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I still have the blue vistalite 8 piece double bass kit I bought in 1982 in jr high school. Best sounding drums there is IMO

If you go for vistalite kit it has to be Ludwig, why ever consider a different brand?

I think fibes was the OG acrylic drum company and they fabricated their own shells and did a really great job of it. One of the founders was an engineer who specialized in that particular material. I think they mismanaged themselves out of business, even with buddy rich swearing by their snare drums. They eventually filed chapter 7 and got bought out by jim corder of corder drums. Who didn't go down the acrylic route. Rather just wanted to use their hardware on good ol wrapped jasper shells.

I can only speak to my vistalites: I have a 70's red kit. 12,13,16,22. I have emperors on the batter side, and a coated amb on the snare. They sound surprisingly good, and surprisingly versatile. And, I feel like they do quite well in quiet situations. I have played other vistalites that had cs dot on them and they were horrible. Not sure if it was the heads with that kit combo or just the kit.

Theres no "tone" from acrylic kits. Its all about the heads. Choose wisely, and know how to tune well.

My Vistalite sounds fantastic, it doesn't matter where I play it always delivers, I don't know what this guy is talking about

there are also the pearl crystal beat acrylic drum shell kits that actually the original ones first came out in 1973 and also zickos acrylic drum shell kits that are actually definitely really heavy in weight and they do definitely sonically project

My uncle didn't like them, he said they sounded too much like plastic, they are also known for cracking.

Actually, they sound fucking great.

I always feel like I’m listening to Mike and Jamie Tartt 😂

I'm not trying to be one of those annoying know-it-all Commenters. I just thought someone watching might be interested to know that Ludwig doesn't exactly make their own acrylic drum shells. Well... they sort of do. Basically they buy 4 ft. x 8 ft sheets of 6mm general purpose acrylic from a company called Chemcast. Then, in their factory in North Carolina, Ludwig uses a panel saw to cut the panels to dimension and then they bake the acrylic sheets in a warm oven to soften them. Then then pop the wiggly acrylic sheets into a mold until they cool and harden. So they produce the shells, but they don't make the acrylic. Here is a great video that shows the whole process. It's super interesting. ua-cam.com/video/avFY9sO5whM/v-deo.html&ab_channel=LudwigDrums

Nice clickbait title, it kept me focused on something else while you 2 knuckleheads rambled on like junior high lunchroom dancing around the actual question

Interesting how we all have different opinions and experiences with drums. My Pig Lites are the most versatile, responsive, and resonant drums I’ve ever heard or played. I’ve used them inside of course and outside in a large open space. When I played them outside I was concerned that without being micd, they might sound muffled or lack tone. They sounded like they were running through a P.A system. Anytime I’ve recorded with them, they sound exactly how I’ve always wanted my drums to sound. I use clear Emperors for batter, clear Ambassadors for resonant. That way, I can control exactly how I want them to sound, depending on what I need. I can muffle if I want or leave them wide open with beautiful long sustain, as a great man once said, go out for a bite, they’ll still be going. You can barely touch them and you’ll get an amazing sound. Also, being acrylic, they are not affected by temperature changes. Although head selection makes a big difference in drum sound, the shells have much more to do with it.

I own a 1976 Ludwig Amber Vistalite kit. My Father purchased the kit in 1977. I was 8 at the time and it was the kit I learned on. Recently my 84 year old father had a stroke. I now own the kit that I learned on. Ok, how to make your vistalites sound huge..... Take a salad bowl and place it on the bottom head. Trace around it with a sharpie and cut out a hole. Because the bottom head is still partially there, you can still tune it, however, now that you have opened it up, in essence it sounds like a concert tom.

Ludwig lifer, with the Paiste cymbals, enjoying the hell out of this kit, thanks guys, like your channel and comments

Bonzo used one to cut threw jimmy page, enough said.

My blue Vistalites sounded great… but had to tune them up before every gig ! Not a tweet a good go around the toms !

