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Ludwig Transition Badge Era Buddy Rich Model No. 980P Super Classic Drum Set

October 31, 2017 Mark Markowitz
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This month’s installment of Vintage Happiness highlights a set I had been after for some time. There are many white marine pearl kits out there. It’s a fantastic wrap and it’s classy no matter what drum kit it’s on. But I had a specific kit in mind for my WMP. It HAD to be a Ludwig Transition Badge Era Buddy Rich Model No. 980P Super Classic Outfit. The reason: The sound. I had played a kit many years ago and was just blown away. They were some of the best sounding drums I have ever played and the 50’s are my favorite era for Ludwig drums.

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In Vintage Drums, Mark Markowitz Tags Ludwig drums, Ludwig transition badge, Ludwig super classic
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