Ludwig Book w/CD-rom: each
Composer: Cook Rob
A Business History and Dating Guide Book and CD-ROM
Series: Book
Publisher: Rebeats Press
Format: CD-ROM
Author: Rob Cook
The Ludwig Book by Rob Cook is the definitive business and historical guide to this legendary drum manufacturer. Includes dozens of interviews, a 64-page color section, a dating guide including every catalogued Ludwig snare drum and outfit, and a handy CD-ROM. Interview sections include the top executives from Ludwig's heyday in the 1960s: Karl Dustman, Frank Baxpehler and Dick Schory, as well as todays leaders: William F. Ludwig III, Todd Trent and Jim Catalano. There are also special segments on Ludwig Electronics, Phase II, and detailed sections about the gear used by famous drummers such as John Bonham and Ringo Starr.
Featuring 306 total pages with 58 in full-color, the book includes a complete business history. Ludwig will celebrate 95 years of continuous production in 2004. The human side of the business is brought to life through interviews with key Ludwig employees from over the years. There is a company timeline as well as a dating guide that tracks Ludwig products from the start of the company to present. The Ludwig Book also includes a CD ROM featuring the full Ludwig /Musser digital catalog, downloadable, printable posters, and audio files of Bill Ludwig Sr. and Bill Ludwig II performing drum rudiments and solos."
