The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. Drumarchive.com Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. Note: Estimate based on US sales prices for similar items on Reverb. Larry Bunkers Gretsch 50s Copper Mist 12 14 20, 1. If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. All Rights Reserved, White paint (except for larger, 18" floor toms which were left unfinished), Shell date-stamping started with red ink in 1956 with comparitively large numbers and letters, 1961 and 1962 stamping were still red, but with slightly smaller characters, 1963 shells can be found with either red or black ink stamps, Beginning in September / October 1968; most shells were made with 3-ply Maple / Poplar / Maple, Change back to natural finish interior except for the Standard series which changed directly from white paint to granitone. I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. A funny thing happened some time ago. 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. Click Here. This is the book for you. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Reviews. RED, GREEN, SMOKE, YELLOW, AMBER, BLUE, PINK, CLEAR. New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! Recently Butch called and offered this set to me. Adrian made 3 kits several years ago and these were his first drum sets. 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. Purchase with or without the snare. Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com or by text at 630-865-6849. 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. Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. 2/6/21: HERE IN IL: INCREDIBLE CAMCO OAKLAWN 12/12/16/22/22/5x14 ONE OWNER! Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . (#314255977917) . Pics and video soon! Learn More. It is pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. Availability: Sold out Shell sizes Bass drum - 14" x 22" Floor tom - 16" x 16" Tom tom - 9" x 13" The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. These are the Ludwig Catalog Finishe pages from Ludwig Drum Catalogs. 1970s Ludwigs - Confusing Me | Drummerworld Forum LudwigDrummer.com, 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. All rights reserved. The rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. Ready to ship! A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. See and buy the kits. Check this section out frequently. . The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. 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? Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. The characteristics of maple offered more volume, a brighter tone, and tuning versatility. Jan 19th: EXCLUSIVE for us with Ludwig: Rose Marine Pearl!! consists of a 14" X 22", a 22" bass drum, a 9" X 13" Tom Tom and 16" X 16" Floor Tom. Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. Sounds terrific. 5x14 snares $599. Standards usually have smooth low mass lugs. Just click HERE. Standard series; Snare and tom-toms "Select 4-ply diamond wood shells", Bass drums 6-ply. from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums. 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. Click Here, STEVE'S CELEBRITY AND ULTRA RARE DRUM GALLERY: Click Here, Please always feel free to call Steve's celldirectly at 630-865-6849 ANYTIME at all. See information, links and the movie trailer, 2/28/23: Just in! He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. The perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. The "wood" cortex finishes were obviously much easier to produce and so it seems that Ludwig pushed those to the forefront so that most anyone wanting a "wood" finish set would likely assume those wraps were their only option. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes | [DFO] Drum Forum The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. Ludwig natural finish 1970-1975 questions - [DFO] Drum Forum Updates will be made often. Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. supplement, This is the finish selection See details and videos, Lots more new drums below and even more on our Illinois Reverb store. 22x14 kick drum. The great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. 16x16 He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear. selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Matching snares in stock also. I hope it goes to a good home to enjoy as much as I did for 52 years! Drum Outfits, Snare Drums, Marching & Concert Drums, Timpani, Mallets, Drumsticks, Drumheads, Atlas Hardware, Atlas Drum Luggage and much more. Craviotto Sequoia 2750 years old. Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint 1976 This was a quadra plus kit originally The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. selection from the 1982 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Almost ready to go live! Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. Designed and Developed, 1970s Ludwig Standard S-330 drum set finished in bronze strata, A Deeper Mission For Austin Drummer Magazine , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. This site serves to preserve and document drums produced by the Ludwig Drum Company during its Golden Era of the 1960's and 1970's. It's a free reference for drummers and collectors alike. 1. Latest Videos: Steve demos a wood dyna: HERE. $1,475.00. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets - Vintage Drum Guide See it HERE. This drum gave birth to the Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic snare drum - the most recorded snare drum in history. I've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. 12/14/20, 13/16/22 and 12/14/12x18 "Jazzette"size bass drum. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! I love the seventies version of this finish, but I must admit I like the 60s version more. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. Drum wraps - Precision Drum Company, Inc. - Since 1961 Overnight every young person wanted to be a drummer or play guitar. She's not perfect but neither was Roxanne And we have 3 of our Ludwig Classic Maple Rose Marine pearl kits in 13/16/22/6.5 and 3 sets in 12/14/20/5x14. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. /31/22: IMPORTANT COOL NEWS ABOUT OUR NYC STORE!! from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish NO WAITING 22 WEEKS! Additional Info. There were 2 mach lug kits in the mid 70's.Yours is the mach 5 model,the other was the mach 4.Both kits came with a 5x14 supersensitive snare.If want to clean then up and keep them original,just take them apart,and soak the hardware in a solution of 50/50 warm water and Dawn dish detergent.Use a solution of dawn and water to clean the wrap,and 1. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. Re done bearing edges on vintage drums - [DFO] Drum Forum 1. I truly appreciate a call from someone telling me about a drum set that they saw somewhere. Vistalite drums were the name for the acrylic drums produced by Ludwig. Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. I had forgotten he had those. Details: 9X13 tom 10X14 tom 16X16 floor tom 16X18 floor tom 14X24 bass drum All drums in . The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish I am always on the hunt for a nice vintage drum set for sale. HERE. Concert Toms 10 12 13 14 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Vintage Snare Drums online Ludwig Drum Finishes - Vintage Ludwig $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? 22 x14 selection from the 1998 Ludwig Drum Catalog, Reference See our exclusive video of this great new innovation from Craviotto: Click Here. Steve Maxwell Vintage and Custom Drums 1. The problem was, did the kids who were buying the drum sets think it was cool, and did the music store owner take a chance placing the finish in his store when he knew a blue or red set would sell.This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. We are your go-to source for buying and selling the rarest vintage drums. Edges are fine. It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. If you have any questions please email me Ludwig Thermo Gloss 5pc Drum Kit Set 12/13/14/16/24" Vintage 1970's $1,499.99 Used - Good Ludwig Classic Maple Gold Sparkle Jazz Bop Drum Kit 14x18_8x12_14x14 +Free Universal Wood 14x6.5" Snare Authorized Dealer $2,539 Brand New Free Shipping 30-Day Return Policy Ludwig Club Date Drum Set 1965 Champagne Sparkle (w/ Set of Bags) $100 price drop 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. It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. Steve on Craviotto Center Stage kit: HERE. Starcraft drumZ. See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. Ludwig Drums :: Shell Guide We have what you need. These were meticulously cleaned and detailed 1970s Ludwig Vistalite Quadra-Plus Drum Set with Single-Color Finish Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. This set was sold and kept in NOS condition and then sold to my client who also kept it in NOS condition. 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. The hardware was lighter, and I suppose cut the cost somewhat. 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. Ludwig Drums - 4 Piece, 6 Ply Male Shells, Late 70's, Pointy Black/Olive Badges. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! 1970 Ludwig Acrolite Snare | Reverb ALL GRETSCH SNARES AND SETS INCLUDING OUR USA CUSTOM, BROADKASTER, AND BROOKLYN SHELL BANK DRUMS. Incredibly, Sam Bacco was able to find some 600 year old Timeless Timber birch and was able to craft kit #1000 from this wood. These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) Johnny pioneered the solid shell timeless timber drums back in the very early 2000s. Follow this Product New collection for sale. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | Musical Instruments & Gear, Percussion, Accessories | eBay! Oops, looks like you forgot something. We will do a video featuring both of these sets. Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 70's drum kits for sale Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. 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. Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. I think every Ludwig collector loves this finish. Oops, looks like you forgot something. early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. Used 70's Vintage Ludwig Drum Set, Butcher Block finish, 13,14,16,18, 24 Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! 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. Full details soon. My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. That's why it's in amazing condition! This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. 18" kits $2349. In the 1960s rock music took off in America as the British invasion, and the Beatles in particular came on the scene. Steve on new Premier bop kit: HERE. Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! 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". May 8, 2015: Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. Check out our selection here! Triple inlays. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. We'll settle that for you. The 1978 Combo series was made with old 3-ply shells until they were used up; the inside was sprayed with granitone. Great review! Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! Ludwig Custom. They are in excellent shape, and the Bronze Strata finish is very rare.The Standard line was Ludwig's attempt to introduce a more affordable drum set to the public when the foreign made drums flooded the market. Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. When Ringo chose Oyster Black for his Ludwig drums, he made a great choice. 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. We have Larry Bunker's 60s era Gretsch 12/14/20 with his Ludwig COB pre-serial 5x14 Supra and all of his cymbals and cases from his Bill Evans era. Hey! See the list. I plan to buy an electronic set. It features all original factory components free of any modifications. I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. The rest is history. Ludwig Vistalite 1970's 10 X 9 Inch Tom New Remo Heads Pattern C Vintage Rare. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. The pattern became bigger and the color became blacker. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Click Here: 11/16/11:Another First From Craviotto: New lug style bop kit!! Vintage Ludwig Drums | Thanks for visiting the Vintage Ludwig Drum Site Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? Ludwig badges are simple characteristic indicating which era a Ludwig drum could be placed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Precision Drum Co. 2012 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 GIVE US A CALL AT (845) 635-9820. Please check the fields highlighted in red. 20" $2499. NYC: HERE. Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo ShopUp to 25% off select Gibson guitarsShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. We'll have product specific videos, interviews, instructional videos, special interest and more. The highest quality service is our hallmark, and we take this very seriously. Steve's Video Selections page. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. Color Swatches. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. These shells were not only stronger but less expensive to make. Great review! Ludwig Acrolite Snare with 1970 date stamp and blue-and-olive pointed badge. This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. I drove all the way to Savannah only to find he was selling his "black" diamond pearl Ludwigs. 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. VINTAGE FM DRUMS - Vintage Drum Restoration Services, Drum Repair Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. Typical signs of light use, patina from age, no heavy corrosion on hardware. 1 of 3. 1970s Ludwig Standard S-330 drum set finished in bronze strata
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