Any opinions about preferences here? I was debating these kits today with a friend. Both sound great for bebop, and both are roughly in the same price range. The Luddies win out for finish options--wraps and a few lacquers. The Canopus Sword is only in satin natural maple. Radically different shells: 3-ply maple/poplar with rerings and rounded edges vs. Canopus's 7-ply maple (thickness unknown; the Luddies are 3 ply/6 mm, according to the measurements offered on their site).
Makes me wonder if the Sword shells are similar to Classic Maples (7 ply/6 mm)??
Makes me wonder if the Sword shells are similar to Classic Maples (7 ply/6 mm)??