Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum Steve's Video Selections page. See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. 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. It is pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. $336.40 . 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. CHICAGO-LAND STORE UPDATE AND PHOTO TOUR: HERE. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. Ludwig manufactured the hand engraved, black nickel plated shell drum in the 20's. The Black Beauty is prized by both collectors and drummers. Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets - Vintage Drum Guide I love the seventies version of this finish, but I must admit I like the 60s version more. I plan to buy an electronic set. SHOP OUR STORES-ILLINOIS REVERB: HERE FORK'S REVERB:HERE. 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. 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? EUR Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. These were meticulously cleaned and detailed See the list. Ludwig drums | ludwigdrums And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. Check this section out frequently. 3/17/12: Now, Maxwell Drums brings you even MORE custom options for your Craviotto drum set! Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 60's drum kits for sale Some special deals! Pics and video soon! The characteristics of maple offered more volume, a brighter tone, and tuning versatility. VIDEO CHANNEL: See all of our videos here:youtube.com/stevemaxwelldrumsWe've got over 130 videos. Ludwig Vintage Drums for sale | eBay When Ringo chose Oyster Black for his Ludwig drums, he made a great choice. Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! A funny thing happened some time ago. 1 of 3. The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. See it HERE. 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! Please check the fields highlighted in red. The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. Larry Bunkers Gretsch 50s Copper Mist 12 14 20, 1. Sounds terrific. I've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic Drum Set Not So Modern Drummer Books and Catalogs. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! Please check the fields highlighted in red. Non-US regional data coming soon. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. This beautiful set of Ludwig Bronze Strata Standards was seen by one of my friends on one of those equipment sale pages on Facebook. 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. Learn More. 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 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes. Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. 13x9 Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? UNREAL! The 70's blue and olive badge started as rhombus shape with pointed non-continuous lower left and upper right corners. 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. . We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! The only reason I am selling it is because of the noise bothering my neighbors. from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Please check the fields highlighted in red. It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. All rights reserved. We will do a video featuring both of these sets. Purchase with or without the snare. Please check the fields highlighted in red. I hope it goes to a good home to enjoy as much as I did for 52 years! Starcraft drumZ. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Drum wraps - Precision Drum Company, Inc. - Since 1961 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. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. This is the book for you. 1970s Ludwigs - Confusing Me | Drummerworld Forum He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. The pattern became bigger and the color became blacker. We have Finishes for WFL Ludwig & Ludwig and The Ludwig Drum Company. 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. Steve Maxwell Vintage and Custom Drums Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. Currency: It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. Sponsored. turn on the red light These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. See and buy the kits. 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. Precision Drum Co. 2012 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 GIVE US A CALL AT (845) 635-9820. Edges are fine. Hey! Ludwig Drums :: Home 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, 14x22, 6.5x14. 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. $1,475.00. The other colors are more rare. VINTAGE FM DRUMS - Vintage Drum Restoration Services, Drum Repair Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. Standards usually have smooth low mass lugs. We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. Those were snare drums, no sets. Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. Ludwig would use the Classic lugs if they were low on Standard lugs. Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. Check out our selection here! 8/23/11:NEW! This made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. 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. I had forgotten he had those. Please see feedback See it. Additional Info. Oops, looks like you forgot something. We have a new Video Program section of our site. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. New collection for sale. Thanks for looking The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. 1. 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. It is much like the Acrolite series. I truly appreciate a call from someone telling me about a drum set that they saw somewhere. Great review! 5x14 snares $599. See information, links and the movie trailer, 2/28/23: Just in! Latest Videos: Steve demos a wood dyna: HERE. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. See details and videos, Lots more new drums below and even more on our Illinois Reverb store. Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . As a result, drum set sales began to soar. