The characteristics of maple offered more volume, a brighter tone, and tuning versatility. 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? Click Here. Just like the catalog kit but ours has two 22s. This made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. Note: Estimate based on US sales prices for similar items on Reverb. See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. 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. Please check the fields highlighted in red. New collection for sale. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes | [DFO] Drum Forum Ludwig Thermo Gloss 5pc Drum Kit Set 12/13/14/16/24" Vintage 1970's $1,499.99 Used - Good Ludwig Classic Maple Gold Sparkle Jazz Bop Drum Kit 14x18_8x12_14x14 +Free Universal Wood 14x6.5" Snare Authorized Dealer $2,539 Brand New Free Shipping 30-Day Return Policy Ludwig Club Date Drum Set 1965 Champagne Sparkle (w/ Set of Bags) $100 price drop (#314255977917) . The pattern became bigger and the color became blacker. Ready to ship! The Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. 1. Ludwig Drums :: Shell Guide EBAY auctions. This is the book for you. The rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. 1970's Ludwig Bass Drum | Reverb See the list. Ludwig 1970's Natural Maple Drum Set | Reverb Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. Details. See them on our Reverb stores: ILLINOIS: HERE. HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. 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. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Those were snare drums, no sets. They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. Ludwig manufactured the hand engraved, black nickel plated shell drum in the 20's. The Black Beauty is prized by both collectors and drummers. 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. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. selection from the 1998 Ludwig Drum Catalog, Reference By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. EUR Reviews. 1. Just click HERE. Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint 1976 1970s Ludwig Vistalite Quadra-Plus Drum Set with Single-Color Finish For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. Click Here. 12/14/20, 13/16/22 and 12/14/12x18 "Jazzette"size bass drum. Purchase with or without the snare. Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. 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. I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room. LudwigDrummer.com, 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. The importers of foreign drums certainly took advantage of this lucrative situation, and so the American market was flooded with foreign made drum sets. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. 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/. It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. New video for Craviotto Timeless Timber 5.5x14 1 of 1 birdseye/gold and also Timeless Timber Birch 4x14 #12 of 25. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets - Vintage Drum Guide 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. Ludwig Drums :: Home A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? 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 Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. The rest is history. 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. I've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! Oops, looks like you forgot something. Click Here: 12/15/11: THISIS INCREDIBLE! ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. One could argue the best complement to skill, pocket or "chops" is the equipment that lets the drummer's talent shine through. 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 5 Drum Sets. The 70's blue and olive badge started as rhombus shape with pointed non-continuous lower left and upper right corners. Which actually has the original heads on it I plan to buy an electronic set. 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. Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. Hey! selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 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". Hey! Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. I hope it goes to a good home to enjoy as much as I did for 52 years! Only available from us in these bass drum sizes. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? This set was sold and kept in NOS condition and then sold to my client who also kept it in NOS condition. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. HERE. We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. Follow this Product It is much like the Acrolite series. My friends and family are always on the search also. Steve on new Premier bop kit: HERE. Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. Ludwig natural finish 1970-1975 questions - [DFO] Drum Forum Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. The perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. Jan 19th: EXCLUSIVE for us with Ludwig: Rose Marine Pearl!! A funny thing happened some time ago. I met him with the cash. 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection VIDEO CHANNEL: See all of our videos here:youtube.com/stevemaxwelldrumsWe've got over 130 videos. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. . This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. /31/22: IMPORTANT COOL NEWS ABOUT OUR NYC STORE!! Used 70's Vintage Ludwig Drum Set, Butcher Block finish, 13,14,16,18, 24 Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . $336.40 . New Old Stock 12/14/18/4x14. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. In the 1960s rock music took off in America as the British invasion, and the Beatles in particular came on the scene. 5x14 snares $599. The only example ever to surface, and it is a 71 YR OLD FULL,COMPLETE KIT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY. This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. Ludwig drums 60's finishes | Vintage Ludwig Drums History Ludwig badges are simple characteristic indicating which era a Ludwig drum could be placed. We have what you need. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. Check this section out frequently. Drum Outfits, Snare Drums, Marching & Concert Drums, Timpani, Mallets, Drumsticks, Drumheads, Atlas Hardware, Atlas Drum Luggage and much more. Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. NEW! early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. The 1978 Combo series was made with old 3-ply shells until they were used up; the inside was sprayed with granitone. Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. 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. 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. 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. 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. 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. 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. 1970s Ludwig Standard S-330 drum set finished in bronze strata UNREAL! 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. 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. Incredibly, Sam Bacco was able to find some 600 year old Timeless Timber birch and was able to craft kit #1000 from this wood. The rarest set I have ever seen! Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. It features all original factory components free of any modifications. Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. Ludwig Vintage Drums for sale | eBay $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? $1,475.00. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. Click Here. I truly appreciate a call from someone telling me about a drum set that they saw somewhere. 16x16 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. He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. 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. Steve Maxwell Vintage and Custom Drums MENU. - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. We definitely want to communicate with you. Courtesy: See it HERE. This was a quadra plus kit originally 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. Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. Everything you see in the pictures is included. On our Reverb store. turn on the red light Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. The only reason I am selling it is because of the noise bothering my neighbors. Updates will be made often. 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 The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, The other colors are more rare. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. Vintage (70's?) Ludwig Kit! | Drummerworld Forum $2349 for 12/14/18, plus $599 for optional 5x14 snare. Ludwig Acrolite Snare with 1970 date stamp and blue-and-olive pointed badge. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. 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.