The rarest set I have ever seen! See and buy the kits. consists of a 14" X 22", a 22" bass drum, a 9" X 13" Tom Tom and 16" X 16" Floor Tom. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. Ludwig manufactured the hand engraved, black nickel plated shell drum in the 20's. The Black Beauty is prized by both collectors and drummers. The only example ever to surface, and it is a 71 YR OLD FULL,COMPLETE KIT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY. 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. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. RED, GREEN, SMOKE, YELLOW, AMBER, BLUE, PINK, CLEAR. 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. Precision Drum Co. 2012 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 GIVE US A CALL AT (845) 635-9820. Follow this Product 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. Steve Maxwell Vintage and Custom Drums He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. Details: 9X13 tom 10X14 tom 16X16 floor tom 16X18 floor tom 14X24 bass drum All drums in . Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. Ludwig would use the Classic lugs if they were low on Standard lugs. We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. 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. The great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. 1970s Ludwigs - Confusing Me | Drummerworld Forum I've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. The characteristics of maple offered more volume, a brighter tone, and tuning versatility. 22x14 kick drum. Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! Chicago Collection. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. 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. Louie Bellson's Rogers WMP Drum Set and his wood Dynasonic snare drum! 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. 1. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. 1971 Ludwig Catalog. The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 5 Drum Sets. Drumarchive.com Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. Currency: New collection for sale. SHOP OUR STORES-ILLINOIS REVERB: HERE FORK'S REVERB:HERE. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. New video for Craviotto Timeless Timber 5.5x14 1 of 1 birdseye/gold and also Timeless Timber Birch 4x14 #12 of 25. EUR Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. 5x14 snares $599. EBAY auctions. IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. Reviews. The rail consolette does a wonderful job . I think every Ludwig collector loves this finish. Craviotto Sequoia 2750 years old. Please check the fields highlighted in red. This was the shell design that came to be in '67. Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. 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. Hey! By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 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. It features all original factory components free of any modifications. 16x16 LudwigDrummer.com, 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 22"-16"- 13" -12" Original Natural Maple Finish called by Ludwig "Therm-O-Gloss" Toms have adjustable mufflers. Thread starter QuinnTheEskimo; Start date Sep 7, 2009; Sep 7, 2009 #1 . 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 Please check the fields highlighted in red. selection from the 1982 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Sounds terrific. Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. We have a new Video Program section of our site. 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. New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! Very cool and lots of history here. 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. *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. Shell has a few scratches and the hoops have a few small rust spots, but drum is in great playing condition. VIDEO CHANNEL: See all of our videos here:youtube.com/stevemaxwelldrumsWe've got over 130 videos. UNREAL! Color Swatches. Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes | [DFO] Drum Forum Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. It is much like the Acrolite series. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. May 8, 2015: Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. Ludwig Drums :: Shell Guide Books and Catalogs. Details. Ready to ship! Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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. Great review! Ludwig Vistalite | About 1970's Ludwig Super Classic Drums Those were snare drums, no sets. 1922 Ludwig snare drum (82Kb JPEG) 1922 Ludwig catalogue (5.51Mb PDF) 1922A Ludwig catalogue (28Mb PDF) 1923 Ludwig catalogue (10.9Mb PDF) 1924 Ludwig Aero Kraft catalogue . We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. The sound of these sets is incredible! This beautiful set of Ludwig Bronze Strata Standards was seen by one of my friends on one of those equipment sale pages on Facebook. The 70's blue and olive badge started as rhombus shape with pointed non-continuous lower left and upper right corners. Matching snares in stock also. READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. Drum wraps - Precision Drum Company, Inc. - Since 1961 Home; . Based on your location, we've changed your settings: By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. I plan to buy an electronic set. Steve on Craviotto Center Stage kit: HERE. - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes. Steve on new Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. 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? Incredibly, Sam Bacco was able to find some 600 year old Timeless Timber birch and was able to craft kit #1000 from this wood. