Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. This was the shell design that came to be in '67. I've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. See our exclusive video of this great new innovation from Craviotto: Click Here. We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. About This Listing. Everything you see in the pictures is included. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. /31/22: IMPORTANT COOL NEWS ABOUT OUR NYC STORE!! SHOP OUR STORES-ILLINOIS REVERB: HERE FORK'S REVERB:HERE. 1. supplement, This is the finish selection Oops, looks like you forgot something. The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. The pattern became bigger and the color became blacker. consists of a 14" X 22", a 22" bass drum, a 9" X 13" Tom Tom and 16" X 16" Floor Tom. NEW! By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. We have them IN STOCK, OVER 200 DRUMS. Ludwig natural finish 1970-1975 questions - [DFO] Drum Forum Please check the fields highlighted in red. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! 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. Those were snare drums, no sets. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 1970s Ludwigs - Confusing Me | Drummerworld Forum 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/. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Follow this Product Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. selection from the 1982 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish This was a quadra plus kit originally We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. Steve Maxwell Vintage and Custom Drums Great review! It is much like the Acrolite series. Drum Outfits, Snare Drums, Marching & Concert Drums, Timpani, Mallets, Drumsticks, Drumheads, Atlas Hardware, Atlas Drum Luggage and much more. *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. $2349 for 12/14/18, plus $599 for optional 5x14 snare. Home; . Pics and video soon! I added the 13 from the same era 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. She's a looker that's for sure The rail consolette does a wonderful job . As a result, drum set sales began to soar. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. RED, GREEN, SMOKE, YELLOW, AMBER, BLUE, PINK, CLEAR. We have Finishes for WFL Ludwig & Ludwig and The Ludwig Drum Company. Listed: 9 months ago Views: 837 Some special deals! Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! 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. Click Here. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. I hope it goes to a good home to enjoy as much as I did for 52 years! 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. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. 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. $1,475.00. Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! Ludwig Vistalite | About 1970's Ludwig Super Classic Drums 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. Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". See and buy the kits HERE. Check out our selection here! Click Here: 11/16/11:Another First From Craviotto: New lug style bop kit!! I am always on the hunt for a nice vintage drum set for sale. selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish This drum gave birth to the Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic snare drum - the most recorded snare drum in history. 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. Concert Toms 10 12 13 14 See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. Steve on Craviotto Center Stage kit: HERE. Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. Jan 19th: EXCLUSIVE for us with Ludwig: Rose Marine Pearl!! Ludwig would use the Classic lugs if they were low on Standard lugs. HERE. Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. Vintage Ludwig 16 X 16 Floor Tom, Red Strata, 1970s Excellent Condition Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. EUR By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Click Here: 12/15/11: THISIS INCREDIBLE! Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! Almost ready to go live! Only available from us in these bass drum sizes. 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. DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | eBay It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. On our Reverb store. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. 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 . New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic Drum Set Not So Modern Drummer The rest is history. This is the book for you. Steve's Video Selections page. We will do a video featuring both of these sets. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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? Details: 9X13 tom 10X14 tom 16X16 floor tom 16X18 floor tom 14X24 bass drum All drums in . See details and videos, Lots more new drums below and even more on our Illinois Reverb store. 1971 Ludwig Catalog. NO WAITING 22 WEEKS! See them on our Reverb stores: ILLINOIS: HERE. New Old Stock 12/14/18/4x14. Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. Ludwig Classic Series | About 1970's Ludwig Classic Series Drums Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. Ludwig Vintage Drums for sale | eBay Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. Great review! Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. Details. Recently Butch called and offered this set to me. Ludwig badges are simple characteristic indicating which era a Ludwig drum could be placed. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. 1970 Ludwig Acrolite Snare | Reverb Ludwig Acrolite Snare with 1970 date stamp and blue-and-olive pointed badge. If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. Starcraft drumZ. He is the manager of the percussion department at Portman's Music Store in Savannah, Ga. 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" 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. selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Vintage Ludwig Drums | Thanks for visiting the Vintage Ludwig Drum Site 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 Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. See the list. Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. Courtesy: Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. The Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. 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 Louie Bellson's Rogers WMP Drum Set and his wood Dynasonic snare drum! The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. Ludwig Vistalite 1970's 10 X 9 Inch Tom New Remo Heads Pattern C Vintage Rare. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. In this instance, it was during the attempted wrap restoration on a vintage 1970s Ludwig chrome-over-wood 24" bass drum. Triple inlays. 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. And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. Latest Videos: Steve demos a wood dyna: HERE. The perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. See it HERE. New video for Craviotto Timeless Timber 5.5x14 1 of 1 birdseye/gold and also Timeless Timber Birch 4x14 #12 of 25. NYC: HERE. selection from the 1998 Ludwig Drum Catalog, Reference Check this section out frequently. Vintage Snare Drums online Ludwig Drum Finishes - Vintage Ludwig Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! Take a look and stay tuned for the finished drum. It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. Click Here. 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 These were meticulously cleaned and detailed Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Otherwise, it's in MINT condition. Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint 1976 This made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. 1970's Ludwig Bass Drum | Reverb VINTAGE FM DRUMS - Vintage Drum Restoration Services, Drum Repair Click Here. Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . See and buy the kits. 22"-16"- 13" -12" Original Natural Maple Finish called by Ludwig "Therm-O-Gloss" Toms have adjustable mufflers. Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." Non-US regional data coming soon. 20" $2499. 13x9 Courtesy: LudwigDrummer.com. 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". 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. We are your go-to source for buying and selling the rarest vintage drums. Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. I love the seventies version of this finish, but I must admit I like the 60s version more. 1. . Steve's Website Status Updates: HERE. One could argue the best complement to skill, pocket or "chops" is the equipment that lets the drummer's talent shine through. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. Color Swatches. IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! Shell has a few scratches and the hoops have a few small rust spots, but drum is in great playing condition. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Drumarchive.com I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets - Vintage Drum Guide Craviotto Sequoia 2750 years old. All rights reserved. The 1978 Combo series was made with old 3-ply shells until they were used up; the inside was sprayed with granitone. Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. 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. I plan to buy an electronic set. ALL GRETSCH SNARES AND SETS INCLUDING OUR USA CUSTOM, BROADKASTER, AND BROOKLYN SHELL BANK DRUMS. Sponsored. $336.40 . Ludwig manufactured the hand engraved, black nickel plated shell drum in the 20's. The Black Beauty is prized by both collectors and drummers. 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. Full details soon. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. turn on the red light 22 x14 Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum I drove all the way to Savannah only to find he was selling his "black" diamond pearl Ludwigs. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. Ludwig drums 70's timeline | Vintage Ludwig Drums History from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 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. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl.