Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. 8.5 of 10 IMHO Edges are fine. This beautiful set of Ludwig Bronze Strata Standards was seen by one of my friends on one of those equipment sale pages on Facebook. Typical signs of light use, patina from age, no heavy corrosion on hardware. In the 1960s rock music took off in America as the British invasion, and the Beatles in particular came on the scene. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums. 22"-16"- 13" -12" Original Natural Maple Finish called by Ludwig "Therm-O-Gloss" Toms have adjustable mufflers. The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? LudwigDrummer.com, 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach The 1978 Combo series was made with old 3-ply shells until they were used up; the inside was sprayed with granitone. Learn More. Non-US regional data coming soon. NO WAITING 22 WEEKS! I hope it goes to a good home to enjoy as much as I did for 52 years! The pattern became bigger and the color became blacker. Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. We have a new Video Program section of our site. 8/23/11:NEW! 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. Latest Videos: Steve demos a wood dyna: HERE. 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Steve's Website Status Updates: HERE. We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. 1 of 3. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. 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. consists of a 14" X 22", a 22" bass drum, a 9" X 13" Tom Tom and 16" X 16" Floor Tom. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. 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. I drove all the way to Savannah only to find he was selling his "black" diamond pearl Ludwigs. We have what you need. Just click HERE. 22 x14 (#314255977917) . When using a paint/finish remover like "Zipstrip" to remove old glue from drum shells, wait at least 24 hours before applying . 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. 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. 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. 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. Please see feedback $1,475.00. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. 22x14 kick drum. Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum Oops, looks like you forgot something. These were meticulously cleaned and detailed The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. A funny thing happened some time ago. Click Here: 11/16/11:Another First From Craviotto: New lug style bop kit!! Johnny pioneered the solid shell timeless timber drums back in the very early 2000s. 2/6/21: HERE IN IL: INCREDIBLE CAMCO OAKLAWN 12/12/16/22/22/5x14 ONE OWNER! These are the Ludwig Catalog Finishe pages from Ludwig Drum Catalogs. Steve on new Premier bop kit: HERE. Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. Everything you see in the pictures is included. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. 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. Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! Netherlands, The characteristics of maple offered more volume, a brighter tone, and tuning versatility. The rail consolette does a wonderful job . Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. 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. Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. We'll settle that for you. The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. This drum gave birth to the Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic snare drum - the most recorded snare drum in history. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. 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 store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. In this instance, it was during the attempted wrap restoration on a vintage 1970s Ludwig chrome-over-wood 24" bass drum. Ludwig Drums - 4 Piece, 6 Ply Male Shells, Late 70's, Pointy Black/Olive Badges. 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. The 70's blue and olive badge started as rhombus shape with pointed non-continuous lower left and upper right corners. It is much like the Acrolite series. Very cool and lots of history here. 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. I plan to buy an electronic set. 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. Great review! 20" $2499. 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. Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com or by text at 630-865-6849. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) Drum Outfits, Snare Drums, Marching & Concert Drums, Timpani, Mallets, Drumsticks, Drumheads, Atlas Hardware, Atlas Drum Luggage and much more. 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. We have Finishes for WFL Ludwig & Ludwig and The Ludwig Drum Company. 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. 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. Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. See it HERE. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. Color Swatches. New collection for sale. Adrian made 3 kits several years ago and these were his first drum sets. NYC: HERE. . Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. This is the book for you. It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. 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 All rights reserved. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. NEWS! Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. It features all original factory components free of any modifications. 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. The great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. The perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. We have them IN STOCK, OVER 200 DRUMS. As a result, drum set sales began to soar. Recently Butch called and offered this set to me. 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. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". The highest quality service is our hallmark, and we take this very seriously. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. On our Reverb store. Thread starter QuinnTheEskimo; Start date Sep 7, 2009; Sep 7, 2009 #1 . A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. ALL GRETSCH SNARES AND SETS INCLUDING OUR USA CUSTOM, BROADKASTER, AND BROOKLYN SHELL BANK DRUMS. She's a looker that's for sure Oops, looks like you forgot something. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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! The Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. Those were snare drums, no sets. 