Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Cheap Trick!
For over a century, Ludwig Drums have been synonymous with the most legendary names in drumming history- you can’t mention these names without immediately thinking of their drums. Ringo Starr, John Bonham, Ginger Baker, Questlove, Nate Smith- the list of luminaries goes on and on.
One name that is instantly recognizable is Bun E. Carlos of the legendary band, Cheap Trick. Bun’s driving, infectious, unique approach to rock drumming has been at the heart of songs that have defined a generation. From “Surrender” to “I Want You To Want Me” to “Dream Police” to “Hello There” and from Rockford, IL to the hallowed halls of Budokan and the world- Bun has been one of Ludwig’s most fervent and prominent ambassadors since signing with Ludwig in August of 1980. His perfect tempos and musical sensitivities have also influenced countless drummers of all styles, worldwide.
Ludwig is extremely proud to have partnered with Bun for an extremely limited run of Classic Maple snares that celebrate his 40-plus years as a Ludwig ambassador and the 50th anniversary of Cheap Trick. At the heart of this 6.5x14” snare is Ludwig’s legendary 7-ply, 6mm maple shell, made using their proprietary R.F.S.T. molding process. Once molded and the 45-degree bearing edge is applied- the shell is then adorned with actual, unused Cheap Trick concert tickets from Bun’s touring years with the band that have been in his personal collection for decades. They are all laid out by hand and adhered on each individual drum and then sealed over with a clear polyurethane lacquer, preserving them for all time. No two drums are alike- these are truly hand crafted in Ludwig’s prestigious factory in Monroe, NC. The drum is then outfitted with 10 chrome plated brass tube lugs to allow for maximum visibility, a cast brass Keystone Badge, a P88 throw off, 18-strand “1963” steel snare wires, and a set of Ludwig’s proprietary Weather Master heads top and bottom. Each snare also has a Limited Edition interior label, personally signed by Bun himself. Truly a collector’s dream!
“Hello there Ladies and Gentlemen- are YOU ready to rock??”
This is a U.S.A only release available at the following dealers:
| 2112 Percussion, Inc. |
| Alto Music |
| Bentley's Drum Shop |
| CymbalFusion |
| Columbus Pro Percussion |
| Dale's Drum Shop |
| Drum Center of Portsmouth |
| Fork's Drum Closet |
| Guitar Center |
| Memphis Drum Shop |
| Mugan Music Group, Llc |
| Professional Drum Shop |
| Maxwell Drum Shop |
| Revival Drum Shop |
| Sweetwater Sound |
| Washington Music |