Jim Bonfanti

Jim Bonfanti's Modern Vintage Kit

(During the Raspberries Reunion) "I’m currently using a vintage set of Ludwig drums that have a cool story attached to them. I’ve had many sets of Ludwig drums (it’s the only brand I’ve ever used in my career), but as time went on I started to migrate to larger drums. In 1972 I special-ordered a six-piece set from Ludwig that was not in any of their catalogs. I picked each size and had them put it together for me. I went with a 61/2×14 snare, 14? and 15? rack toms, and 16? and 18? floors. I also had them make the bass drum a 24?. I chose a chrome laminate over wood for the color that looked great on stage."

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