Steve's Website Status Updates: HERE. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Click Here. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 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. Which actually has the original heads on it HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. 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. Netherlands, The great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. 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. See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum That's why it's in amazing condition! We definitely want to communicate with you. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. UNREAL! early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. Ludwig Vistalite 1970's 10 X 9 Inch Tom New Remo Heads Pattern C Vintage Rare. Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. Listed: 9 months ago Views: 837 Latest Videos: Steve demos a wood dyna: HERE. Matching snares in stock also. 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. Details: 9X13 tom 10X14 tom 16X16 floor tom 16X18 floor tom 14X24 bass drum All drums in . Ludwig badges are simple characteristic indicating which era a Ludwig drum could be placed. Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. Great review! See them on our Reverb stores: ILLINOIS: HERE. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! New video for Craviotto Timeless Timber 5.5x14 1 of 1 birdseye/gold and also Timeless Timber Birch 4x14 #12 of 25. 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. Triple inlays. The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. Ready to ship! Incredibly, Sam Bacco was able to find some 600 year old Timeless Timber birch and was able to craft kit #1000 from this wood. They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. Louie Bellson's Rogers WMP Drum Set and his wood Dynasonic snare drum! If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. The only example ever to surface, and it is a 71 YR OLD FULL,COMPLETE KIT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." 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. 1. Ludwig Acrolite Snare with 1970 date stamp and blue-and-olive pointed badge. 12/14/20, 13/16/22 and 12/14/12x18 "Jazzette"size bass drum. Steve, Maxwell Private Auctions update! This is a virtual match to my 14 / 18 / 24 Ludwig thermogloss mahogany kit. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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 The importers of foreign drums certainly took advantage of this lucrative situation, and so the American market was flooded with foreign made drum sets. Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. 5x14 snares $599. When using a paint/finish remover like "Zipstrip" to remove old glue from drum shells, wait at least 24 hours before applying . By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Concert Toms 10 12 13 14 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 hope it goes to a good home to enjoy as much as I did for 52 years! Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. I plan to buy an electronic set. This made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. 13x9 Full details soon. The only sign of age is at the edge where the gold sparkle wrap meets, but that's not seen from the front. The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. I drove all the way to Savannah only to find he was selling his "black" diamond pearl Ludwigs. May 8, 2015: Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. This set is a milestone in Craviotto history and will soon be in my IL store along side kit #1. 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. SHOP OUR STORES-ILLINOIS REVERB: HERE FORK'S REVERB:HERE. Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. 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 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. LATEST PRODUCTS:cymbals, drum sets,snares,all items ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares, ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares. Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. MENU. The sound of these sets is incredible! The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. 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. Note: Estimate based on US sales prices for similar items on Reverb. Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! 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. See details and videos, Lots more new drums below and even more on our Illinois Reverb store. 22x14 kick drum. The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. Home; . selection from the 1998 Ludwig Drum Catalog, Reference Thanks for looking We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. Jan 19th: EXCLUSIVE for us with Ludwig: Rose Marine Pearl!! Thread starter QuinnTheEskimo; Start date Sep 7, 2009; Sep 7, 2009 #1 . 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. Follow this Product - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. In this instance, it was during the attempted wrap restoration on a vintage 1970s Ludwig chrome-over-wood 24" bass drum. Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. Please check the fields highlighted in red. 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/. 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. Sponsored. See information, links and the movie trailer, 2/28/23: Just in! Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. About This Listing. 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. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! Please see feedback $1,475.00. These were meticulously cleaned and detailed See our exclusive video of this great new innovation from Craviotto: Click Here. The rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Just click HERE. Steve's Video Selections page. 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. The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. 1. This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. https://reverb.com/news/how-to-date-a-ludwig. Shell has a few scratches and the hoops have a few small rust spots, but drum is in great playing condition. Click Here: 11/16/11:Another First From Craviotto: New lug style bop kit!! The characteristics of maple offered more volume, a brighter tone, and tuning versatility. READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. Take a look and stay tuned for the finished drum. 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. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. Ludwig manufactured the hand engraved, black nickel plated shell drum in the 20's. The Black Beauty is prized by both collectors and drummers. He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Additional Info. Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! Drum Outfits, Snare Drums, Marching & Concert Drums, Timpani, Mallets, Drumsticks, Drumheads, Atlas Hardware, Atlas Drum Luggage and much more. This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. Johnny pioneered the solid shell timeless timber drums back in the very early 2000s. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Typical signs of light use, patina from age, no heavy corrosion on hardware. I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. My friends and family are always on the search also. ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. This is the book for you. IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! Vistalite drums were the name for the acrylic drums produced by Ludwig. We have what you need. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. EBAY auctions. Ludwig would use the Classic lugs if they were low on Standard lugs. Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. See and buy the kits. (#314255977917) . LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. HERE. VIDEO CHANNEL: See all of our videos here:youtube.com/stevemaxwelldrumsWe've got over 130 videos. 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! CRAVIOTTO TIMELESS TIMBER SNARE DRUMS FOR SALE, 1. 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 5 Drum Sets. Details. The highest quality service is our hallmark, and we take this very seriously. Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. Pics and video soon! EUR See Steve's video HERE. My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. Courtesy: LudwigDrummer.com. She's a looker that's for sure 8/23/11:NEW! New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! 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. 1. 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. 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). Reviews. Steve on new Premier bop kit: HERE. The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. A funny thing happened some time ago. Click Here: 12/15/11: THISIS INCREDIBLE! 16x16 This beautiful set of Ludwig Bronze Strata Standards was seen by one of my friends on one of those equipment sale pages on Facebook. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | Musical Instruments & Gear, Percussion, Accessories | eBay! selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 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. Ludwig Drums - 4 Piece, 6 Ply Male Shells, Late 70's, Pointy Black/Olive Badges. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. On our Reverb store. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling 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. 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. 22 x14 This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. The only reason I am selling it is because of the noise bothering my neighbors. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. She's not perfect but neither was Roxanne Check this section out frequently. NYC: HERE. 1 of 3. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. We will do a video featuring both of these sets. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! This drum gave birth to the Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic snare drum - the most recorded snare drum in history. Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. Craviotto Sequoia 2750 years old. Some info on the first wave of items! 1973 Ludwig Catalog. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room. The rarest set I have ever seen! Chicago Collection. 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. 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. Recently Butch called and offered this set to me. This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. Check them out. Color Swatches. Books and Catalogs. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. 18" kits $2349. Hey! 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. WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. We are your go-to source for buying and selling the rarest vintage drums. 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. Hey! Starcraft drumZ. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. The rail consolette does a wonderful job . I am always on the hunt for a nice vintage drum set for sale. Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. selection from the 1982 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish See it. Steve on new Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. Otherwise, it's in MINT condition. Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! The other colors are more rare. 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. I had forgotten he had those. Currency: Click Here. Courtesy: 2/6/21: HERE IN IL: INCREDIBLE CAMCO OAKLAWN 12/12/16/22/22/5x14 ONE OWNER! Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. The hardware was lighter, and I suppose cut the cost somewhat. We'll settle that for you. 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. He is the manager of the percussion department at Portman's Music Store in Savannah, Ga. Almost ready to go live! Some special deals! 1971 Ludwig Catalog. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. Standards usually have smooth low mass lugs. Learn More. 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. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. This was a quadra plus kit originally Copyright 2016 Not So 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. All rights reserved. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. We have Finishes for WFL Ludwig & Ludwig and The Ludwig Drum Company. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Adrian made 3 kits several years ago and these were his first drum sets. 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 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 . As a result, drum set sales began to soar. . The Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . Larry Bunkers Gretsch 50s Copper Mist 12 14 20, 1. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. 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. Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 1. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com or by text at 630-865-6849. The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes. Precision Drum Co. 2012 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 GIVE US A CALL AT (845) 635-9820. Click Here. Standard series; Snare and tom-toms "Select 4-ply diamond wood shells", Bass drums 6-ply. Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. When Ringo chose Oyster Black for his Ludwig drums, he made a great choice. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. 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? We have them IN STOCK, OVER 200 DRUMS. This was the shell design that came to be in '67. I love the seventies version of this finish, but I must admit I like the 60s version more. Great review! New collection for sale. It is much like the Acrolite series. We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! The 1978 Combo series was made with old 3-ply shells until they were used up; the inside was sprayed with granitone. CHICAGO-LAND STORE UPDATE AND PHOTO TOUR: HERE. ALL GRETSCH SNARES AND SETS INCLUDING OUR USA CUSTOM, BROADKASTER, AND BROOKLYN SHELL BANK DRUMS. Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! Very cool and lots of history here. Oops, looks like you forgot something. All rights reserved. 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 Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. Please check the fields highlighted in red. We'll have product specific videos, interviews, instructional videos, special interest and more. consists of a 14" X 22", a 22" bass drum, a 9" X 13" Tom Tom and 16" X 16" Floor Tom. It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. NEW! Overnight every young person wanted to be a drummer or play guitar. 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. I met him with the cash. 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. NO WAITING 22 WEEKS! (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums. These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. I truly appreciate a call from someone telling me about a drum set that they saw somewhere. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. The 70's blue and olive badge started as rhombus shape with pointed non-continuous lower left and upper right corners. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. These shells were not only stronger but less expensive to make. 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 I think every Ludwig collector loves this finish. 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. 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.
