This was a quadra plus kit originally Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. The pattern became bigger and the color became blacker. 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 Acrolite Snare with 1970 date stamp and blue-and-olive pointed badge. 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 selection from the 1982 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 1970s Ludwigs - Confusing Me | Drummerworld Forum Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. See them on our Reverb stores: ILLINOIS: HERE. See it HERE. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | Musical Instruments & Gear, Percussion, Accessories | eBay! I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room. Hey! 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 . Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. Standards usually have smooth low mass lugs. VINTAGE FM DRUMS - Vintage Drum Restoration Services, Drum Repair Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Ludwig Classic Series | About 1970's Ludwig Classic Series Drums Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. We have them IN STOCK, OVER 200 DRUMS. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? 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). Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers 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. Click Here: 12/15/11: THISIS INCREDIBLE! Everything you see in the pictures is included. 1973 Ludwig Catalog. Overnight every young person wanted to be a drummer or play guitar. If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. Vintage Ludwig 16 X 16 Floor Tom, Red Strata, 1970s Excellent Condition Sponsored. 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. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. It is much like the Acrolite series. Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint 1976 Great review! See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. 8.5 of 10 IMHO That's why it's in amazing condition! New Old Stock 12/14/18/4x14. Steve's Website Status Updates: HERE. 5x14 snares $599. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. 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. The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!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. UNREAL! Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. Home; . This is the book for you. Check out our selection here! 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. 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. Just click HERE. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. 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 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 5 Drum Sets. The only example ever to surface, and it is a 71 YR OLD FULL,COMPLETE KIT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY. 1970 Ludwig Acrolite Snare | Reverb Oops, looks like you forgot something. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". $1,475.00. 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. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. 1970s Ludwig Vistalite Quadra-Plus Drum Set with Single-Color Finish Used 70's Vintage Ludwig Drum Set, Butcher Block finish, 13,14,16,18, 24 Books and Catalogs. See details and videos, Lots more new drums below and even more on our Illinois Reverb store. CHICAGO-LAND STORE UPDATE AND PHOTO TOUR: HERE. Craviotto Sequoia 2750 years old. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. 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. 1. Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. Some special deals! Listed: 9 months ago Views: 837 The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. May 8, 2015: Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. It is much like the Acrolite series. Additional Info. $336.40 . 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. Standard series; Snare and tom-toms "Select 4-ply diamond wood shells", Bass drums 6-ply. 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. Steve on new Premier bop kit: HERE. 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. This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. In the 1960s rock music took off in America as the British invasion, and the Beatles in particular came on the scene. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. The rail consolette does a wonderful job . 1970s Ludwig Vistalite 14x22" Bass Drum with Single-Color Finish 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. 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. Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! Drumarchive.com We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! Steve on new Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. 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's Video Selections page. 1. This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. Ludwig natural finish 1970-1975 questions - [DFO] Drum Forum Some info on the first wave of items! Note: Estimate based on US sales prices for similar items on Reverb. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 13x9 . This was the shell design that came to be in '67. 1970s Ludwig Standard S-330 drum set finished in bronze strata Full details soon. The great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes | [DFO] Drum Forum Details: 9X13 tom 10X14 tom 16X16 floor tom 16X18 floor tom 14X24 bass drum All drums in . This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | eBay Starcraft drumZ. Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. This made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. Ludwig Drums - 4 Piece, 6 Ply Male Shells, Late 70's, Pointy Black/Olive Badges. These were meticulously cleaned and detailed ALL GRETSCH SNARES AND SETS INCLUDING OUR USA CUSTOM, BROADKASTER, AND BROOKLYN SHELL BANK DRUMS. 22x14 kick drum. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! Drum wraps - Precision Drum Company, Inc. - Since 1961 supplement, This is the finish selection Ludwig badges are simple characteristic indicating which era a Ludwig drum could be placed. Please check the fields highlighted in red. I've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. We'll settle that for you. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. Vistalite drums were the name for the acrylic drums produced by Ludwig. On our Reverb store. 12/14/20, 13/16/22 and 12/14/12x18 "Jazzette"size bass drum. This beautiful set of Ludwig Bronze Strata Standards was seen by one of my friends on one of those equipment sale pages on Facebook. It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. It is pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. 1. Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . We'll have product specific videos, interviews, instructional videos, special interest and more. Ludwig Custom. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. turn on the red light I met him with the cash. All rights reserved. Ludwig 1970's Natural Maple Drum Set | Reverb The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. 18" kits $2349. 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. This is a virtual match to my 14 / 18 / 24 Ludwig thermogloss mahogany kit. Jan 19th: EXCLUSIVE for us with Ludwig: Rose Marine Pearl!! Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. Louie Bellson's Rogers WMP Drum Set and his wood Dynasonic snare drum! In this instance, it was during the attempted wrap restoration on a vintage 1970s Ludwig chrome-over-wood 24" bass 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? The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. Reviews. (#314255977917) . Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. All rights reserved. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Ludwig would use the Classic lugs if they were low on Standard lugs. Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. NEWS! Edges are fine. This set is a milestone in Craviotto history and will soon be in my IL store along side kit #1. . Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Ludwig Vistalite 1970's 10 X 9 Inch Tom New Remo Heads Pattern C Vintage Rare. Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. Johnny pioneered the solid shell timeless timber drums back in the very early 2000s. This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Only available from us in these bass drum sizes. 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 it. Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. Incredibly, Sam Bacco was able to find some 600 year old Timeless Timber birch and was able to craft kit #1000 from this wood. See and buy the kits HERE. 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 "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. Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. Concert Toms 10 12 13 14 from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" Those were snare drums, no sets. The only sign of age is at the edge where the gold sparkle wrap meets, but that's not seen from the front. Adrian made 3 kits several years ago and these were his first drum sets. Please check the fields highlighted in red. The hardware was lighter, and I suppose cut the cost somewhat. All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. Ludwig drums | ludwigdrums All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. Availability: Sold out Shell sizes Bass drum - 14" x 22" Floor tom - 16" x 16" Tom tom - 9" x 13" The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. Updates will be made often. IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! Typical signs of light use, patina from age, no heavy corrosion on hardware. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. A funny thing happened some time ago. 1970 LUDWIG Gold Sparkle Drum Set - Complete Set in Excellent - Reverb READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. 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. 2/6/21: HERE IN IL: INCREDIBLE CAMCO OAKLAWN 12/12/16/22/22/5x14 ONE OWNER! I had forgotten he had those.