We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. Courtesy: Thread starter QuinnTheEskimo; Start date Sep 7, 2009; Sep 7, 2009 #1 . The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. Ludwig Vintage Drums for sale | eBay Everything you see in the pictures is included. Click Here. On our Reverb store. Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Latest Videos: Steve demos a wood dyna: HERE. Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. In this instance, it was during the attempted wrap restoration on a vintage 1970s Ludwig chrome-over-wood 24" bass drum. I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room. Jan 19th: EXCLUSIVE for us with Ludwig: Rose Marine Pearl!! All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. We definitely want to communicate with you. Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. Check them out. 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. Ludwig Drums :: Home Updates will be made often. 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. Very cool and lots of history here. Ludwig Vistalite | About 1970's Ludwig Super Classic Drums Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. See and buy the kits HERE. 1. New collection for sale. New video for Craviotto Timeless Timber 5.5x14 1 of 1 birdseye/gold and also Timeless Timber Birch 4x14 #12 of 25. 1. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear. I hope it goes to a good home to enjoy as much as I did for 52 years! Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . 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. This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. 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. Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. CHICAGO-LAND STORE UPDATE AND PHOTO TOUR: HERE. We will do a video featuring both of these sets. READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. See the list. 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. Vintage (70's?) Ludwig Kit! | Drummerworld Forum Netherlands, Take a look and stay tuned for the finished drum. The only example ever to surface, and it is a 71 YR OLD FULL,COMPLETE KIT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. The rail consolette does a wonderful job . /31/22: IMPORTANT COOL NEWS ABOUT OUR NYC STORE!! See Steve's video HERE. VINTAGE FM DRUMS - Vintage Drum Restoration Services, Drum Repair 16x16 ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. Larry Bunkers Gretsch 50s Copper Mist 12 14 20, 1. 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. 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, 14x22, 6.5x14. 1970s Ludwig Vistalite 14x22" Bass Drum with Single-Color Finish The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. 2/6/21: HERE IN IL: INCREDIBLE CAMCO OAKLAWN 12/12/16/22/22/5x14 ONE OWNER! 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. See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. Click Here. Sponsored. This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com or by text at 630-865-6849. 3/17/12: Now, Maxwell Drums brings you even MORE custom options for your Craviotto drum set! Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. 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. The 1978 Combo series was made with old 3-ply shells until they were used up; the inside was sprayed with granitone. Ludwig natural finish 1970-1975 questions - [DFO] Drum Forum LudwigDrummer.com, 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach See them on our Reverb stores: ILLINOIS: HERE. Typical signs of light use, patina from age, no heavy corrosion on hardware. We have Finishes for WFL Ludwig & Ludwig and The Ludwig Drum Company. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. See information, links and the movie trailer, 2/28/23: Just in! WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. 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 New Old Stock 12/14/18/4x14. These are the Ludwig Catalog Finishe pages from Ludwig Drum Catalogs. Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! (#314255977917) . And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | eBay Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. That's why it's in amazing condition! 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. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. The importers of foreign drums certainly took advantage of this lucrative situation, and so the American market was flooded with foreign made drum sets. *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. I met him with the cash. When using a paint/finish remover like "Zipstrip" to remove old glue from drum shells, wait at least 24 hours before applying . We have a new Video Program section of our site. Ludwig Drums :: Shell Guide Incredibly, Sam Bacco was able to find some 600 year old Timeless Timber birch and was able to craft kit #1000 from this wood. A funny thing happened some time ago. 1970 LUDWIG Gold Sparkle Drum Set - Complete Set in Excellent - Reverb 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/. 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. We have what you need. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. CRAVIOTTO TIMELESS TIMBER SNARE DRUMS FOR SALE, 1. https://reverb.com/news/how-to-date-a-ludwig. 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. EBAY auctions. Just like the catalog kit but ours has two 22s. New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! 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. Chicago Collection. The only sign of age is at the edge where the gold sparkle wrap meets, but that's not seen from the front. Ludwig Vistalite 1970's 10 X 9 Inch Tom New Remo Heads Pattern C Vintage Rare. The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Great review! Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. EUR The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. ALL GRETSCH SNARES AND SETS INCLUDING OUR USA CUSTOM, BROADKASTER, AND BROOKLYN SHELL BANK DRUMS. NYC: HERE. 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Ludwig drums 70's timeline | Vintage Ludwig Drums History Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. NEWS! Re done bearing edges on vintage drums - [DFO] Drum Forum The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. 1971 Ludwig Catalog. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums. Please check the fields highlighted in red. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. Check out our selection here! Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. 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. Steve Maxwell Vintage and Custom Drums Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. 