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. 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. The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. 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. 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. Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. The highest quality service is our hallmark, and we take this very seriously. Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. 1. Precision Drum Co. 2012 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 GIVE US A CALL AT (845) 635-9820. 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. 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 great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. When using a paint/finish remover like "Zipstrip" to remove old glue from drum shells, wait at least 24 hours before applying . Which actually has the original heads on it I am always on the hunt for a nice vintage drum set for sale. 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. 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. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Purchase with or without the snare. Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. Matching snares in stock also. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Steve on new Premier bop kit: HERE. See it HERE. As a result, drum set sales began to soar. The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. NYC: HERE. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. 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. This is the book for you. Color Swatches. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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 Details. May 8, 2015: Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. Check out our selection here! It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection RED, GREEN, SMOKE, YELLOW, AMBER, BLUE, PINK, CLEAR. Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. Books and Catalogs. Typical signs of light use, patina from age, no heavy corrosion on hardware. Reviews. The rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. 1 of 3. CRAVIOTTO TIMELESS TIMBER SNARE DRUMS FOR SALE, 1. Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. MENU. supplement, This is the finish selection Almost ready to go live! 1. Steve on Craviotto Center Stage kit: HERE. It is pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. Ready to ship! Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. We will do a video featuring both of these sets. The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. Chicago Collection. 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. Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. These shells were not only stronger but less expensive to make. He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. The importers of foreign drums certainly took advantage of this lucrative situation, and so the American market was flooded with foreign made drum sets. 1. 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. consists of a 14" X 22", a 22" bass drum, a 9" X 13" Tom Tom and 16" X 16" Floor Tom. Johnny pioneered the solid shell timeless timber drums back in the very early 2000s. Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! Oops, looks like you forgot something. LATEST PRODUCTS:cymbals, drum sets,snares,all items ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares, ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares. Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? Overnight every young person wanted to be a drummer or play guitar. Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. A funny thing happened some time ago. Latest Videos: Steve demos a wood dyna: HERE. We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. 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. Starcraft drumZ. This made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. Very cool and lots of history here. Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint 1976 Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. Home; . Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. selection from the 1998 Ludwig Drum Catalog, Reference ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. I had forgotten he had those. All rights reserved. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 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. Pics and video soon! The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. Acrylic drums had been in production for a number of years before Ludwig delved into it. SHOP OUR STORES-ILLINOIS REVERB: HERE FORK'S REVERB:HERE. Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? 1. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Click Here. This is a virtual match to my 14 / 18 / 24 Ludwig thermogloss mahogany kit. Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. About This Listing. It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. Thanks for looking Updates will be made often. The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! This is the book for you. 8/23/11:NEW! 20" $2499. In the 1960s rock music took off in America as the British invasion, and the Beatles in particular came on the scene. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. Click Here: 11/16/11:Another First From Craviotto: New lug style bop kit!! He is the manager of the percussion department at Portman's Music Store in Savannah, Ga. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | Musical Instruments & Gear, Percussion, Accessories | eBay! The only example ever to surface, and it is a 71 YR OLD FULL,COMPLETE KIT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY. We'll have product specific videos, interviews, instructional videos, special interest and more. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. See details and videos, Lots more new drums below and even more on our Illinois Reverb store. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes. I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. Ludwig Drums - 4 Piece, 6 Ply Male Shells, Late 70's, Pointy Black/Olive Badges. Incredibly, Sam Bacco was able to find some 600 year old Timeless Timber birch and was able to craft kit #1000 from this wood. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. (#314255977917) . 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. And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. I've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Additional Info. 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/. 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. The hardware was lighter, and I suppose cut the cost somewhat. $1,475.00. Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. 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 set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. 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. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. selection from the 1982 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 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. This set was sold and kept in NOS condition and then sold to my client who also kept it in NOS condition. Ludwig 60s Pysch red 13/16/22 with, Steve's "From the Past" column for Modern Drummer, What The Hell Happened to Blood Sweat & Tears, Cowbird Music - Illinois Recording Studio, !NEW! Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. These are the Ludwig Catalog Finishe pages from Ludwig Drum Catalogs. The Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. NEW! Ludwig Vistalite 1970's 10 X 9 Inch Tom New Remo Heads Pattern C Vintage Rare. 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. If you have any questions please email me It is much like the Acrolite series. Larry Bunkers Gretsch 50s Copper Mist 12 14 20, 1. Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. New collection for sale. The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" It is much like the Acrolite series. Listed: 9 months ago Views: 837 DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. Details: 9X13 tom 10X14 tom 16X16 floor tom 16X18 floor tom 14X24 bass drum All drums in . Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. The perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. Please see feedback from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. Vistalite drums were the name for the acrylic drums produced by Ludwig. . Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, 14x22, 6.5x14. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Standards usually have smooth low mass lugs. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. I met him with the cash. 1970 LUDWIG flyer 2 pages (3Mb PDF) 1970 LUDWIG Standard catalogue 12 pages (23Mb PDF) 1970s LUDWIG Vista catalogue 15 pages (4Mb PDF) 1971 LUDWIG catalogue 108 pages Click Here. Note: Estimate based on US sales prices for similar items on Reverb. HERE. Some special deals! Louie Bellson's Rogers WMP Drum Set and his wood Dynasonic snare drum! This was a quadra plus kit originally The rest is history. EBAY auctions. See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. 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. selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 1973 Ludwig Catalog. Just like the catalog kit but ours has two 22s. IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! Check this section out frequently. Great review! Steve's Website Status Updates: HERE. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! I added the 13 from the same era We have a new Video Program section of our site. Hey! WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com or by text at 630-865-6849. Steve on new Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. 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. 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. Sponsored. My friends and family are always on the search also. Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. I plan to buy an electronic set. I drove all the way to Savannah only to find he was selling his "black" diamond pearl Ludwigs. Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. 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. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Learn More. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! 13x9 By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. The rarest set I have ever seen! Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! Ludwig would use the Classic lugs if they were low on Standard 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. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Hey! Some info on the first wave of items! That's why it's in amazing condition! All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. One could argue the best complement to skill, pocket or "chops" is the equipment that lets the drummer's talent shine through. New Old Stock 12/14/18/4x14. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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. Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. We'll settle that for you. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets. Take a look and stay tuned for the finished drum. The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars.