Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. 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. The rest is history. I had forgotten he had those. Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums.
Ludwig Classic Series | About 1970's Ludwig Classic Series Drums Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. 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. NYC: HERE.
1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes | [DFO] Drum Forum The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. 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. ALL GRETSCH SNARES AND SETS INCLUDING OUR USA CUSTOM, BROADKASTER, AND BROOKLYN SHELL BANK DRUMS. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Oops, looks like you forgot something. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
Drum wraps - Precision Drum Company, Inc. - Since 1961 A funny thing happened some time ago. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 1 of 3. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. Johnny pioneered the solid shell timeless timber drums back in the very early 2000s. The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. 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. Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. 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. I plan to buy an electronic set. Take a look and stay tuned for the finished drum. Only available from us in these bass drum sizes. Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! My friends and family are always on the search also. 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/. 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. Thread starter QuinnTheEskimo; Start date Sep 7, 2009; Sep 7, 2009 #1 . To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. CHICAGO-LAND STORE UPDATE AND PHOTO TOUR: HERE. These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. $1,475.00. The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. 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. 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 . Listed: 9 months ago Views: 837 Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. It is much like the Acrolite series. 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Some special deals! Great review! 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. 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. Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." Adrian made 3 kits several years ago and these were his first drum sets. Oops, looks like you forgot something. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. See and buy the kits. Everything you see in the pictures is included. This beautiful set of Ludwig Bronze Strata Standards was seen by one of my friends on one of those equipment sale pages on Facebook. selection from the 1998 Ludwig Drum Catalog, Reference See it HERE. SHOP OUR STORES-ILLINOIS REVERB: HERE FORK'S REVERB:HERE. It features all original factory components free of any modifications. Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. 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. 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 white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. Latest Videos: Steve demos a wood dyna: HERE. 18" kits $2349. He is the manager of the percussion department at Portman's Music Store in Savannah, Ga. It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. Very cool and lots of history here. 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection 3/17/12: Now, Maxwell Drums brings you even MORE custom options for your Craviotto drum set! The hardware was lighter, and I suppose cut the cost somewhat. 22 x14
Ludwig Vistalite | About 1970's Ludwig Super Classic Drums Note: Estimate based on US sales prices for similar items on Reverb. The perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! . 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. We are your go-to source for buying and selling the rarest vintage drums.
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Ludwig drums | ludwigdrums Click Here: 11/16/11:Another First From Craviotto: New lug style bop kit!! The rarest set I have ever seen!
We have Finishes for WFL Ludwig & Ludwig and The Ludwig Drum Company. We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. Ludwig Acrolite Snare with 1970 date stamp and blue-and-olive pointed badge. Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE .
Ludwig 1970's Natural Maple Drum Set | Reverb The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. All rights reserved. We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. Pics and video soon!
He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear. Additional Info. Steve's Website Status Updates: HERE. 1. selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. 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. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets. 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. Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. Standard series; Snare and tom-toms "Select 4-ply diamond wood shells", Bass drums 6-ply. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. May 8, 2015: Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. 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. 12/14/20, 13/16/22 and 12/14/12x18 "Jazzette"size bass drum. I've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. We will do a video featuring both of these sets.
1970 Ludwig Drum Sets - Vintage Drum Guide Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum Please check the fields highlighted in red.
1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | eBay Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. Reviews. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. I hope it goes to a good home to enjoy as much as I did for 52 years! 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes. 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". Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. Ludwig Custom. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. Starcraft drumZ. I think every Ludwig collector loves this finish. See the list.
Used 70's Vintage Ludwig Drum Set, Butcher Block finish, 13,14,16,18, 24 They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. 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. The rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again.
1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic Drum Set Not So Modern Drummer Vistalite drums were the name for the acrylic drums produced by Ludwig. 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. 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. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums.
1970s Ludwig Vistalite 14x22" Bass Drum with Single-Color Finish The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8.
The only reason I am selling it is because of the noise bothering my neighbors. Shell has a few scratches and the hoops have a few small rust spots, but drum is in great playing condition. See them on our Reverb stores: ILLINOIS: HERE. In the 1960s rock music took off in America as the British invasion, and the Beatles in particular came on the scene. from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits"
Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. I truly appreciate a call from someone telling me about a drum set that they saw somewhere. Matching snares in stock also. 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. Hey! Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room. 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? She's not perfect but neither was Roxanne This is a virtual match to my 14 / 18 / 24 Ludwig thermogloss mahogany kit. Great review!
Vintage Snare Drums online Ludwig Drum Finishes - Vintage Ludwig Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. 2/6/21: HERE IN IL: INCREDIBLE CAMCO OAKLAWN 12/12/16/22/22/5x14 ONE OWNER! 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. 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). 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. Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed.
1970s Ludwigs - Confusing Me | Drummerworld Forum If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Check them out. Non-US regional data coming soon. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Courtesy: LudwigDrummer.com. I love the seventies version of this finish, but I must admit I like the 60s version more. Some info on the first wave of items! Purchase with or without the snare. Drum Outfits, Snare Drums, Marching & Concert Drums, Timpani, Mallets, Drumsticks, Drumheads, Atlas Hardware, Atlas Drum Luggage and much more. HERE. 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, 14x22, 6.5x14. Check this section out frequently. Sounds terrific. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. 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 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. supplement, This is the finish selection
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 set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. Just like the catalog kit but ours has two 22s. I drove all the way to Savannah only to find he was selling his "black" diamond pearl Ludwigs.
The Ludwig Acrolite | Drummerworld Forum 1970s Ludwig Standard S-330 drum set finished in bronze strata Ludwig Vintage Drums for sale | eBay Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. 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.