So many false things being said here. RCI builds their own acrylic drums and like Keller sells shells to anyone. SJC uses RCI for example. Ludwig is a using a lamp manufacturer to produce their newest shells. I’ve owned lots of vistalites, RCI shell kits, and various import brands using Chinese made seamless acrylic shells. Every Ludwig and RCI acrylic kit I’ve owned were absolutely amazing and the complete opposite from these 2 guy’s experience. However every Chinese made seamless acrylic kit I’ve owned was absolutely dead sounding..

Fibes were the best they were far better than Ludwig

I loved my blue kit 70s …. Had to tune them real good at every gig the heads loosened de tuned ! ?

EFFING LOVE THIS PODCAST!! 🤘😂

OK, that's a just south of Austin hill country Texan, maybe lightly baked. But legit. APPROVED!!

Well, in my experience, Vistalites tend to respond better with thinner heads. Cs clear or ambassador are the way to go

I can't support you guys via Patreon, but if you were to throw some tip jar info up somewhere I'd put something in it when I get a little extra.

RCI makes the shells for Vistalites

I happen to love the tone of Vistalites they feel and sound unique and I put coated ambassadors up top with clears on the reso side and tuned them up and they had sustain and were a killer jazz kit also! They were thunderous live and I am also a Gretsch guy but the vista’s were my 2nd favorite kit I ever owned and I have owned many!

I think they sound absolutely dreadful. Ymmv

I love my Vistas!

I bought a red Vistalte kit when they first came out , I had owned a couple of 2nd hand Ludwig kits before and this was to be my first ' brand spanking new ' set of Luddies . Talk about disappointed . The snare was unusable and I immediately went back to the Supraphonic I was already using . The toms sounded like oil cans and the kick needed so much padding it pretty much ruined the whole see through feature . I still have a couple of 60s White Marine Pearl Super Classic kits and I love them to bits but the Vistalites ? Worst .Kit. Ever .

I remember the North drums made of fiberglass with unique tuba shape. I have Ludwig classic 6mm thick maple shells. They perfect projection and tone quality is second to none! The Pearl studio select Mahagany/ birch sound absolutely killer. The deep low and mid pitch is incredible!

Someone please list the current companies that produce drum shells. At NAMM, I was told the Tayo company makes them for all the others.

Are "That Great Keller Shell Sound" aka Gretsch drums any good? (Since Gretsch does not make their shells.) THAT is thee question. Or maybe I should say is Gretsch worth a thousand dollars + + more than Ludwig when Gretsch doesn't make they're own shell and Ludwig does? OR shall I ask/say does Gretsch actually sound a 1000.00 $$ + + + better than Ludwig?? [On a the same standard four piece...?] All good questions, guess i'll just settle for da Vistalight's. Peace, and happy drumming

I love your podcast.

Wow, that sounds like a horrendously bad education course. It doesn’t sound like any education course I’ve come across which build on theory and relates to practice so you have the tools to make education informed decisions based on the individual need of the student.

Love it!

Love the podcast, love this clip, understand it was probably mainly a joke...but, no, they didn't tell Ringo to just shut up. Ringo came into the band as the most experienced musician of them and they invited him in because he knew what and when and how to play. And as a vocalist himself, he had a clear understanding as to the importance of tasteful accompaniment.

What version of Tempted is that? There are like 10 on Spotify, but none of them sound like that.

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Thanks for the support guys!

Been listening since ep. 1 love it!!

More of this, please! It's great to be able to watch as well as listen. Feels like I'm more 'in' on the conversation this way.

grateful for this!

Absolute gold in here. Thanks gentlemen!

I'm really happy that you're now comfortable enough to extend this to a video format! You seem yourselves, as opposed to the earlier attempts. Great stuff guys!

Ugh! The gut shot is brutal 😂

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Hilarious! You guys spent an hour talking about preparations then in the last 3 minutes show complete lack on preparation for you upcoming trip! As always an enjoyable episode.

Loved the episode brothers! Love the UA-cam stream as well! 🤘🥁🍵

Eddy… loving them Sweets man!!!they sound absolutely incredible

Hey Mike Scottie J. here- more info on how to register to come to Meinls deal in Nashville- I wanna fly out and come