Steve, Maxwell Private Auctions update! supplement, This is the finish selection Ludwig Vistalite 1970's 10 X 9 Inch Tom New Remo Heads Pattern C Vintage Rare. See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. MENU. I hope it goes to a good home to enjoy as much as I did for 52 years! Ludwig badges are simple characteristic indicating which era a Ludwig drum could be placed. Ludwig drums | ludwigdrums The importers of foreign drums certainly took advantage of this lucrative situation, and so the American market was flooded with foreign made drum sets. Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. I want them to tell me about anything they find, and even if it turns out to be something I'm not interested in, I still want to be told about any drums they might come across. Chicago Collection. The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. We have them IN STOCK, OVER 200 DRUMS. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Triple inlays. Full details soon. selection from the 1982 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 1970 LUDWIG Gold Sparkle Drum Set - Complete Set in Excellent - Reverb Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums. Check out some of our recent projects below and visit our, A complete restoration of a highly sought after 1960 chrome-over-brass Super Ludwig 400. $2349 for 12/14/18, plus $599 for optional 5x14 snare. It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. 1970s Ludwig Vistalite 14x22" Bass Drum with Single-Color Finish Louie Bellson's Rogers Set and WMP 5x14 Dynasonic, Joe Segal, Jazz Showcase founder, passes away at 94, Papa Jo Jones 4x14 Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum, Rogers Dyna Prototypes and First Two Drums, SOLD. HERE. Vintage 1970's Ludwig Red Sparkle 10"x16" Timp Tom $99.95 $45.26 shipping 12 watching 1920s Ludwig 5x14 Nickel Over Brass Snare Drum $574.00 Free shipping or Best Offer Vintage 1960 - 63 Ludwig 14 x 22 Bass Drum Gold Sparkle no s/n Keystone $599.00 $89.90 shipping or Best Offer VINTAGE 1950's Ludwig WFL 16 X 20 Bass Drum $595.00 $99.00 shipping See Steve's video HERE. $336.40 . 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. Ludwig Drums - 4 Piece, 6 Ply Male Shells, Late 70's, Pointy Black/Olive Badges. Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. EUR New video for Craviotto Timeless Timber 5.5x14 1 of 1 birdseye/gold and also Timeless Timber Birch 4x14 #12 of 25. 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? See the listing, The Billy Gladstone drum set has been sold and now resides in the museum at Percussive Arts Society in Indianapolis, IN in a permanant display. HERE. Jan 19th: EXCLUSIVE for us with Ludwig: Rose Marine Pearl!! Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. selection from the 1998 Ludwig Drum Catalog, Reference Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. Follow this Product Check out the, Vintage Ludwig Drum, 1960 Super Ludwig 400, Ludwig Classic 6-ply Drum Kit in Blue Sparkle, Vintage Ludwig Supraphonic LM400 Restoration, Vintage Ludwig Super Sensitive Snare Drums, Blue/Olive Badge 1970, Vintage FM Drums | Specializing in vintage drum restoration, drum repair, drum rewrap and drum sales |, This early '70s Ludwig Supraphonic LM400 earned the nickname, "beach bum" it was a sad bummer of a drum that we found in an oceanside Beaufort, SC garage, To rechrome or not was the big questionand we chose not to, Vintage FM Drums' love for drum restoration turned this beach bum drum into an great player, What happens when a total coincidence reunites brother and sister? Oops, looks like you forgot something. LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. Hey! from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" In the 1960s rock music took off in America as the British invasion, and the Beatles in particular came on the scene. The 1978 Combo series was made with old 3-ply shells until they were used up; the inside was sprayed with granitone. HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. Please see feedback Sponsored. This beautiful set of Ludwig Bronze Strata Standards was seen by one of my friends on one of those equipment sale pages on Facebook. Some info on the first wave of items! Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. This is a virtual match to my 14 / 18 / 24 Ludwig thermogloss mahogany kit. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. Sounds terrific. Some special deals! This set is a milestone in Craviotto history and will soon be in my IL store along side kit #1. Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. 1970 Ludwig Classic Black Panther 2 up 2 down - $1499 This stealthy looking vintage Ludwig kit sports a real unique wrap unlike any other material commonly used to wrap a drum. As a result, drum set sales began to soar. A funny thing happened some time ago. Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. I plan to buy an electronic set. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. This seems inconsistent, as they also have natural-finish interiors with reinforcing rings, which I believed were phased out in 1976, when Ludwig moved to 6-ply shells, no rings. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes | [DFO] Drum Forum Overnight every young person wanted to be a drummer or play guitar. The rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. 13x9 See them on our Reverb stores: ILLINOIS: HERE. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Beginning in 1976, the Classic series was made with new molds and a new construction; small (6" and 8") toms were 4-ply and larger drums were 6-ply maple & poplar, with no reinforcement rings. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. Concert Toms 10 12 13 14 The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 70's drum kits for sale Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. LATEST PRODUCTS:cymbals, drum sets,snares,all items ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares, ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares. Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint 1976 Ready to ship! The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. Vintage Ludwig 16 X 16 Floor Tom, Red Strata, 1970s Excellent Condition These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . I drove all the way to Savannah only to find he was selling his "black" diamond pearl Ludwigs. Note: Estimate based on US sales prices for similar items on Reverb. 1970s Ludwigs - Confusing Me | Drummerworld Forum My friends and family are always on the search also. The pattern became bigger and the color became blacker. We have what you need. Check them out. NO WAITING 22 WEEKS! For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. See and buy the kits HERE. Standards usually have smooth low mass lugs. consists of a 14" X 22", a 22" bass drum, a 9" X 13" Tom Tom and 16" X 16" Floor Tom. It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. When you factor in the heavier Rims, which also choked it off some, you can see how the Acrolites of today differ from those dating from the 1960's & into the mid-1970's with the "older" style having a more open, resonant sound, as well as a broader tuning range. Hey! Click Here. Ludwig natural finish 1970-1975 questions - [DFO] Drum Forum Ludwig drums 60's finishes | Vintage Ludwig Drums History selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. This made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. The Ludwig Acrolite | Drummerworld Forum You can even get a 20% discount from his website: www.joelrothman.com A selection of his books are available for digital download: https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/If you teach drums please email Joel: joelrothman@btconnect.com, Lems Cymbal Felts - ultra high quality traditional wool felts. This was the shell design that came to be in '67. 5x14 snares $599. STEVE'S CELEB AND ULTRA RARE DRUM GALLERY, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRPqnASWu-I, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XIsmWRuisg, Craviotto Timeless Timber Birch 6.5x14 2 of 5, Larry Bunker Bill Evans era drum set, cymbals, cases, Craviotto Timeless Timber SPL birdseye/nickel 6.5x14, 54295423 requests since Saturday 15 May, 2004. Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . See, 3/1/23: My friend Bobby Colomby, drummer and founding member of Blood Sweat & Tears, sent me information about a great new documentary about the band. The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! I've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. NEW! Ludwig 1970's Natural Maple Drum Set | Reverb Great review! 1. Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. Ludwig Acrolite Snare with 1970 date stamp and blue-and-olive pointed badge. The great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. Drumarchive.com It is pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Courtesy: Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. These were meticulously cleaned and detailed Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! Ludwig Vintage Drums for sale | eBay WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. . 8/23/11:NEW! By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. The hardware was lighter, and I suppose cut the cost somewhat. 16x16 Ludwig SteveS DRUM Gear & PERCUSSION Fairfield, CA, United States 1970s Ludwig Vistalite Quadra-Plus Drum Set with Single-Color Finish Used - Very Good $1,999 + $250 Shipping It looks like that piece of gear is gone. It features all original factory components free of any modifications. He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear. She's not perfect but neither was Roxanne Used 70's Vintage Ludwig Drum Set, Butcher Block finish, 13,14,16,18, 24 At Vintage FM Drums, we get to know our players and collectors to ensure the final outcome of a drum restoration or drum repair is a treasured piece for stage or display. Vintage Snare Drums online Ludwig Drum Finishes - Vintage Ludwig Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. 