Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, https://reverb.com/news/how-to-date-a-ludwig. We will do a video featuring both of these sets. Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . 13x9 This is a virtual match to my 14 / 18 / 24 Ludwig thermogloss mahogany kit. 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 pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. 1970's Ludwig Bass Drum | Reverb Ludwig 1970's Natural Maple Drum Set | Reverb HERE. We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. 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 chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. 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. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. $336.40 . ALL GRETSCH SNARES AND SETS INCLUDING OUR USA CUSTOM, BROADKASTER, AND BROOKLYN SHELL BANK DRUMS. selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | eBay $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? Full details soon. The 70's blue and olive badge started as rhombus shape with pointed non-continuous lower left and upper right corners. Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 60's drum kits for sale Steve on Craviotto Center Stage kit: HERE. Re done bearing edges on vintage drums - [DFO] Drum Forum 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. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. This is the book for you. The characteristics of maple offered more volume, a brighter tone, and tuning versatility. 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 manufactured the hand engraved, black nickel plated shell drum in the 20's. The Black Beauty is prized by both collectors and drummers. I met him with the cash. Take a look and stay tuned for the finished drum. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | Musical Instruments & Gear, Percussion, Accessories | eBay! Larry Bunkers Gretsch 50s Copper Mist 12 14 20, 1. Ludwig would use the Classic lugs if they were low on Standard lugs. The Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . Books and Catalogs. Reviews. The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. 1970's Ludwig 28" Blue & Silver Sparkle Tri-Band 14x28 Classic Maple Bass Drum $400 $50 price drop $350 Used - Good Add to Cart Ludwig 60's Gold sparkle 20" Bass Drum Shell $175 Used - Poor Add to Cart Ludwig Classic maple 13x14 floor tom Mahogany $200 $70 price drop $130 Used - Very Good Add to Cart 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, 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. 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. The only reason I am selling it is because of the noise bothering my neighbors. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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 the list. Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. 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. 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Click Here. Edges are fine. 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? 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. Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. 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. Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. HERE. This beautiful set of Ludwig Bronze Strata Standards was seen by one of my friends on one of those equipment sale pages on Facebook. I think every Ludwig collector loves this finish. 1. Those were snare drums, no sets. Click Here: 11/16/11:Another First From Craviotto: New lug style bop kit!! He is the manager of the percussion department at Portman's Music Store in Savannah, Ga. 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. *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 5x14 snares $599. We have what you need. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. I am always on the hunt for a nice vintage drum set for sale. The rest is history. Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. Vintage Snare Drums online Ludwig Drum Finishes - Vintage Ludwig Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, 14x22, 6.5x14. One could argue the best complement to skill, pocket or "chops" is the equipment that lets the drummer's talent shine through. Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! VIDEO CHANNEL: See all of our videos here:youtube.com/stevemaxwelldrumsWe've got over 130 videos. Vistalite drums were the name for the acrylic drums produced by Ludwig. Adrian made 3 kits several years ago and these were his first drum sets. Check them out. Vintage (70's?) Ludwig Kit! | Drummerworld Forum Availability: Sold out Shell sizes Bass drum - 14" x 22" Floor tom - 16" x 16" Tom tom - 9" x 13" 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. These are the Ludwig Catalog Finishe pages from Ludwig Drum Catalogs. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. When Ringo chose Oyster Black for his Ludwig drums, he made a great choice. The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! I truly appreciate a call from someone telling me about a drum set that they saw somewhere. 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. All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. NEWS! 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. from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. Great review! Details: 9X13 tom 10X14 tom 16X16 floor tom 16X18 floor tom 14X24 bass drum All drums in . Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum This is the book for you. On our Reverb store. Concert Toms 10 12 13 14 New Old Stock 12/14/18/4x14. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. Just like the catalog kit but ours has two 22s. Ludwig Drums :: Home Learn More. Which actually has the original heads on it 22x14 kick drum. EBAY auctions. 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? Ludwig drums | ludwigdrums This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! See it HERE. View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. RED, GREEN, SMOKE, YELLOW, AMBER, BLUE, PINK, CLEAR. UNREAL! New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! 22"-16"- 13" -12" Original Natural Maple Finish called by Ludwig "Therm-O-Gloss" Toms have adjustable mufflers. Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. Pics and video soon! Thread starter QuinnTheEskimo; Start date Sep 7, 2009; Sep 7, 2009 #1 . 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". 16x16 See and buy the kits. selection from the 1998 Ludwig Drum Catalog, Reference 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! DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. The rail consolette does a wonderful job . See details and videos, Lots more new drums below and even more on our Illinois Reverb store. consists of a 14" X 22", a 22" bass drum, a 9" X 13" Tom Tom and 16" X 16" Floor Tom. Vintage Ludwig Drums | Thanks for visiting the Vintage Ludwig Drum Site Click Here. Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. 1. This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. These shells were not only stronger but less expensive to make. These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. Drumarchive.com Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Netherlands, As a result, drum set sales began to soar. Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Ludwig drums 60's finishes | Vintage Ludwig Drums History Hey! Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. If you have any questions please email me selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. Sponsored. Standard series; Snare and tom-toms "Select 4-ply diamond wood shells", Bass drums 6-ply. 22 x14 Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 70's drum kits for sale Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Courtesy: Great review! See and buy the kits HERE. Shell has a few scratches and the hoops have a few small rust spots, but drum is in great playing condition. It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. Currency: $2349 for 12/14/18, plus $599 for optional 5x14 snare. The rarest set I have ever seen! Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Additional Info. 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). 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. 1970s Ludwig Vistalite Quadra-Plus Drum Set with Single-Color Finish Ludwig Classic Series | About 1970's Ludwig Classic Series Drums 1970s Ludwigs - Confusing Me | Drummerworld Forum (#314255977917) . He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. LATEST PRODUCTS:cymbals, drum sets,snares,all items ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares, ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares. 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. That's why it's in amazing condition! I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. Color Swatches. Acrylic drums had been in production for a number of years before Ludwig delved into it. Steve on new Premier bop kit: HERE. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. Typical signs of light use, patina from age, no heavy corrosion on hardware. 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 . Oops, looks like you forgot something. We'll have product specific videos, interviews, instructional videos, special interest and more. 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 Drums - 4 Piece, 6 Ply Male Shells, Late 70's, Pointy Black/Olive Badges. This made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. Chicago Collection. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear. SHOP OUR STORES-ILLINOIS REVERB: HERE FORK'S REVERB:HERE. Ludwig Custom. Ludwig Vintage Drums for sale | eBay Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. Just click HERE. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? Very cool and lots of history here. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! Otherwise, it's in MINT condition. My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. Courtesy: LudwigDrummer.com. Ludwig natural finish 1970-1975 questions - [DFO] Drum Forum I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. Non-US regional data coming soon. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 1. Precision Drum Co. 2012 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 GIVE US A CALL AT (845) 635-9820. Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint 1976 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. EUR About This Listing. Steve Maxwell Vintage and Custom Drums We are your go-to source for buying and selling the rarest vintage drums. Triple inlays. Thanks for looking 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. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. Ludwig Vistalite | About 1970's Ludwig Super Classic Drums Please see feedback Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. The sound of these sets is incredible! The perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. CHICAGO-LAND STORE UPDATE AND PHOTO TOUR: HERE. Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. All rights reserved. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. 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. Listed: 9 months ago Views: 837 A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums. We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. Purchase with or without the snare. 8/23/11:NEW! NEW! It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. 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.

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