Oops, looks like you forgot something. Please check the fields highlighted in red. If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. I had forgotten he had those. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Home; . They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. 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. 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. Courtesy: LudwigDrummer.com. The rail consolette does a wonderful job . 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!! Please see feedback Very cool and lots of history here. Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. Details. Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. We have a new Video Program section of our site. Click Here. I added the 13 from the same era Steve on Craviotto Center Stage kit: HERE. As a result, drum set sales began to soar. Great review! Standard series; Snare and tom-toms "Select 4-ply diamond wood shells", Bass drums 6-ply. 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 5 Drum Sets. supplement, This is the finish selection Adrian made 3 kits several years ago and these were his first drum sets. Latest Videos: Steve demos a wood dyna: 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. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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/. We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. The importers of foreign drums certainly took advantage of this lucrative situation, and so the American market was flooded with foreign made drum sets. Which actually has the original heads on it LudwigDrummer.com, 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. Updates will be made often. Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. Just like the catalog kit but ours has two 22s. It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. A funny thing happened some time ago. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. These shells were not only stronger but less expensive to make. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Netherlands, Chicago Collection. 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. 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. Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. NO WAITING 22 WEEKS! This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. Books and Catalogs. Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. Ready to ship! The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. About This Listing. $1,475.00. Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. See information, links and the movie trailer, 2/28/23: Just in! Currency: 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. I love the seventies version of this finish, but I must admit I like the 60s version more. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. 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. We have Finishes for WFL Ludwig & Ludwig and The Ludwig Drum Company. HERE. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. 1. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Thanks for looking Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. Full details soon. The highest quality service is our hallmark, and we take this very seriously. Typical signs of light use, patina from age, no heavy corrosion on hardware. Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. Great review! Sponsored. 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. When using a paint/finish remover like "Zipstrip" to remove old glue from drum shells, wait at least 24 hours before applying . Availability: Sold out Shell sizes Bass drum - 14" x 22" Floor tom - 16" x 16" Tom tom - 9" x 13" The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. The rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. 13x9 1. See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. 18" kits $2349. 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). Note: Estimate based on US sales prices for similar items on Reverb. 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 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? See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 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. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Only available from us in these bass drum sizes. This set is a milestone in Craviotto history and will soon be in my IL store along side kit #1. The 1978 Combo series was made with old 3-ply shells until they were used up; the inside was sprayed with granitone. I hope it goes to a good home to enjoy as much as I did for 52 years! Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. Follow this Product The only sign of age is at the edge where the gold sparkle wrap meets, but that's not seen from the front. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The rarest set I have ever seen! In the 1960s rock music took off in America as the British invasion, and the Beatles in particular came on the scene. Matching snares in stock also. A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. Steve on new Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, The perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. . Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. Some info on the first wave of items! The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. 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. Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. Drum Outfits, Snare Drums, Marching & Concert Drums, Timpani, Mallets, Drumsticks, Drumheads, Atlas Hardware, Atlas Drum Luggage and much more. The great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. New collection for sale. The other colors are more rare. Acrylic drums had been in production for a number of years before Ludwig delved into it. Steve on new Premier bop kit: HERE. This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room. Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. See it HERE. Ludwig manufactured the hand engraved, black nickel plated shell drum in the 20's. The Black Beauty is prized by both collectors and drummers. Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! 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. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! When Ringo chose Oyster Black for his Ludwig drums, he made a great choice. 2/6/21: HERE IN IL: INCREDIBLE CAMCO OAKLAWN 12/12/16/22/22/5x14 ONE OWNER! And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. HERE. Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. Steve, Maxwell Private Auctions update! Check them out. 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. We are your go-to source for buying and selling the rarest vintage drums. 1 of 3. All rights reserved. Click Here. 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. Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. EUR He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. RED, GREEN, SMOKE, YELLOW, AMBER, BLUE, PINK, CLEAR. This is the book for you. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Ludwig Custom. UNREAL! MENU. Edges are fine. Click Here. Ludwig Acrolite Snare with 1970 date stamp and blue-and-olive pointed badge. Jan 19th: EXCLUSIVE for us with Ludwig: Rose Marine Pearl!! 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. LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. 5x14 snares $599. Some special deals! Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. Vistalite drums were the name for the acrylic drums produced by Ludwig. It is much like the Acrolite series. 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. EBAY auctions. Please check the fields highlighted in red. 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 Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. 8/23/11:NEW! Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". See and buy the kits HERE. These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. This made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. Everything you see in the pictures is included. The rest is history. If you have any questions please email me On our Reverb store. Check out our selection here! 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! 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 I met him with the cash. 8.5 of 10 IMHO New video for Craviotto Timeless Timber 5.5x14 1 of 1 birdseye/gold and also Timeless Timber Birch 4x14 #12 of 25. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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. See Steve's video HERE. Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint 1976 22x14 kick drum. We definitely want to communicate with you. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | Musical Instruments & Gear, Percussion, Accessories | eBay! Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. 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. 1971 Ludwig Catalog. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 1. Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. The only reason I am selling it is because of the noise bothering my neighbors. 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. Non-US regional data coming soon. ALL GRETSCH SNARES AND SETS INCLUDING OUR USA CUSTOM, BROADKASTER, AND BROOKLYN SHELL BANK DRUMS. New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. Johnny pioneered the solid shell timeless timber drums back in the very early 2000s.