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 Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. Ludwig 1970's Natural Maple Drum Set | Reverb 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. Additional Info. I drove all the way to Savannah only to find he was selling his "black" diamond pearl Ludwigs. It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. The highest quality service is our hallmark, and we take this very seriously. Triple inlays. Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. 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! Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. Vintage Snare Drums online Ludwig Drum Finishes - Vintage Ludwig I am always on the hunt for a nice vintage drum set for sale. These shells were not only stronger but less expensive to make. 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. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. Drum wraps - Precision Drum Company, Inc. - Since 1961 The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. HERE. 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 item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Home; . About This Listing. selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Vistalite drums were the name for the acrylic drums produced by Ludwig. Almost ready to go live! 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets - Vintage Drum Guide 22 x14 $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Thanks for looking 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. The great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) Precision Drum Co. 2012 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 GIVE US A CALL AT (845) 635-9820. 1970s Ludwig Vistalite Quadra-Plus Drum Set with Single-Color Finish He is the manager of the percussion department at Portman's Music Store in Savannah, Ga. Details. It features all original factory components free of any modifications. These were meticulously cleaned and detailed consists of a 14" X 22", a 22" bass drum, a 9" X 13" Tom Tom and 16" X 16" Floor Tom. Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. 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. Ludwig manufactured the hand engraved, black nickel plated shell drum in the 20's. The Black Beauty is prized by both collectors and drummers. HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. 1970s Ludwigs - Confusing Me | Drummerworld Forum 1970s Ludwig Standard S-330 drum set finished in bronze strata By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. It is much like the Acrolite series. DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. This is the book for you. 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. 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. I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. selection from the 1982 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. We'll have product specific videos, interviews, instructional videos, special interest and more. Ludwig Drums - 4 Piece, 6 Ply Male Shells, Late 70's, Pointy Black/Olive Badges. The rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. This set was sold and kept in NOS condition and then sold to my client who also kept it in NOS condition. If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. This beautiful set of Ludwig Bronze Strata Standards was seen by one of my friends on one of those equipment sale pages on Facebook. This was the shell design that came to be in '67. 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. As a result, drum set sales began to soar. I had forgotten he had those. 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? 20" $2499. from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" Louie Bellson's Rogers WMP Drum Set and his wood Dynasonic snare drum! MENU. If you have any questions please email me Steve, Maxwell Private Auctions update! 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. Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 70's drum kits for sale Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. My friends and family are always on the search also. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! Learn More. This drum gave birth to the Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic snare drum - the most recorded snare drum in history. Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 60's drum kits for sale All rights reserved. 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 5 Drum Sets. Follow this Product I truly appreciate a call from someone telling me about a drum set that they saw somewhere. Steve on Craviotto Center Stage kit: HERE. See it. Ludwig drums 60's finishes | Vintage Ludwig Drums History Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Click Here. The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. Non-US regional data coming soon. Drumarchive.com Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . 1. Availability: Sold out Shell sizes Bass drum - 14" x 22" Floor tom - 16" x 16" Tom tom - 9" x 13" The Ludwig Acrolite | Drummerworld Forum selection from the 1998 Ludwig Drum Catalog, Reference The other colors are more rare. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. Concert Toms 10 12 13 14 early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." Books and Catalogs. This set is a milestone in Craviotto history and will soon be in my IL store along side kit #1. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets. 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. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. 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. It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | Musical Instruments & Gear, Percussion, Accessories | eBay! I plan to buy an electronic set. Drum Outfits, Snare Drums, Marching & Concert Drums, Timpani, Mallets, Drumsticks, Drumheads, Atlas Hardware, Atlas Drum Luggage and much more. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. Hey! All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. The sound of these sets is incredible! Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. We have them IN STOCK, OVER 200 DRUMS. HERE. Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". Shell has a few scratches and the hoops have a few small rust spots, but drum is in great playing condition. Color Swatches. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. I think every Ludwig collector loves this finish. Please check the fields highlighted in red. These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. 22"-16"- 13" -12" Original Natural Maple Finish called by Ludwig "Therm-O-Gloss" Toms have adjustable mufflers. See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. 1. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music.
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