8.5 of 10 IMHO The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. Home; . Vintage (70's?) Ludwig Kit! | Drummerworld Forum Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. Oops, looks like you forgot something. The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. When Ringo chose Oyster Black for his Ludwig drums, he made a great choice. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. All rights reserved. Click Here: 12/15/11: THISIS INCREDIBLE! Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum Recently Butch called and offered this set to me. Ludwig Drums :: Shell Guide 1970s Ludwig Vistalite Quadra-Plus Drum Set with Single-Color Finish turn on the red light I had forgotten he had those. Steve's Video Selections page. Starcraft drumZ. We definitely want to communicate with you. He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. Drum restoration magic, These two Ludwig Super-Sensitive snare drums were born on the same date, The LM 410 model 5x14 was reconverted to its original setup, Learn more about this complete restoration, Check out Vintage FM Drums' latest vintage rewrap. Check this section out frequently. Steve Maxwell Vintage and Custom Drums 18" kits $2349. Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! Click Here: 11/16/11:Another First From Craviotto: New lug style bop kit!! These shells were not only stronger but less expensive to make. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? Steve on Craviotto Center Stage kit: HERE. LudwigDrummer.com, 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach The issue is that the bearing edge on the 16" floor tom is a bit wobbly like many 3 ply vintage Ludwigs and heads do not tune up very well. Additional Info. Edges are fine. Precision Drum Co. 2012 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 GIVE US A CALL AT (845) 635-9820. Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. Only available from us in these bass drum sizes. 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Purchase with or without the snare. Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 60's drum kits for sale If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! 1970 LUDWIG Gold Sparkle Drum Set - Complete Set in Excellent Condition with Double Floor Toms, 6 Zildjian Cymbals, Stands, Ludwig Speed King Kick Pedal, Ludwig Hi Hat Stand, Cases for all drums, Sturdy Hard Case with Wheels, and 5 AKG Maestro DM 100 Microphones with Stands. We are your go-to source for buying and selling the rarest vintage drums. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! 12/14/20, 13/16/22 and 12/14/12x18 "Jazzette"size bass drum. Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Vistalite drums were the name for the acrylic drums produced by Ludwig. See details and videos, Lots more new drums below and even more on our Illinois Reverb store. Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? Currency: ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. EBAY auctions. Click Here. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: See the list. 20" $2499. Super Classic: 4-ply for all sizes; lighter in weight, billed as having "clean, resonant sound" (same price) (Offered as an option; the Classic shells were still catalogued, described as producing a "deep, powerful" sound), Rocker "9-ply cross-laminated veneers with a maple inner ply", Classic 9-ply maple approx 6mm, all maple Rocker Pro: 7-ply, Birch & Italian poplar, 7mm Rocker Elite: 5-ply, Maple inner and outer plies, Rocker Elite: Maple inside, basswood outside 8-ply 8mm Rocker: Basswood inside, Luan outside, 8-ply, 8.1mm Accent: Phillippine Juniper inside, mahogany outside, 7-ply, 7.2mm. Details: 9X13 tom 10X14 tom 16X16 floor tom 16X18 floor tom 14X24 bass drum All drums in . The early 1970's shells were designed as a 3-ply drum consisting of an outer and inner maple ply supported by an inner poplar ply. New Old Stock 12/14/18/4x14. Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. Which actually has the original heads on it I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! I truly appreciate a call from someone telling me about a drum set that they saw somewhere. The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. $1,475.00. Acrylic drums had been in production for a number of years before Ludwig delved into it. If you have any questions please email me Books and Catalogs. Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. 