Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" Steve's Video Selections page. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. The Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. Jan 19th: EXCLUSIVE for us with Ludwig: Rose Marine Pearl!! See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. Oops, looks like you forgot something. The great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. 5x14 snares $599. Acrylic drums had been in production for a number of years before Ludwig delved into it. LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Precision Drum Co. 2012 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 GIVE US A CALL AT (845) 635-9820. Oops, looks like you forgot something. EUR All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. 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. 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. Hey! The 70's blue and olive badge started as rhombus shape with pointed non-continuous lower left and upper right corners. RED, GREEN, SMOKE, YELLOW, AMBER, BLUE, PINK, CLEAR. Ludwig Acrolite Snare with 1970 date stamp and blue-and-olive pointed badge. Non-US regional data coming soon. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? 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 set is a milestone in Craviotto history and will soon be in my IL store along side kit #1. We have Finishes for WFL Ludwig & Ludwig and The Ludwig Drum Company. 12/14/20, 13/16/22 and 12/14/12x18 "Jazzette"size bass drum. Books and Catalogs. NO WAITING 22 WEEKS! This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Currency: New video for Craviotto Timeless Timber 5.5x14 1 of 1 birdseye/gold and also Timeless Timber Birch 4x14 #12 of 25. Great review! 1. Thread starter QuinnTheEskimo; Start date Sep 7, 2009; Sep 7, 2009 #1 . See information, links and the movie trailer, 2/28/23: Just in! Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. I added the 13 from the same era Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! 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. Standard series; Snare and tom-toms "Select 4-ply diamond wood shells", Bass drums 6-ply. Details: 9X13 tom 10X14 tom 16X16 floor tom 16X18 floor tom 14X24 bass drum All drums in . The rail consolette does a wonderful job . Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. As a result, drum set sales began to soar. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Hey! Note: Estimate based on US sales prices for similar items on Reverb. Starcraft drumZ. Ludwig Vistalite 1970's 10 X 9 Inch Tom New Remo Heads Pattern C Vintage Rare. Learn More. 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection When Ringo chose Oyster Black for his Ludwig drums, he made a great choice. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. 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 These are the Ludwig Catalog Finishe pages from Ludwig Drum Catalogs. The pattern became bigger and the color became blacker. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Click Here. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. 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. Triple inlays. The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. See them on our Reverb stores: ILLINOIS: HERE. Full details soon. 22"-16"- 13" -12" Original Natural Maple Finish called by Ludwig "Therm-O-Gloss" Toms have adjustable mufflers. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. My friends and family are always on the search also. /31/22: IMPORTANT COOL NEWS ABOUT OUR NYC STORE!! Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. 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. HERE. Only available from us in these bass drum sizes. Just click HERE. 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. NYC: HERE. Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! Netherlands, Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. Adrian made 3 kits several years ago and these were his first drum sets. And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. I met him with the cash. I had forgotten he had those. Recently Butch called and offered this set to me. ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. The only sign of age is at the edge where the gold sparkle wrap meets, but that's not seen from the front. Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint 1976 This is a virtual match to my 14 / 18 / 24 Ludwig thermogloss mahogany kit. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, 14x22, 6.5x14. See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. 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. Ludwig Custom. 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. Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. The rarest set I have ever seen! My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! 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/. 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. Typical signs of light use, patina from age, no heavy corrosion on hardware. Please check the fields highlighted in red. The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. . 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. 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 Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. I am always on the hunt for a nice vintage drum set for sale. On our Reverb store. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. 1. Just like the catalog kit but ours has two 22s. Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. Follow this Product ALL GRETSCH SNARES AND SETS INCLUDING OUR USA CUSTOM, BROADKASTER, AND BROOKLYN SHELL BANK DRUMS. I truly appreciate a call from someone telling me about a drum set that they saw somewhere. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. 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. Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. This set was sold and kept in NOS condition and then sold to my client who also kept it in NOS condition. The other colors are more rare. . early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! Sounds terrific. Purchase with or without the snare. We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. MENU. Overnight every young person wanted to be a drummer or play guitar. Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . These shells were not only stronger but less expensive to make. The sound of these sets is incredible! Latest Videos: Steve demos a wood dyna: HERE. 8.5 of 10 IMHO When using a paint/finish remover like "Zipstrip" to remove old glue from drum shells, wait at least 24 hours before applying . (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) HERE. 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. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. See the list. This was the shell design that came to be in '67. Updates will be made often. LudwigDrummer.com, 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! We have them IN STOCK, OVER 200 DRUMS. It is pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. The importers of foreign drums certainly took advantage of this lucrative situation, and so the American market was flooded with foreign made drum sets. May 8, 2015: Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. 8/23/11:NEW! 1973 Ludwig Catalog. 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. I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . Courtesy: LudwigDrummer.com. 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. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. He is the manager of the percussion department at Portman's Music Store in Savannah, Ga. 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. Some info on the first wave of items! The only reason I am selling it is because of the noise bothering my neighbors. Please check the fields highlighted in red. If you have any questions please email me Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. 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 "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. CRAVIOTTO TIMELESS TIMBER SNARE DRUMS FOR SALE, 1. WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. Thanks for looking Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. See Steve's video 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. Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. See it HERE. The 1978 Combo series was made with old 3-ply shells until they were used up; the inside was sprayed with granitone. The highest quality service is our hallmark, and we take this very seriously. selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, Edges are fine. 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. 1971 Ludwig Catalog. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Courtesy: This is the book for you. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. Click Here: 11/16/11:Another First From Craviotto: New lug style bop kit!! One could argue the best complement to skill, pocket or "chops" is the equipment that lets the drummer's talent shine through. 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 I plan to buy an electronic set. 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. New Old Stock 12/14/18/4x14. 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. I think every Ludwig collector loves this finish. Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! These were meticulously cleaned and detailed 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 Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. supplement, This is the finish selection This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 5 Drum Sets. I hope it goes to a good home to enjoy as much as I did for 52 years! The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. 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. We'll settle that for you. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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. Check out our selection here! Listed: 9 months ago Views: 837 I've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. turn on the red light Home; . He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. Please check the fields highlighted in red. 1. It is much like the Acrolite series. CHICAGO-LAND STORE UPDATE AND PHOTO TOUR: HERE. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. See our exclusive video of this great new innovation from Craviotto: Click Here. Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. Very cool and lots of history here. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. The rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. UNREAL! In this instance, it was during the attempted wrap restoration on a vintage 1970s Ludwig chrome-over-wood 24" bass drum. It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Steve's Website Status Updates: HERE. 1. I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. We will do a video featuring both of these sets. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. We have what you need. We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. 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. 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. Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. This drum gave birth to the Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic snare drum - the most recorded snare drum in history. 16x16 Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. 2/6/21: HERE IN IL: INCREDIBLE CAMCO OAKLAWN 12/12/16/22/22/5x14 ONE OWNER! Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. Almost ready to go live! The characteristics of maple offered more volume, a brighter tone, and tuning versatility. Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. (#314255977917) . 22x14 kick drum. A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. $336.40 . See and buy the kits HERE. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Reviews. Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. This made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. 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 set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. NEWS! Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. New collection for sale. Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. 13x9 Vistalite drums were the name for the acrylic drums produced by Ludwig. Standards usually have smooth low mass lugs. 1. Ready to ship! He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear. Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com or by text at 630-865-6849. I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room.