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Just like the catalog kit but ours has two 22s. This drum gave birth to the Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic snare drum - the most recorded snare drum in history. The importers of foreign drums certainly took advantage of this lucrative situation, and so the American market was flooded with foreign made drum sets. Click Here: 12/15/11: THISIS INCREDIBLE! 16x16 Steve's Website Status Updates: HERE. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. Availability: Sold out Shell sizes Bass drum - 14" x 22" Floor tom - 16" x 16" Tom tom - 9" x 13" 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). Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. 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". This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. 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. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. It is much like the Acrolite series. NYC: HERE. READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes | [DFO] Drum Forum Triple inlays. See Steve's video HERE. 1. New video for Craviotto Timeless Timber 5.5x14 1 of 1 birdseye/gold and also Timeless Timber Birch 4x14 #12 of 25. Great review! 20" $2499. Very cool and lots of history here. $2349 for 12/14/18, plus $599 for optional 5x14 snare. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, Ludwig Drums - 4 Piece, 6 Ply Male Shells, Late 70's, Pointy Black/Olive Badges. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. We'll settle that for you. Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . Standard series; Snare and tom-toms "Select 4-ply diamond wood shells", Bass drums 6-ply. /31/22: IMPORTANT COOL NEWS ABOUT OUR NYC STORE!! from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" Otherwise, it's in MINT condition. Ludwig 1970's Natural Maple Drum Set | Reverb Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. The rarest set I have ever seen! The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. Vintage (70's?) Ludwig Kit! | Drummerworld Forum Everything you see in the pictures is included. Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. 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. 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 Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Some info on the first wave of items! CRAVIOTTO TIMELESS TIMBER SNARE DRUMS FOR SALE, 1. WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. Ludwig drums 70's timeline | Vintage Ludwig Drums History 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! 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. Steve on new Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. Ludwig Vistalite 1970's 10 X 9 Inch Tom New Remo Heads Pattern C Vintage Rare. They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. Click Here. Ludwig badges are simple characteristic indicating which era a Ludwig drum could be placed. selection from the 1982 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Ludwig Custom. RED, GREEN, SMOKE, YELLOW, AMBER, BLUE, PINK, CLEAR. 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. Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". 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. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 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/. The perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. We'll have product specific videos, interviews, instructional videos, special interest and more. 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. Just click HERE. Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! 1970s Ludwig Standard S-330 drum set finished in bronze strata Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Steve on Craviotto Center Stage kit: HERE. 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. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. 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. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. 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. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. If you have any questions please email me Almost ready to go live! Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. Craviotto Sequoia 2750 years old. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! Typical signs of light use, patina from age, no heavy corrosion on hardware. 22 x14 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection 1973 Ludwig Catalog. All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums. We definitely want to communicate with you. Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 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 Netherlands, Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! See and buy the kits HERE. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. Oops, looks like you forgot something. These are the Ludwig Catalog Finishe pages from Ludwig Drum Catalogs. LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. Color Swatches. Steve, Maxwell Private Auctions update! The highest quality service is our hallmark, and we take this very seriously. NO WAITING 22 WEEKS! The rest is history. https://reverb.com/news/how-to-date-a-ludwig. The Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! This set is a milestone in Craviotto history and will soon be in my IL store along side kit #1. Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. I added the 13 from the same era Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. This set was sold and kept in NOS condition and then sold to my client who also kept it in NOS condition. Contact Steve at [email protected] or by text at 630-865-6849. Used 70's Vintage Ludwig Drum Set, Butcher Block finish, 13,14,16,18, 24 Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. consists of a 14" X 22", a 22" bass drum, a 9" X 13" Tom Tom and 16" X 16" Floor Tom. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. The only example ever to surface, and it is a 71 YR OLD FULL,COMPLETE KIT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY. Louie Bellson's Rogers WMP Drum Set and his wood Dynasonic snare drum! Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 70's drum kits for sale Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. NEW! 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. Updates will be made often. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. 1. Vintage Ludwig Drums | Thanks for visiting the Vintage Ludwig Drum Site She's a looker that's for sure