1. READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums. Edges are fine. Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. Larry Bunkers Gretsch 50s Copper Mist 12 14 20, 1. See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. The rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. https://reverb.com/news/how-to-date-a-ludwig. 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. 1970's Ludwig Bass Drum | Reverb It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. The highest quality service is our hallmark, and we take this very seriously. Ludwig Drums :: Shell Guide The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. VIDEO CHANNEL: See all of our videos here:youtube.com/stevemaxwelldrumsWe've got over 130 videos. Those were snare drums, no sets. 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". This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. The hardware was lighter, and I suppose cut the cost somewhat. On our Reverb store. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes. Home; . Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". As a result, drum set sales began to soar. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. She's a looker that's for sure from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 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. Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. Ludwig drums 70's timeline | Vintage Ludwig Drums History 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets - Vintage Drum Guide The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. That's why it's in amazing condition! Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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 Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." 1973 Ludwig Catalog. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 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. We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! 13x9 Some special deals! Ludwig manufactured the hand engraved, black nickel plated shell drum in the 20's. The Black Beauty is prized by both collectors and drummers. Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum MENU. The great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. The rarest set I have ever seen! 1. Ludwig Vintage Drums for sale | eBay The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear. It features all original factory components free of any modifications. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. Re done bearing edges on vintage drums - [DFO] Drum Forum SHOP OUR STORES-ILLINOIS REVERB: HERE FORK'S REVERB:HERE. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes | [DFO] Drum Forum The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Hey! 1 of 3. See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. 1970 LUDWIG Gold Sparkle Drum Set - Complete Set in Excellent - Reverb 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! Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. 2/6/21: HERE IN IL: INCREDIBLE CAMCO OAKLAWN 12/12/16/22/22/5x14 ONE OWNER! The characteristics of maple offered more volume, a brighter tone, and tuning versatility. Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. Beginning in 1976, the Classic series was made with new molds and a new construction; small (6" and 8") toms were 4-ply and larger drums were 6-ply maple & poplar, with no reinforcement rings. My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. Steve on new Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. See the list. The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. New collection for sale. IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! 3/17/12: Now, Maxwell Drums brings you even MORE custom options for your Craviotto drum set! Thanks for looking For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! This was a quadra plus kit originally Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. I hope it goes to a good home to enjoy as much as I did for 52 years! $1,475.00. I added the 13 from the same era supplement, This is the finish selection 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. 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. Steve Maxwell Vintage and Custom Drums Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. It is much like the Acrolite series. This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. Click Here. Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. Check them out. 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 . LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? 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 Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 70's drum kits for sale This made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. Ludwig 1970's Natural Maple Drum Set | Reverb My friends and family are always on the search also. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. The rest is history. (#314255977917) . 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 Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. 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. Just click HERE. Purchase with or without the snare. Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! 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 Just like the catalog kit but ours has two 22s. This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. See them on our Reverb stores: ILLINOIS: HERE. Vintage (70's?) Ludwig Kit! | Drummerworld Forum I drove all the way to Savannah only to find he was selling his "black" diamond pearl Ludwigs. Ludwig Drums :: Home 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. 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. 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. Ludwig Classic Series | About 1970's Ludwig Classic Series Drums Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 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. selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. $2349 for 12/14/18, plus $599 for optional 5x14 snare. HERE. We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com or by text at 630-865-6849. Steve's Website Status Updates: HERE. from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. Reviews. Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. ALL GRETSCH SNARES AND SETS INCLUDING OUR USA CUSTOM, BROADKASTER, AND BROOKLYN SHELL BANK DRUMS. 1. 8/23/11:NEW! 22"-16"- 13" -12" Original Natural Maple Finish called by Ludwig "Therm-O-Gloss" Toms have adjustable mufflers. Thread starter QuinnTheEskimo; Start date Sep 7, 2009; Sep 7, 2009 #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. We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. When Ringo chose Oyster Black for his Ludwig drums, he made a great choice. Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. Steve, Maxwell Private Auctions update! Netherlands, By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? It is pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. All rights reserved. Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint 1976 Note: Estimate based on US sales prices for similar items on Reverb. 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. 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, Availability: Sold out Shell sizes Bass drum - 14" x 22" Floor tom - 16" x 16" Tom tom - 9" x 13" Louie Bellson's Rogers WMP Drum Set and his wood Dynasonic snare drum! Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. Starcraft drumZ. Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. It is much like the Acrolite series. See and buy the kits. Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. Steve on new Premier bop kit: HERE. In the 1960s rock music took off in America as the British invasion, and the Beatles in particular came on the scene. Drum wraps - Precision Drum Company, Inc. - Since 1961 $336.40 . Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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. Updates will be made often. He is the manager of the percussion department at Portman's Music Store in Savannah, Ga. Click Here: 12/15/11: THISIS INCREDIBLE! Vintage Ludwig Drums | Thanks for visiting the Vintage Ludwig Drum Site 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. The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. This set was sold and kept in NOS condition and then sold to my client who also kept it in NOS condition. 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. Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. These shells were not only stronger but less expensive to make. This was the shell design that came to be in '67. See information, links and the movie trailer, 2/28/23: Just in! It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. Ludwig badges are simple characteristic indicating which era a Ludwig drum could be placed. This is the book for you. Which actually has the original heads on it 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. The Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. Please see feedback DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! 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. 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/. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. Acrylic drums had been in production for a number of years before Ludwig delved into it. Click Here: 11/16/11:Another First From Craviotto: New lug style bop kit!! Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. consists of a 14" X 22", a 22" bass drum, a 9" X 13" Tom Tom and 16" X 16" Floor Tom. LATEST PRODUCTS:cymbals, drum sets,snares,all items ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares, ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares. Listed: 9 months ago Views: 837 The importers of foreign drums certainly took advantage of this lucrative situation, and so the American market was flooded with foreign made drum sets. Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. NEWS! Full details soon. Matching snares in stock also. Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. Almost ready to go live! Standards usually have smooth low mass lugs. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. 8.5 of 10 IMHO A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. Non-US regional data coming soon. All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! Otherwise, it's in MINT condition. 1. Additional Info. 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. UNREAL! Ludwig natural finish 1970-1975 questions - [DFO] Drum Forum Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. Vistalite drums were the name for the acrylic drums produced by Ludwig.