1970's ludwig drum finishes

HERE. 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. Latest Videos: Steve demos a wood dyna: HERE. 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. 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. 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. 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. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. 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. 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. Purchase with or without the snare. Check out our selection here! Currency: May 8, 2015: Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. The other colors are more rare. The rarest set I have ever seen! Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. See it. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. 1 of 3. CRAVIOTTO TIMELESS TIMBER SNARE DRUMS FOR SALE, 1. RED, GREEN, SMOKE, YELLOW, AMBER, BLUE, PINK, CLEAR. 22x14 kick drum. Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint 1976 LATEST PRODUCTS:cymbals, drum sets,snares,all items ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares, ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares. 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 . Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. The great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Sponsored. 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. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 5x14 snares $599. He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. Acrylic drums had been in production for a number of years before Ludwig delved into it. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. Ludwig Drums - 4 Piece, 6 Ply Male Shells, Late 70's, Pointy Black/Olive Badges. Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. 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. Reviews. A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. Check them out. 1971 Ludwig Catalog. Home; . The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. 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. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! Oops, looks like you forgot something. Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. Johnny pioneered the solid shell timeless timber drums back in the very early 2000s. 1. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. It is pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. 1. IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! In this instance, it was during the attempted wrap restoration on a vintage 1970s Ludwig chrome-over-wood 24" bass drum. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. See and buy the kits HERE. (#314255977917) . 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 Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums. Some info on the first wave of items! Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. On our Reverb store. This set was sold and kept in NOS condition and then sold to my client who also kept it in NOS condition. The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. 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. These were meticulously cleaned and detailed 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. Craviotto Sequoia 2750 years old. Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. Hey! 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. See Steve's video HERE. The 70's blue and olive badge started as rhombus shape with pointed non-continuous lower left and upper right corners. Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? . It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. Typical signs of light use, patina from age, no heavy corrosion on hardware. Steve's Video Selections page. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | Musical Instruments & Gear, Percussion, Accessories | eBay! Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. Please check the fields highlighted in red. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. 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? It features all original factory components free of any modifications. Check this section out frequently. Oops, looks like you forgot something. See and buy the kits. The rest is history. The rail consolette does a wonderful job . New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. Matching snares in stock also. The perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. 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. Edges are fine. The only example ever to surface, and it is a 71 YR OLD FULL,COMPLETE KIT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY. Almost ready to go live! Click Here: 11/16/11:Another First From Craviotto: New lug style bop kit!! It is much like the Acrolite series. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. 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. Great review! $336.40 . Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. Details: 9X13 tom 10X14 tom 16X16 floor tom 16X18 floor tom 14X24 bass drum All drums in . My friends and family are always on the search also. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Just like the catalog kit but ours has two 22s. Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. Courtesy: 1973 Ludwig Catalog. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. 18" kits $2349. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Otherwise, it's in MINT condition. This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. 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 Ludwig Vistalite 1970's 10 X 9 Inch Tom New Remo Heads Pattern C Vintage Rare. The 1978 Combo series was made with old 3-ply shells until they were used up; the inside was sprayed with granitone. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. These shells were not only stronger but less expensive to make. Steve on new Premier bop kit: HERE. This set is a milestone in Craviotto history and will soon be in my IL store along side kit #1. Color Swatches. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. Please check the fields highlighted in red. One could argue the best complement to skill, pocket or "chops" is the equipment that lets the drummer's talent shine through. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: We'll settle that for you. Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. About This Listing. Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! We definitely want to communicate with you. 3/17/12: Now, Maxwell Drums brings you even MORE custom options for your Craviotto drum set! 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. 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. - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. Ludwig Acrolite Snare with 1970 date stamp and blue-and-olive pointed badge. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. Steve's Website Status Updates: HERE. New Old Stock 12/14/18/4x14. All Rights Reserved, White paint (except for larger, 18" floor toms which were left unfinished), Shell date-stamping started with red ink in 1956 with comparitively large numbers and letters, 1961 and 1962 stamping were still red, but with slightly smaller characters, 1963 shells can be found with either red or black ink stamps, Beginning in September / October 1968; most shells were made with 3-ply Maple / Poplar / Maple, Change back to natural finish interior except for the Standard series which changed directly from white paint to granitone. 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 5 Drum Sets. from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" 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. 1. Full details soon. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes. Overnight every young person wanted to be a drummer or play guitar. Thread starter QuinnTheEskimo; Start date Sep 7, 2009; Sep 7, 2009 #1 . 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. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. We will do a video featuring both of these sets. He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. Louie Bellson's Rogers WMP Drum Set and his wood Dynasonic snare drum! 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". early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. The characteristics of maple offered more volume, a brighter tone, and tuning versatility. I had forgotten he had those. This was a quadra plus kit originally The sound of these sets is incredible! supplement, This is the finish selection It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. We have a new Video Program section of our site. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. 12/14/20, 13/16/22 and 12/14/12x18 "Jazzette"size bass drum. We have them IN STOCK, OVER 200 DRUMS. I think every Ludwig collector loves this finish. Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. I am always on the hunt for a nice vintage drum set for sale. Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. Adrian made 3 kits several years ago and these were his first drum sets. I truly appreciate a call from someone telling me about a drum set that they saw somewhere. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. I plan to buy an electronic set. selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. Some special deals! $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? consists of a 14" X 22", a 22" bass drum, a 9" X 13" Tom Tom and 16" X 16" Floor Tom. Ludwig would use the Classic lugs if they were low on Standard lugs. Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. When using a paint/finish remover like "Zipstrip" to remove old glue from drum shells, wait at least 24 hours before applying . Only available from us in these bass drum sizes. In the 1960s rock music took off in America as the British invasion, and the Beatles in particular came on the scene. Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. LudwigDrummer.com, 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum selection from the 1998 Ludwig Drum Catalog, Reference Sounds terrific. New collection for sale. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. The pattern became bigger and the color became blacker. READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? 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. NEWS! $2349 for 12/14/18, plus $599 for optional 5x14 snare. Updates will be made often. Jan 19th: EXCLUSIVE for us with Ludwig: Rose Marine Pearl!! 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). He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear. Ludwig manufactured the hand engraved, black nickel plated shell drum in the 20's. The Black Beauty is prized by both collectors and drummers.