The drum kits finish — Black Oyster — is still the companys most popular option. Ludwigs offices and manufacturing are in Monroe, a few miles off U.S. 74.

When did Ludwig stop making drums in Chicago?

In 1981, William F. Ludwig II retired and the Ludwig drum name was sold yet again – this time to The Selmer Company. This culminated in a huge operations shift in 1984 (the 75th anniversary of Ludwig production) as they moved from their home in Chicago to Monroe in North Carolina.

Are Ludwig drums good quality?

The Element Evolution by Ludwig is one of the highest-rated acoustic drum sets on the market. Its cheap, when it comes to price, but value for money considering the complete package. As far as entry-level kits go, this is one of the top drum sets out there. Yet its not strictly a beginner drum kit.

What happened to Ayotte Drums?

In 2002, Ayotte Drums was sold to Bill Jennison, who operated the business out of Abbostford, BC. He moved the company to Bedford, Quebec in 2010. However the company suffered bankruptcy in 2012, and was acquired by Jean-Denis Beaudoin.

Are PDP Drums made in USA?

Pacific Drums and Percussion (or PDP for short) is a musical instrument brand established by the Drum Workshop Inc., in 1999, with the purpose of providing its percussion instruments at more affordable prices. Pacific Drums products are manufactured in China. Taiwan and Mexico.

Is Ayotte drums still in business?

In 2002, Ayotte Drums was sold to Bill Jennison, who operated the business out of Abbostford, BC. He moved the company to Bedford, Quebec in 2010. However the company suffered bankruptcy in 2012, and was acquired by Jean-Denis Beaudoin.

Is Taye drums still in business?

New Member. Just an FYI Taye Drums is still in business and manufacturing drums.