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. We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. Availability: Sold out Shell sizes Bass drum - 14" x 22" Floor tom - 16" x 16" Tom tom - 9" x 13" I truly appreciate a call from someone telling me about a drum set that they saw somewhere. Great review! 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 . 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | Musical Instruments & Gear, Percussion, Accessories | eBay! The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. $336.40 . See the list. Starcraft drumZ. Ludwig Custom. 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. Sounds terrific. 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 drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room. 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. Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? If you have any questions please email me MENU. Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. 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 Some info on the first wave of items! All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. CRAVIOTTO TIMELESS TIMBER SNARE DRUMS FOR SALE, 1. Almost ready to go live! See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint 1976 The rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. 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: Precision Drum Co. 2012 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 GIVE US A CALL AT (845) 635-9820. . This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. 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 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. 12/14/20, 13/16/22 and 12/14/12x18 "Jazzette"size bass drum. 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 . Books and Catalogs. Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. See details and videos, Lots more new drums below and even more on our Illinois Reverb store. from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. Take a look and stay tuned for the finished drum. DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! Check them out. See and buy the kits. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Ludwig badges are simple characteristic indicating which era a Ludwig drum could be placed. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. This set is a milestone in Craviotto history and will soon be in my IL store along side kit #1. IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! UNREAL! The hardware was lighter, and I suppose cut the cost somewhat. New Old Stock 12/14/18/4x14. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. 1973 Ludwig Catalog. Shell has a few scratches and the hoops have a few small rust spots, but drum is in great playing condition. Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. He is the manager of the percussion department at Portman's Music Store in Savannah, Ga. selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 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. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets. And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. 16x16 New video for Craviotto Timeless Timber 5.5x14 1 of 1 birdseye/gold and also Timeless Timber Birch 4x14 #12 of 25. 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 Acrolite Snare with 1970 date stamp and blue-and-olive pointed badge. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. 13x9 READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. The rest is history. 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 sound of these sets is incredible! Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. Home; . Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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. turn on the red light Click Here: 12/15/11: THISIS INCREDIBLE! RED, GREEN, SMOKE, YELLOW, AMBER, BLUE, PINK, CLEAR. from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish HERE. Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. 1. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! Louie Bellson's Rogers WMP Drum Set and his wood Dynasonic snare drum! Hey! Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. Check out our selection here! Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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". We definitely want to communicate with you. I think every Ludwig collector loves this finish. See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. https://reverb.com/news/how-to-date-a-ludwig. I met him with the cash. I love the seventies version of this finish, but I must admit I like the 60s version more. HERE. early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes. I had forgotten he had those. 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've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. The only example ever to surface, and it is a 71 YR OLD FULL,COMPLETE KIT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY. Some special deals! About This Listing. Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! Incredibly, Sam Bacco was able to find some 600 year old Timeless Timber birch and was able to craft kit #1000 from this wood. 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. HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. 1971 Ludwig Catalog. Standards usually have smooth low mass lugs. 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. Concert Toms 10 12 13 14 Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! Ready to ship! Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. Listed: 9 months ago Views: 837 Steve on Craviotto Center Stage kit: HERE. Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. CHICAGO-LAND STORE UPDATE AND PHOTO TOUR: HERE. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! My friends and family are always on the search also. Thanks for looking 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, 14x22, 6.5x14. Click Here. The other colors are more rare. 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? Overnight every young person wanted to be a drummer or play guitar. Note: Estimate based on US sales prices for similar items on Reverb. This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. Purchase with or without the snare. 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. Otherwise, it's in MINT condition. Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. We'll have product specific videos, interviews, instructional videos, special interest and more.