Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. This was a quadra plus kit originally 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 Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 60's drum kits for sale The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. We'll settle that for you. 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. WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. Edges are fine. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. Check this section out frequently. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. Steve's Website Status Updates: HERE. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, Steve, Maxwell Private Auctions update! Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. That's why it's in amazing condition! The Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. I truly appreciate a call from someone telling me about a drum set that they saw somewhere. supplement, This is the finish selection LATEST PRODUCTS:cymbals, drum sets,snares,all items ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares, ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes | [DFO] Drum Forum Drum wraps - Precision Drum Company, Inc. - Since 1961 If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. Re done bearing edges on vintage drums - [DFO] Drum Forum Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. Pics and video soon! 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. $336.40 . Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. See it. Ludwig Drums :: Shell Guide He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear. Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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. HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. Currency: Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. SHOP OUR STORES-ILLINOIS REVERB: HERE FORK'S REVERB:HERE. 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: [email protected], Lems Cymbal Felts - ultra high quality traditional wool felts. I've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. Note: Estimate based on US sales prices for similar items on Reverb. Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. 5x14 snares $599. 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/. . 1. 1970s Ludwig Standard S-330 drum set finished in bronze strata Oops, looks like you forgot something. ALL GRETSCH SNARES AND SETS INCLUDING OUR USA CUSTOM, BROADKASTER, AND BROOKLYN SHELL BANK DRUMS. I plan to buy an electronic set. Vintage Ludwig 16 X 16 Floor Tom, Red Strata, 1970s Excellent Condition Click Here: 12/15/11: THISIS INCREDIBLE! 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. Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 70's drum kits for sale The highest quality service is our hallmark, and we take this very seriously. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | eBay Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. The rest is history. LudwigDrummer.com, 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach We definitely want to communicate with you. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Sounds terrific. Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. This set is a milestone in Craviotto history and will soon be in my IL store along side kit #1. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Chicago Collection. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. See and buy the kits HERE. Click Here: 11/16/11:Another First From Craviotto: New lug style bop kit!! 1971 Ludwig Catalog. - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. 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 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 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. Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! Ludwig natural finish 1970-1975 questions - [DFO] Drum Forum early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. 22 x14 Adrian made 3 kits several years ago and these were his first drum sets. The hardware was lighter, and I suppose cut the cost somewhat. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. 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 . One could argue the best complement to skill, pocket or "chops" is the equipment that lets the drummer's talent shine through. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets - Vintage Drum Guide 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. READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. $2349 for 12/14/18, plus $599 for optional 5x14 snare. CRAVIOTTO TIMELESS TIMBER SNARE DRUMS FOR SALE, 1. See and buy the kits. This is a virtual match to my 14 / 18 / 24 Ludwig thermogloss mahogany kit. *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. 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. It is much like the Acrolite series. Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. 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 I hope it goes to a good home to enjoy as much as I did for 52 years! Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. Learn More. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. This made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! We have a new Video Program section of our site. Thanks for looking He is the manager of the percussion department at Portman's Music Store in Savannah, Ga. selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Ludwig Drums - 4 Piece, 6 Ply Male Shells, Late 70's, Pointy Black/Olive Badges. Ludwig Vistalite | About 1970's Ludwig Super Classic Drums New video for Craviotto Timeless Timber 5.5x14 1 of 1 birdseye/gold and also Timeless Timber Birch 4x14 #12 of 25. 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. The 70's blue and olive badge started as rhombus shape with pointed non-continuous lower left and upper right corners. All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. She's not perfect but neither was Roxanne Home; . Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! 13x9 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. May 8, 2015: Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. consists of a 14" X 22", a 22" bass drum, a 9" X 13" Tom Tom and 16" X 16" Floor Tom. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: 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. Ready to ship! The rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. Netherlands, VIDEO CHANNEL: See all of our videos here:youtube.com/stevemaxwelldrumsWe've got over 130 videos. selection from the 1998 Ludwig Drum Catalog, Reference DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! Matching snares in stock also. See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. Check them out. New Old Stock 12/14/18/4x14. My friends and family are always on the search also. 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 LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. Drumarchive.com Vintage (70's?) Ludwig Kit! | Drummerworld Forum Standard series; Snare and tom-toms "Select 4-ply diamond wood shells", Bass drums 6-ply. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 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? The importers of foreign drums certainly took advantage of this lucrative situation, and so the American market was flooded with foreign made drum sets. She's a looker that's for sure It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. 1970s Ludwigs - Confusing Me | Drummerworld Forum Vintage Ludwig Drums | Thanks for visiting the Vintage Ludwig Drum Site Great review! RED, GREEN, SMOKE, YELLOW, AMBER, BLUE, PINK, CLEAR. About This Listing. They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. Steve's Video Selections page. We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Please see feedback 18" kits $2349. Oops, looks like you forgot something. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo ShopUp to 25% off select Gibson guitarsShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. When Ringo chose Oyster Black for his Ludwig drums, he made a great choice. Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. Triple inlays. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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. 1970 Ludwig Acrolite Snare | Reverb Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. 3/17/12: Now, Maxwell Drums brings you even MORE custom options for your Craviotto drum set! 2/6/21: HERE IN IL: INCREDIBLE CAMCO OAKLAWN 12/12/16/22/22/5x14 ONE OWNER! Some info on the first wave of items! Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . 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". Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. See the list. The Ludwig Acrolite | Drummerworld Forum Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic Drum Set Not So Modern Drummer We are your go-to source for buying and selling the rarest vintage drums. Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. The only reason I am selling it is because of the noise bothering my neighbors. See information, links and the movie trailer, 2/28/23: Just in! To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. This beautiful set of Ludwig Bronze Strata Standards was seen by one of my friends on one of those equipment sale pages on Facebook. On our Reverb store. Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . 1970 LUDWIG Gold Sparkle Drum Set - Complete Set in Excellent - Reverb The sound of these sets is incredible! 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