A Business History and Dating Guide Book and CD-ROM. The Ludwig Book by Rob Cook...(+)
A Business History and Dating Guide Book and CD-ROM. 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.
The Gretsch Drum Book by Rob Cook in collaboration with John Sheridan is a com...(+)
The Gretsch Drum Book by Rob Cook in collaboration with John Sheridan is a complete business history of the Gretsch Drum Company and dating guide for Gretsch drums.From the founding of the company in 1883 every significant management change of direction is discussed right up to the current era in which owner Fred W. Gretsch partners with KMC Music. A history of Gretsch artist relations includes an alphabetic list of every Gretsch drum endorser from 1936 to 2012 with photos of over 200 of them. The dating guide illustrates every catalogue colour badge snare drum drum kit and hardware item catalogued through the 130-year history of Gretschdrums.