Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. She's not perfect but neither was Roxanne Recently Butch called and offered this set to me. NEW! from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish This is a virtual match to my 14 / 18 / 24 Ludwig thermogloss mahogany kit. The characteristics of maple offered more volume, a brighter tone, and tuning versatility. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. We definitely want to communicate with you. 22 x14 Availability: Sold out Shell sizes Bass drum - 14" x 22" Floor tom - 16" x 16" Tom tom - 9" x 13" These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. All rights reserved. Listed: 9 months ago Views: 837 8.5 of 10 IMHO Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. The only example ever to surface, and it is a 71 YR OLD FULL,COMPLETE KIT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY. 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. Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com or by text at 630-865-6849. See them on our Reverb stores: ILLINOIS: HERE. Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. 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. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. A funny thing happened some time ago. The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. Non-US regional data coming soon. Almost ready to go live! Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! Please check the fields highlighted in red. 8/23/11:NEW! Ludwig would use the Classic lugs if they were low on Standard lugs. 1. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Currency: CRAVIOTTO TIMELESS TIMBER SNARE DRUMS FOR SALE, 1. LATEST PRODUCTS:cymbals, drum sets,snares,all items ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares, ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares. . Thread starter QuinnTheEskimo; Start date Sep 7, 2009; Sep 7, 2009 #1 . Only available from us in these bass drum sizes. 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. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. Click Here. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . This drum gave birth to the Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic snare drum - the most recorded snare drum in history. LudwigDrummer.com, 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach The other colors are more rare. Concert Toms 10 12 13 14 He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. 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 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. The only reason I am selling it is because of the noise bothering my neighbors. This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. The great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. The rarest set I have ever seen! Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." It is pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. We are your go-to source for buying and selling the rarest vintage drums. Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Vistalite drums were the name for the acrylic drums produced by Ludwig. Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. Everything you see in the pictures is included. 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 Oops, looks like you forgot something. Ludwig Custom. See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. 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 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. They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. Please see feedback All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! Purchase with or without the snare. Learn More. This is the book for you. One could argue the best complement to skill, pocket or "chops" is the equipment that lets the drummer's talent shine through. Pics and video soon! Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. Steve on Craviotto Center Stage kit: HERE. 1. View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. This was the shell design that came to be in '67. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. 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. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. Starcraft drumZ. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. 16x16 NYC: HERE. These are the Ludwig Catalog Finishe pages from Ludwig Drum Catalogs. 1 of 3. Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. 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. I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. The Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. It features all original factory components free of any modifications. As a result, drum set sales began to soar. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. 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. Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! 3/17/12: Now, Maxwell Drums brings you even MORE custom options for your Craviotto drum set! Check out our selection here! Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . Take a look and stay tuned for the finished drum. 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. The sound of these sets is incredible! supplement, This is the finish selection This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. That's why it's in amazing condition! Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. ALL GRETSCH SNARES AND SETS INCLUDING OUR USA CUSTOM, BROADKASTER, AND BROOKLYN SHELL BANK DRUMS. The importers of foreign drums certainly took advantage of this lucrative situation, and so the American market was flooded with foreign made drum sets. This was a quadra plus kit originally Check this section out frequently. This set is a milestone in Craviotto history and will soon be in my IL store along side kit #1. We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. I drove all the way to Savannah only to find he was selling his "black" diamond pearl Ludwigs. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. 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. Larry Bunkers Gretsch 50s Copper Mist 12 14 20, 1. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. See information, links and the movie trailer, 2/28/23: Just in! The highest quality service is our hallmark, and we take this very seriously. 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" Please check the fields highlighted in red. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. The rest is history. This made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. 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. https://reverb.com/news/how-to-date-a-ludwig. Just like the catalog kit but ours has two 22s. Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Very cool and lots of history here. Louie Bellson's Rogers WMP Drum Set and his wood Dynasonic snare 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. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. I plan to buy an electronic set. Steve on new Premier bop kit: HERE. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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. Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. 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). HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. 1. See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. 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. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. 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 Please check the fields highlighted in red. My friends and family are always on the search also. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear. VIDEO CHANNEL: See all of our videos here:youtube.com/stevemaxwelldrumsWe've got over 130 videos. 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 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. If you have any questions please email me The only sign of age is at the edge where the gold sparkle wrap meets, but that's not seen from the front. I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. 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. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. The rail consolette does a wonderful job . 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. - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. I had forgotten he had those. Triple inlays. New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! consists of a 14" X 22", a 22" bass drum, a 9" X 13" Tom Tom and 16" X 16" Floor Tom. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. See details and videos, Lots more new drums below and even more on our Illinois Reverb store. Oops, looks like you forgot something. The rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. 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. Check them out. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes. Shell has a few scratches and the hoops have a few small rust spots, but drum is in great playing condition. The hardware was lighter, and I suppose cut the cost somewhat. Jan 19th: EXCLUSIVE for us with Ludwig: Rose Marine Pearl!! Which actually has the original heads on it Additional Info. Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. See it. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. New Old Stock 12/14/18/4x14. The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. I am always on the hunt for a nice vintage drum set for sale. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. We'll have product specific videos, interviews, instructional videos, special interest and more. See and buy the kits HERE. In this instance, it was during the attempted wrap restoration on a vintage 1970s Ludwig chrome-over-wood 24" bass drum. Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. These were meticulously cleaned and detailed Reviews. 1. Click Here. Steve on new Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. 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. turn on the red light 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | Musical Instruments & Gear, Percussion, Accessories | eBay! Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 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.