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets - Vintage Drum Guide The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. Edges are fine. Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 70's drum kits for sale Please check the fields highlighted in red. Click Here. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. 1970s Ludwig Vistalite 14x22" Bass Drum with Single-Color Finish Ludwig Drums :: Home The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. Ludwig drums | ludwigdrums 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? Take a look and stay tuned for the finished drum. CHICAGO-LAND STORE UPDATE AND PHOTO TOUR: HERE. Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 60's drum kits for sale Full details soon. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. 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. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | eBay 1970s Ludwig Standard S-330 drum set finished in bronze strata Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. Steve's Video Selections page. 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 Oops, looks like you forgot something. Note: Estimate based on US sales prices for similar items on Reverb. This made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. Steve, Maxwell Private Auctions update! The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. Acrylic drums had been in production for a number of years before Ludwig delved into it. See it. 1970 Ludwig Acrolite Snare | Reverb Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! I met him with the cash. Standards usually have smooth low mass lugs. These were meticulously cleaned and detailed Click Here. 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. 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. Vistalite drums were the name for the acrylic drums produced by Ludwig. Great review! Recently Butch called and offered this set to me. Steve on new Premier bop kit: HERE. MENU. 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 Learn More. Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. 1. /31/22: IMPORTANT COOL NEWS ABOUT OUR NYC STORE!! I had forgotten he had those. If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. Starcraft drumZ. Availability: Sold out Shell sizes Bass drum - 14" x 22" Floor tom - 16" x 16" Tom tom - 9" x 13" I drove all the way to Savannah only to find he was selling his "black" diamond pearl Ludwigs. 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. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. Purchase with or without the snare. 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. 1970's Ludwig Bass Drum | Reverb This was a quadra plus kit originally HERE. This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. This is a virtual match to my 14 / 18 / 24 Ludwig thermogloss mahogany kit. Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. Triple inlays. Just click HERE. 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. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. $336.40 . 1973 Ludwig Catalog. All rights reserved. HERE. We'll settle that for you. Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. This is the book for you. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Ludwig drums 60's finishes | Vintage Ludwig Drums History Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. Ludwig Custom. 1. They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. supplement, This is the finish selection She's a looker that's for sure Ludwig Vintage Drums for sale | eBay 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. 20" $2499. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. See our exclusive video of this great new innovation from Craviotto: Click Here. It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. Oops, looks like you forgot something. (#314255977917) . Ludwig Vistalite 1970's 10 X 9 Inch Tom New Remo Heads Pattern C Vintage Rare. Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. 18" kits $2349. See information, links and the movie trailer, 2/28/23: Just in! Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. 1970s Ludwig Vistalite Quadra-Plus Drum Set with Single-Color Finish Ludwig badges are simple characteristic indicating which era a Ludwig drum could be placed. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | Musical Instruments & Gear, Percussion, Accessories | eBay! Courtesy: Just like the catalog kit but ours has two 22s. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. Adrian made 3 kits several years ago and these were his first drum sets. I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. 1970 LUDWIG Gold Sparkle Drum Set - Complete Set in Excellent - Reverb If you have any questions please email me I hope it goes to a good home to enjoy as much as I did for 52 years! selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, Latest Videos: Steve demos a wood dyna: HERE. Overnight every young person wanted to be a drummer or play guitar. NEW! For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. Some info on the first wave of items! Courtesy: LudwigDrummer.com. The only sign of age is at the edge where the gold sparkle wrap meets, but that's not seen from the front. We have them IN STOCK, OVER 200 DRUMS. NEWS! On our Reverb store. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. When using a paint/finish remover like "Zipstrip" to remove old glue from drum shells, wait at least 24 hours before applying . 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. $1,475.00. 13x9 The highest quality service is our hallmark, and we take this very seriously. It is much like the Acrolite series. Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! That's why it's in amazing condition! He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear.
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