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The Making of a Drum Company : The Autobiography of William E. Ludwig II

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I loved this book, I could not put it down.It was fascinating
to read the story of arguably the most famous name in drums.
His honesty about mistakes made as well as his relationship with his competitors and his father was really interesting.This is a must read.

I really enjoyed this charming account of Bill Ludwig's life. I have to say that I'm glad I'm not on his bad side, because he spares none of his enemies!

Still, it is a sentimental and lovely book, betraying a golden hearted yet savvy businessman. A must for any drum collectors.

Reading this book one wonders how in the world this man ever created and led one of the greatest drum companies in the world. He seems to focus more on his screw-ups and geek-dom than his successes. But I was recently reminded that he wrote this book as a very old man and he is to be forgiven on that basis. Not that there is really anything to forgive; the book is a fascinating look into the business world of a difficult field in the pre-digital age. Lots of trivia and not a few personal tell-all tales about people we know well. Recommended for all drummers and drum builders.