Take a look and stay tuned for the finished drum. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: 1 of 3. Courtesy: LudwigDrummer.com. Just like the catalog kit but ours has two 22s. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. Steve's Video Selections page. 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 wraps - Precision Drum Company, Inc. - Since 1961 Larry Bunkers Gretsch 50s Copper Mist 12 14 20, 1. If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. 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. See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. Please see feedback She's not perfect but neither was Roxanne Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint 1976 CHICAGO-LAND STORE UPDATE AND PHOTO TOUR: HERE. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! I hope it goes to a good home to enjoy as much as I did for 52 years! Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. The importers of foreign drums certainly took advantage of this lucrative situation, and so the American market was flooded with foreign made drum sets. Steve on Craviotto Center Stage kit: HERE. Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. See it HERE. The Ludwig Acrolite | Drummerworld Forum Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. See details and videos, Lots more new drums below and even more on our Illinois Reverb store. 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? 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. The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. The other colors are more rare. Courtesy: Currency: 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets. 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 NO WAITING 22 WEEKS! This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. We are your go-to source for buying and selling the rarest vintage drums. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. The pattern became bigger and the color became blacker. selection from the 1998 Ludwig Drum Catalog, Reference This was a quadra plus kit originally ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. 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 A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. Ludwig badges are simple characteristic indicating which era a Ludwig drum could be placed. Incredibly, Sam Bacco was able to find some 600 year old Timeless Timber birch and was able to craft kit #1000 from this wood. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. 1970s Ludwig Vistalite Quadra-Plus Drum Set with Single-Color Finish We have what you need. My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. Updates will be made often. WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. 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. selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. 1. Ludwig Vintage Drums for sale | eBay Ludwig Classic Series | About 1970's Ludwig Classic Series Drums DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. This set was sold and kept in NOS condition and then sold to my client who also kept it in NOS condition. Ludwig Drums - 4 Piece, 6 Ply Male Shells, Late 70's, Pointy Black/Olive Badges. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes. Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. I truly appreciate a call from someone telling me about a drum set that they saw somewhere. Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. My friends and family are always on the search also. Ludwig manufactured the hand engraved, black nickel plated shell drum in the 20's. The Black Beauty is prized by both collectors and drummers. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. 1973 Ludwig Catalog. Everything you see in the pictures is included. CRAVIOTTO TIMELESS TIMBER SNARE DRUMS FOR SALE, 1. LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. 1970 Ludwig Acrolite Snare | Reverb This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. 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. The highest quality service is our hallmark, and we take this very seriously. This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. MENU. See our exclusive video of this great new innovation from Craviotto: Click Here. The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. 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. The rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. 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! Vintage Ludwig 16 X 16 Floor Tom, Red Strata, 1970s Excellent Condition He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. Click Here. Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. LudwigDrummer.com, 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. 1. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. The rail consolette does a wonderful job . I added the 13 from the same era 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. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Some special deals! See and buy the kits HERE. Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. The great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. Ludwig 1970's Natural Maple Drum Set | Reverb from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" A funny thing happened some time ago. The only sign of age is at the edge where the gold sparkle wrap meets, but that's not seen from the front. Triple inlays. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. Reviews. Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . I love the seventies version of this finish, but I must admit I like the 60s version more. Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! (#314255977917) . Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. EBAY auctions. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | eBay 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/. See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. 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 . Overnight every young person wanted to be a drummer or play guitar. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. Precision Drum Co. 2012 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 GIVE US A CALL AT (845) 635-9820. I've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. Ludwig drums 70's timeline | Vintage Ludwig Drums History 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. Books and Catalogs. Click Here: 12/15/11: THISIS INCREDIBLE! 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. 12/14/20, 13/16/22 and 12/14/12x18 "Jazzette"size bass drum. It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. This is the book for you. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." 1970s Ludwigs - Confusing Me | Drummerworld Forum 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. 18" kits $2349. 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. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! The sound of these sets is incredible! Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. turn on the red light 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. Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. Craviotto Sequoia 2750 years old. It is much like the Acrolite series. Please check the fields highlighted in red. See Steve's video HERE. HERE. Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) This beautiful set of Ludwig Bronze Strata Standards was seen by one of my friends on one of those equipment sale pages on Facebook. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. I had forgotten he had those. Recently Butch called and offered this set to me. Latest Videos: Steve demos a wood dyna: HERE. Ludwig natural finish 1970-1975 questions - [DFO] Drum Forum Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! Jan 19th: EXCLUSIVE for us with Ludwig: Rose Marine Pearl!! As a result, drum set sales began to soar. When Ringo chose Oyster Black for his Ludwig drums, he made a great choice. Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. 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. It features all original factory components free of any modifications. This drum gave birth to the Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic snare drum - the most recorded snare drum in history. Please check the fields highlighted in red. We have Finishes for WFL Ludwig & Ludwig and The Ludwig Drum Company. 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. Availability: Sold out Shell sizes Bass drum - 14" x 22" Floor tom - 16" x 16" Tom tom - 9" x 13"