This is a virtual match to my 14 / 18 / 24 Ludwig thermogloss mahogany kit. If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. One could argue the best complement to skill, pocket or "chops" is the equipment that lets the drummer's talent shine through. I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. This set was sold and kept in NOS condition and then sold to my client who also kept it in NOS condition. 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. Steve on new Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 20" $2499. See them on our Reverb stores: ILLINOIS: HERE. Reviews. 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. LudwigDrummer.com, 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach Some info on the first wave of items! The sound of these sets is incredible! Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! CRAVIOTTO TIMELESS TIMBER SNARE DRUMS FOR SALE, 1. 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. The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. Great review! Additional Info. This beautiful set of Ludwig Bronze Strata Standards was seen by one of my friends on one of those equipment sale pages on Facebook. 1973 Ludwig Catalog. He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. Please see feedback Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. This was a quadra plus kit originally 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. ALL GRETSCH SNARES AND SETS INCLUDING OUR USA CUSTOM, BROADKASTER, AND BROOKLYN SHELL BANK DRUMS. Chicago Collection. Ludwig Custom. All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. Just click HERE. 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. Precision Drum Co. 2012 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 GIVE US A CALL AT (845) 635-9820. We have them IN STOCK, OVER 200 DRUMS. 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. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | Musical Instruments & Gear, Percussion, Accessories | eBay! Click Here: 12/15/11: THISIS INCREDIBLE! Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. We definitely want to communicate with you. 1 of 3. A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. This drum gave birth to the Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic snare drum - the most recorded snare drum in history. See details and videos, Lots more new drums below and even more on our Illinois Reverb store. This was the shell design that came to be in '67. The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. Incredibly, Sam Bacco was able to find some 600 year old Timeless Timber birch and was able to craft kit #1000 from this wood. This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! Color Swatches. When Ringo chose Oyster Black for his Ludwig drums, he made a great choice. 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? 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. Ludwig Vistalite 1970's 10 X 9 Inch Tom New Remo Heads Pattern C Vintage Rare. 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. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. 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 He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear. The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. Drum Outfits, Snare Drums, Marching & Concert Drums, Timpani, Mallets, Drumsticks, Drumheads, Atlas Hardware, Atlas Drum Luggage and much more. EBAY auctions. 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. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! Oops, looks like you forgot something. Click Here. Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. Click Here. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. It features all original factory components free of any modifications. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. The rarest set I have ever seen! Steve's Website Status Updates: 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. Only available from us in these bass drum sizes. It is much like the Acrolite series. Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. 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. I've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. 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 8.5 of 10 IMHO Follow this Product 13x9 Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. Concert Toms 10 12 13 14 selection from the 1998 Ludwig Drum Catalog, Reference HERE. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, 1. We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. Steve's Video Selections page. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. 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! 1. Hey! The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. The 70's blue and olive badge started as rhombus shape with pointed non-continuous lower left and upper right corners. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. The Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. 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. 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. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. Edges are fine. It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. Currency: (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) 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. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! I think every Ludwig collector loves this finish. And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. 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. Please check the fields highlighted in red. 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. Availability: Sold out Shell sizes Bass drum - 14" x 22" Floor tom - 16" x 16" Tom tom - 9" x 13" NO WAITING 22 WEEKS! The only example ever to surface, and it is a 71 YR OLD FULL,COMPLETE KIT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY. 18" kits $2349. See and buy the kits. 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. Ludwig Drums - 4 Piece, 6 Ply Male Shells, Late 70's, Pointy Black/Olive Badges. 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, 14x22, 6.5x14. 22x14 kick drum. These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? Almost ready to go live! early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. Thanks for looking The hardware was lighter, and I suppose cut the cost somewhat. Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. 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. See it. Recently Butch called and offered this set to me. NEWS! 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. VIDEO CHANNEL: See all of our videos here:youtube.com/stevemaxwelldrumsWe've got over 130 videos. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 5 Drum Sets. It is pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Some special deals! It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. Listed: 9 months ago Views: 837 Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. Hey! 1971 Ludwig Catalog. It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. The great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. Non-US regional data coming soon. 1. 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection Pics and video soon! A funny thing happened some time ago. The other colors are more rare. 5x14 snares $599. 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. 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Steve, Maxwell Private Auctions update! See and buy the kits HERE. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. This set is a milestone in Craviotto history and will soon be in my IL store along side kit #1. Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. We will do a video featuring both of these sets. 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. Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum Johnny pioneered the solid shell timeless timber drums back in the very early 2000s. The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. We'll settle that for you. The only sign of age is at the edge where the gold sparkle wrap meets, but that's not seen from the front. I had forgotten he had those. When using a paint/finish remover like "Zipstrip" to remove old glue from drum shells, wait at least 24 hours before applying . 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. 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. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. It is much like the Acrolite series. The perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. Triple inlays. 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. supplement, This is the finish selection 1. All rights reserved. My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. Ludwig badges are simple characteristic indicating which era a Ludwig drum could be placed. Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. Take a look and stay tuned for the finished drum. He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . Purchase with or without the snare. READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. Check out our selection here! Steve on Craviotto Center Stage kit: HERE. Home; . 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. 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. turn on the red light $2349 for 12/14/18, plus $599 for optional 5x14 snare. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. 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. Standards usually have smooth low mass lugs. 22 x14 Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. I drove all the way to Savannah only to find he was selling his "black" diamond pearl Ludwigs. SHOP OUR STORES-ILLINOIS REVERB: HERE FORK'S REVERB:HERE. Sounds terrific. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Those were snare drums, no sets. Ludwig Acrolite Snare with 1970 date stamp and blue-and-olive pointed badge. If you have any questions please email me Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? . 2/6/21: HERE IN IL: INCREDIBLE CAMCO OAKLAWN 12/12/16/22/22/5x14 ONE OWNER! Check them out. IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! 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 Click Here: 11/16/11:Another First From Craviotto: New lug style bop kit!! Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. Ludwig would use the Classic lugs if they were low on Standard lugs. Ready to ship! Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. Just like the catalog kit but ours has two 22s. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . As a result, drum set sales began to soar. 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. 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 . $1,475.00. https://reverb.com/news/how-to-date-a-ludwig. Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. Oops, looks like you forgot something. from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. We are your go-to source for buying and selling the rarest vintage drums. I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room.
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