2/6/21: HERE IN IL: INCREDIBLE CAMCO OAKLAWN 12/12/16/22/22/5x14 ONE OWNER! Non-US regional data coming soon. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. Ludwig was very fortunate to get a lion's share of these new younger customers desiring to play the name brand drums that Ringo Starr played with the Beatles. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, Craviotto Sequoia 2750 years old. Larry Bunkers Gretsch 50s Copper Mist 12 14 20, 1. Steve on new Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. These are the Ludwig Catalog Finishe pages from Ludwig Drum Catalogs. It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. This was a quadra plus kit originally 1 of 3. Standard series; Snare and tom-toms "Select 4-ply diamond wood shells", Bass drums 6-ply. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Just like the catalog kit but ours has two 22s. Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, 14x22, 6.5x14. Ludwig would use the Classic lugs if they were low on Standard lugs. The other colors are more rare. This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. The rarest set I have ever seen! ALL GRETSCH SNARES AND SETS INCLUDING OUR USA CUSTOM, BROADKASTER, AND BROOKLYN SHELL BANK DRUMS. Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Typical signs of light use, patina from age, no heavy corrosion on hardware. Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com or by text at 630-865-6849. In the late 1970's the Black Beauty was reintroduced and again in the 1990's. Ludwig also made gold-finished drums in the 1920s that were marketed under the name "Ludwigold". Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. Almost ready to go live! Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. 1. Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. 1. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) See information, links and the movie trailer, 2/28/23: Just in! I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room. Updates will be made often. All rights reserved. Ludwig Classic Series | About 1970's Ludwig Classic Series Drums Ludwig has produced many stellar finishes throughout the 1960's. Some were unique to the Ludwig catalog, while others were timeless classic common with most manufactures. Reviews. Ludwig drums 70's timeline | Vintage Ludwig Drums History These kits with 18" and 20" bass drums are only available through us, and are in stock right now in with 18" BDs in red. The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. 1970's Ludwig 28" Blue & Silver Sparkle Tri-Band 14x28 Classic Maple Bass Drum $400 $50 price drop $350 Used - Good Add to Cart Ludwig 60's Gold sparkle 20" Bass Drum Shell $175 Used - Poor Add to Cart Ludwig Classic maple 13x14 floor tom Mahogany $200 $70 price drop $130 Used - Very Good Add to Cart It is much like the Acrolite series. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! The rest is history. The characteristics of maple offered more volume, a brighter tone, and tuning versatility. Latest Videos: Steve demos a wood dyna: HERE. Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. Just click HERE. We have Finishes for WFL Ludwig & Ludwig and The Ludwig Drum Company. View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. In this instance, it was during the attempted wrap restoration on a vintage 1970s Ludwig chrome-over-wood 24" bass drum. 1/19/22: See my video for Craviotto Timeless Timber birdseye/gold 5.5x14 #149 and Timeless Timber Birch #100 of 100, 1/19/22: JUST POSTED. Very cool and lots of history here. Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. Otherwise, it's in MINT condition. Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. The rail consolette does a wonderful job . 1970 Ludwig Acrolite Snare | Reverb By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Johnny pioneered the solid shell timeless timber drums back in the very early 2000s. I love the seventies version of this finish, but I must admit I like the 60s version more. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 22 x14 Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! You can even get a 20% discount from his website: www.joelrothman.com A selection of his books are available for digital download: https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/If you teach drums please email Joel: joelrothman@btconnect.com, Lems Cymbal Felts - ultra high quality traditional wool felts. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | eBay The much better made American drums were expensive, so Ludwig and also the other big American brands introduced their own less expensive lines in order to compete.The Standards were high quality and utilized the same three ply shells Ludwig used on their premium drums. I added the 13 from the same era SHOP OUR STORES-ILLINOIS REVERB: HERE FORK'S REVERB:HERE.
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