Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! This drum gave birth to the Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic snare drum - the most recorded snare drum in history. All rights reserved. Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. Steve on new Premier bop kit: HERE. 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. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets. IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! Ludwig Drums - 4 Piece, 6 Ply Male Shells, Late 70's, Pointy Black/Olive Badges. Vistalite drums were the name for the acrylic drums produced by Ludwig. Reviews. Some info on the first wave of items! Latest Videos: Steve demos a wood dyna: HERE. 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 importers of foreign drums certainly took advantage of this lucrative situation, and so the American market was flooded with foreign made drum sets. 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. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? We are your go-to source for buying and selling the rarest vintage drums. Courtesy: Sounds terrific. READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. Adrian made 3 kits several years ago and these were his first drum sets. 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. This set was sold and kept in NOS condition and then sold to my client who also kept it in NOS condition. 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. 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. Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. 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. We have them IN STOCK, OVER 200 DRUMS. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. This is the book for you. And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. 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. We'll have product specific videos, interviews, instructional videos, special interest and more. This is the book for you. 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. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. 22"-16"- 13" -12" Original Natural Maple Finish called by Ludwig "Therm-O-Gloss" Toms have adjustable mufflers. Ready to ship! Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! 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 . Availability: Sold out Shell sizes Bass drum - 14" x 22" Floor tom - 16" x 16" Tom tom - 9" x 13" 8.5 of 10 IMHO New video for Craviotto Timeless Timber 5.5x14 1 of 1 birdseye/gold and also Timeless Timber Birch 4x14 #12 of 25. Almost ready to go live! 1. 13x9 Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. 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 If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. 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 Click Here. Concert Toms 10 12 13 14 May 8, 2015: Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. Larry Bunkers Gretsch 50s Copper Mist 12 14 20, 1. LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. Hey! Pics and video soon! NEW! The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. Please see feedback Some special deals! Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. I plan to buy an electronic set. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. 1. This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. NO WAITING 22 WEEKS! UNREAL! Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. Louie Bellson's Rogers WMP Drum Set and his wood Dynasonic snare drum! Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. . Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! Steve on new Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. New collection for sale. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Full details soon. 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. She's a looker that's for sure Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint 1976 Check them out. Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . Incredibly, Sam Bacco was able to find some 600 year old Timeless Timber birch and was able to craft kit #1000 from this wood. The rest is history. He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear. Note: Estimate based on US sales prices for similar items on Reverb. turn on the red light The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. 16x16 Hey! CRAVIOTTO TIMELESS TIMBER SNARE DRUMS FOR SALE, 1. Starcraft drumZ. 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's Website Status Updates: HERE. This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. CHICAGO-LAND STORE UPDATE AND PHOTO TOUR: HERE. Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. The pattern became bigger and the color became blacker. 8/23/11:NEW! I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room. A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. The only sign of age is at the edge where the gold sparkle wrap meets, but that's not seen from the front. 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. Thread starter QuinnTheEskimo; Start date Sep 7, 2009; Sep 7, 2009 #1 . See them on our Reverb stores: ILLINOIS: HERE. I added the 13 from the same era We have what you need. $336.40 . 1973 Ludwig Catalog. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. 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/. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | Musical Instruments & Gear, Percussion, Accessories | eBay! Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . 1924 Ludwig Aero Kraft catalogue(18.4Mb PDF), 1932 Ludwig Drum Corp catalogue(27Mb PDF), 1937 WFL catalogue (orange) 16 pages (26Mb PDF), 1940a Ludwig catalogue 62 pages(85Mb PDF), 1960 Ludwig catalogue 70 pages(120Mb PDF), 1962 LUDWIG catalogue 78 pages (102Mb PDF), 1964 Ludwig catalogue 100 pages(25Mb PDF), 1967 LUDWIG catalogue 108 pages (41Mb PDF), 1967b LUDWIG catalogue 16 pages(22Mb PDF), 1967d Ludwig Parts catalogue 11 pages(1.5Mb PDF), 1969 LUDWIG Standard catalogue 12 pages (26Mb PDF), 1970 LUDWIG Standard catalogue 12 pages(23Mb PDF), 1970s LUDWIG Vista catalogue 15 pages (4Mb PDF), 1971 LUDWIG catalogue 108 pages(89Mb PDF), 1973 LUDWIG catalogue 108 pages(67Mb PDF), 1973 LUDWIG Vistalite catalogue 4 pages (2.5Mb PDF), 1973 LUDWIG Vistalite pricelist 4 pages (1.6Mb PDF), 1975 LUDWIG catalogue 108 pages(85Mb PDF), 1975 LUDWIG Vistalite catalogue 6 pages (1.8Mb PDF), 1976 LUDWIG Vistalite catalogue 6 pages (1.9Mb PDF), 1976 LUDWIG The Setup catalogue pages(18Mb PDF), 1977 LUDWIG Vistalite catalogue 6 pages (832Kb PDF), 1979 LUDWIG Marching catalogue 24 pages (15Mb PDF), 1979 LUDWIG Vistalite pricelist 20 pages(18Mb PDF), 1980 LUDWIG catalogue 102 pages (74Mb PDF), 1980 LUDWIG Snare catalogue 5 pages (4.8Mb PDF), 1981 LUDWIG catalogue 38 pages (31.3Mb PDF), 1981 LUDWIG Vistalite catalogue 8 pages (2Mb PDF), 1982 LUDWIG catalogue 12 pages (10.4Mb PDF), 1983 LUDWIG Vistalite catalogue 4 pages (31.3Mb PDF), 1984 LUDWIG catalogue 108 pages (88Mb PDF), 1986 LUDWIG Rocker catalogue 6 pages (10.7Mb PDF), 1988 LUDWIG catalogue 36 pages (28.3Mb PDF), 1989 LUDWIG Update catalogue 6 pages (5.1Mb PDF), 1994 LUDWIG catalogue 24 pages (29.3Mb PDF). 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. In the 1960s rock music took off in America as the British invasion, and the Beatles in particular came on the scene. Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. We will do a video featuring both of these sets. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? 1 of 3. Ludwig manufactured the hand engraved, black nickel plated shell drum in the 20's. The Black Beauty is prized by both collectors and drummers. Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. 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 was the shell design that came to be in '67. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. VIDEO CHANNEL: See all of our videos here:youtube.com/stevemaxwelldrumsWe've got over 130 videos. $2349 for 12/14/18, plus $599 for optional 5x14 snare. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. One could argue the best complement to skill, pocket or "chops" is the equipment that lets the drummer's talent shine through. Typical signs of light use, patina from age, no heavy corrosion on hardware. HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, New Old Stock 12/14/18/4x14. The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! Click Here: 12/15/11: THISIS INCREDIBLE! The sound of these sets is incredible! Please check the fields highlighted in red. Steve on Craviotto Center Stage kit: HERE. We have Finishes for WFL Ludwig & Ludwig and The Ludwig Drum Company. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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. On our Reverb store. We'll settle that for you. from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Details: 9X13 tom 10X14 tom 16X16 floor tom 16X18 floor tom 14X24 bass drum All drums in . https://reverb.com/news/how-to-date-a-ludwig. selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish In this instance, it was during the attempted wrap restoration on a vintage 1970s Ludwig chrome-over-wood 24" bass drum. Updates will be made often. Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". Sponsored. Great review! Thanks for looking Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! EBAY auctions. When using a paint/finish remover like "Zipstrip" to remove old glue from drum shells, wait at least 24 hours before applying . Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Recently Butch called and offered this set to me. The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. See Steve's video HERE. Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 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! The 70's blue and olive badge started as rhombus shape with pointed non-continuous lower left and upper right corners. Acrylic drums had been in production for a number of years before Ludwig delved into it. WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. 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. EUR Learn More. NEWS! Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. Chicago Collection. Take a look and stay tuned for the finished drum. Drum Outfits, Snare Drums, Marching & Concert Drums, Timpani, Mallets, Drumsticks, Drumheads, Atlas Hardware, Atlas Drum Luggage and much more. These are the Ludwig Catalog Finishe pages from Ludwig Drum Catalogs. 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. See information, links and the movie trailer, 2/28/23: Just in! These shells were not only stronger but less expensive to make. Oops, looks like you forgot something. This set is a milestone in Craviotto history and will soon be in my IL store along side kit #1. (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. 18" kits $2349. 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 If you have any questions please email me Oops, looks like you forgot something. 5x14 snares $599. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Edges are fine. Home; . The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. All rights reserved. The Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. Currency: Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. Steve, Maxwell Private Auctions update! Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. LATEST PRODUCTS:cymbals, drum sets,snares,all items ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares, ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. The other colors are more rare. (#314255977917) . Please check the fields highlighted in red. 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. SHOP OUR STORES-ILLINOIS REVERB: HERE FORK'S REVERB:HERE. 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. The characteristics of maple offered more volume, a brighter tone, and tuning versatility. 20" $2499. Triple inlays. The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. 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". 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. As a result, drum set sales began to soar. Otherwise, it's in MINT condition. It is pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. $1,475.00. 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 1978 Combo series was made with old 3-ply shells until they were used up; the inside was sprayed with granitone. It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. These were meticulously cleaned and detailed Books and Catalogs. My friends and family are always on the search also. Johnny pioneered the solid shell timeless timber drums back in the very early 2000s. Shell has a few scratches and the hoops have a few small rust spots, but drum is in great playing condition. Great review! 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. 22 x14 About This Listing. 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. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Very cool and lots of history here. See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. 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. See our exclusive video of this great new innovation from Craviotto: Click Here. See the list. 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. Click Here. This was a quadra plus kit originally It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. 2/6/21: HERE IN IL: INCREDIBLE CAMCO OAKLAWN 12/12/16/22/22/5x14 ONE OWNER! Just click HERE. See and buy the kits HERE. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page.
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