Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. 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. These were meticulously cleaned and detailed Thread starter QuinnTheEskimo; Start date Sep 7, 2009; Sep 7, 2009 #1 . Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. Steve on new Premier bop kit: HERE. Concert Toms 10 12 13 14 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 Ludwig Vistalite | About 1970's Ludwig Super Classic Drums Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Please check the fields highlighted in red. selection from the 1998 Ludwig Drum Catalog, Reference Click Here: 11/16/11:Another First From Craviotto: New lug style bop kit!! 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | Musical Instruments & Gear, Percussion, Accessories | eBay! Click Here: 12/15/11: THISIS INCREDIBLE! $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? Used 70's Vintage Ludwig Drum Set, Butcher Block finish, 13,14,16,18, 24 If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . Oops, looks like you forgot something. Purchase with or without the snare. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. Please check the fields highlighted in red. 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. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. We'll settle that for you. Courtesy: The rest is history. Very cool and lots of history here. See the list. Home; . Steve on Craviotto Center Stage kit: HERE. Sponsored. WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. 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. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. VINTAGE FM DRUMS - Vintage Drum Restoration Services, Drum Repair 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. 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. We have them IN STOCK, OVER 200 DRUMS. Ludwig would use the Classic lugs if they were low on Standard lugs. 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. The other colors are more rare. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. Thanks for looking 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. Just like the catalog kit but ours has two 22s. LATEST PRODUCTS:cymbals, drum sets,snares,all items ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares, ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares. They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Ludwig manufactured the hand engraved, black nickel plated shell drum in the 20's. The Black Beauty is prized by both collectors and drummers. Louie Bellson's Rogers WMP Drum Set and his wood Dynasonic snare drum! UNREAL! Click Here. He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. Jan 19th: EXCLUSIVE for us with Ludwig: Rose Marine Pearl!! The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. I added the 13 from the same era We are your go-to source for buying and selling the rarest vintage drums. 22"-16"- 13" -12" Original Natural Maple Finish called by Ludwig "Therm-O-Gloss" Toms have adjustable mufflers. One could argue the best complement to skill, pocket or "chops" is the equipment that lets the drummer's talent shine through. Almost ready to go live! Books and Catalogs. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. Ludwig Drums - 4 Piece, 6 Ply Male Shells, Late 70's, Pointy Black/Olive Badges. 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. On our Reverb store. I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. Check out our selection here! Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. Hey! Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. 1 of 3. As a result, drum set sales began to soar. Great review! I've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. 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 The pattern became bigger and the color became blacker. Everything you see in the pictures is included. The only example ever to surface, and it is a 71 YR OLD FULL,COMPLETE KIT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY. See details and videos, Lots more new drums below and even more on our Illinois Reverb store. Shell has a few scratches and the hoops have a few small rust spots, but drum is in great playing condition. The characteristics of maple offered more volume, a brighter tone, and tuning versatility. HERE. selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish selection from the 1982 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. 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. This beautiful set of Ludwig Bronze Strata Standards was seen by one of my friends on one of those equipment sale pages on Facebook. All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. See it. SHOP OUR STORES-ILLINOIS REVERB: HERE FORK'S REVERB:HERE. Please check the fields highlighted in red. CRAVIOTTO TIMELESS TIMBER SNARE DRUMS FOR SALE, 1. The Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Chicago Collection. See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. Ludwig Classic Series | About 1970's Ludwig Classic Series Drums Johnny pioneered the solid shell timeless timber drums back in the very early 2000s. 5x14 snares $599. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums. Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. 13x9 Ludwig Drums :: Shell Guide This is the book for you. Standards usually have smooth low mass lugs. The perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. It features all original factory components free of any modifications. 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. We'll have product specific videos, interviews, instructional videos, special interest and more. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, 14x22, 6.5x14. 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Currency: Drum Outfits, Snare Drums, Marching & Concert Drums, Timpani, Mallets, Drumsticks, Drumheads, Atlas Hardware, Atlas Drum Luggage and much more. 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. 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. Details: 9X13 tom 10X14 tom 16X16 floor tom 16X18 floor tom 14X24 bass drum All drums in . Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. 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. Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". The Ludwig Acrolite | Drummerworld Forum Maxwell shop hours and locations: 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. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. 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! Oops, looks like you forgot something. See and buy the kits. Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets - Vintage Drum Guide By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. 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. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. Oops, looks like you forgot something. The rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. If you have any questions please email me The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 60's drum kits for sale Triple inlays. Drumarchive.com Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. I drove all the way to Savannah only to find he was selling his "black" diamond pearl Ludwigs. Craviotto Sequoia 2750 years old. I am always on the hunt for a nice vintage drum set for sale. New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. 1973 Ludwig Catalog. This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. It is much like the Acrolite series. We will do a video featuring both of these sets. 3/17/12: Now, Maxwell Drums brings you even MORE custom options for your Craviotto drum set! $2349 for 12/14/18, plus $599 for optional 5x14 snare. Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. Some info on the first wave of items! 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/. This is a virtual match to my 14 / 18 / 24 Ludwig thermogloss mahogany kit. We have a new Video Program section of our site. Re done bearing edges on vintage drums - [DFO] Drum Forum Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. . Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! New Old Stock 12/14/18/4x14. Hey! Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. Steve's Website Status Updates: HERE. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. Click Here. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Adrian made 3 kits several years ago and these were his first drum sets. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | eBay 1. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. 22 x14 Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com or by text at 630-865-6849. She's not perfect but neither was Roxanne Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. CHICAGO-LAND STORE UPDATE AND PHOTO TOUR: HERE. The hardware was lighter, and I suppose cut the cost somewhat. Larry Bunkers Gretsch 50s Copper Mist 12 14 20, 1. 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. Just click HERE. Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 70's drum kits for sale I had forgotten he had those. This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Take a look and stay tuned for the finished drum. That's why it's in amazing condition! 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. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 1. 16x16 For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. This drum gave birth to the Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic snare drum - the most recorded snare drum in history. He is the manager of the percussion department at Portman's Music Store in Savannah, Ga. Ludwig 1970's Natural Maple Drum Set | Reverb The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. 22x14 kick drum. The rail consolette does a wonderful job . 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? 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. The importers of foreign drums certainly took advantage of this lucrative situation, and so the American market was flooded with foreign made drum sets. 1. Sounds terrific. Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! The only reason I am selling it is because of the noise bothering my neighbors. EUR 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. 1. Additional Info. Updates will be made often. 1970 Ludwig Acrolite Snare | Reverb - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. 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 is the book for you. Ludwig Vintage Drums for sale | eBay Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. 1970s Ludwig Standard S-330 drum set finished in bronze strata Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. 8/23/11:NEW! DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. Ludwig Vistalite 1970's 10 X 9 Inch Tom New Remo Heads Pattern C Vintage Rare. 1970s Ludwigs - Confusing Me | Drummerworld Forum The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. Reviews. Check this section out frequently. New collection for sale. 8.5 of 10 IMHO MENU. 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. 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. Latest Videos: Steve demos a wood dyna: HERE. Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. 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 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. We have what you need. In this instance, it was during the attempted wrap restoration on a vintage 1970s Ludwig chrome-over-wood 24" bass drum. LudwigDrummer.com, 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach Please check the fields highlighted in red. Typical signs of light use, patina from age, no heavy corrosion on hardware. 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".