Conn Selmer during the eighties. Bill was also the owner and publisher of Not So Modern Drummer during the 2000s. I have been after him for years to write a column and now was a good time for him to start.
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