Standards usually have smooth low mass lugs. She's a looker that's for sure It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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. New Old Stock 12/14/18/4x14. Steve on Craviotto Center Stage kit: HERE. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. /31/22: IMPORTANT COOL NEWS ABOUT OUR NYC STORE!! 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. 1. That's why it's in amazing condition! 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 5 Drum Sets. Reviews. This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. EBAY auctions. Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. MENU. See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. Ludwig drums 60's finishes | Vintage Ludwig Drums History Precision Drum Co. 2012 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 GIVE US A CALL AT (845) 635-9820. Check out our selection here! 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? VINTAGE FM DRUMS - Vintage Drum Restoration Services, Drum Repair 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 | eBay Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! Starcraft drumZ. All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. 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. 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/. We'll settle that for you. Oops, looks like you forgot something. See and buy the kits HERE. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room. early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. 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. 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. 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! Great review! 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. Steve's Website Status Updates: HERE. Ludwig Custom. These are the Ludwig Catalog Finishe pages from Ludwig Drum Catalogs. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. See it HERE. Currency: Hey! 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 great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these 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 Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. 1970s Ludwig Vistalite 14x22" Bass Drum with Single-Color Finish 1970s Ludwigs - Confusing Me | Drummerworld Forum Click Here. It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. 1973 Ludwig Catalog. 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. Non-US regional data coming soon. Purchase with or without the snare. About This Listing. Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. 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. Ludwig drums 70's timeline | Vintage Ludwig Drums History We'll have product specific videos, interviews, instructional videos, special interest and more. We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. Check them out. 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. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. I met him with the cash. 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. Acrylic drums had been in production for a number of years before Ludwig delved into it. We have them IN STOCK, OVER 200 DRUMS. If you have any questions please email me WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . 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. consists of a 14" X 22", a 22" bass drum, a 9" X 13" Tom Tom and 16" X 16" Floor Tom. See the list. The perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. 20" $2499. It is pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. Triple inlays. 1 of 3. All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! 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. Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . NYC: HERE. The only example ever to surface, and it is a 71 YR OLD FULL,COMPLETE KIT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY. Chicago Collection. Used 70's Vintage Ludwig Drum Set, Butcher Block finish, 13,14,16,18, 24 - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. 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. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish UNREAL! I plan to buy an electronic set. It is much like the Acrolite series. Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. I love the seventies version of this finish, but I must admit I like the 60s version more. 1970 Ludwig Acrolite Snare | Reverb 18" kits $2349. Very cool and lots of history here. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Ludwig 1970's Natural Maple Drum Set | Reverb 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. 22x14 kick drum. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets - Vintage Drum Guide Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 70's drum kits for sale The rarest set I have ever seen! 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! See and buy the kits. 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 made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. 22"-16"- 13" -12" Original Natural Maple Finish called by Ludwig "Therm-O-Gloss" Toms have adjustable mufflers. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. Click Here. supplement, This is the finish selection Listed: 9 months ago Views: 837 Steve on new Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. RED, GREEN, SMOKE, YELLOW, AMBER, BLUE, PINK, CLEAR. Home; . This was the shell design that came to be in '67. 1. Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." Those were snare drums, no sets. VIDEO CHANNEL: See all of our videos here:youtube.com/stevemaxwelldrumsWe've got over 130 videos. 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. A funny thing happened some time ago.