Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". 1973 Ludwig Catalog. Purchase with or without the snare. 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. Louie Bellson's Rogers WMP Drum Set and his wood Dynasonic snare drum! The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. Please check the fields highlighted in red. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Details. Just click 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: joelrothman@btconnect.com, Lems Cymbal Felts - ultra high quality traditional wool felts. 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. 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. Recently Butch called and offered this set to me. Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. 1. Courtesy: LudwigDrummer.com. Click Here: 11/16/11:Another First From Craviotto: New lug style bop kit!! Standards usually have smooth low mass lugs. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. The rarest set I have ever seen! turn on the red light LATEST PRODUCTS:cymbals, drum sets,snares,all items ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares, ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares. View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Just like the catalog kit but ours has two 22s. VIDEO CHANNEL: See all of our videos here:youtube.com/stevemaxwelldrumsWe've got over 130 videos. This was a quadra plus kit originally 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. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. 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/. ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. (#314255977917) . Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. I plan to buy an electronic set. Overnight every young person wanted to be a drummer or play guitar. New collection for sale. 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 About This Listing. This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room. Steve, Maxwell Private Auctions update! 22 x14 These were meticulously cleaned and detailed Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. The great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. The characteristics of maple offered more volume, a brighter tone, and tuning versatility. We definitely want to communicate with you. New video for Craviotto Timeless Timber 5.5x14 1 of 1 birdseye/gold and also Timeless Timber Birch 4x14 #12 of 25. My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. 1971 Ludwig Catalog. These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. 22x14 kick drum. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! If you have any questions please email me 2/6/21: HERE IN IL: INCREDIBLE CAMCO OAKLAWN 12/12/16/22/22/5x14 ONE OWNER! He is the manager of the percussion department at Portman's Music Store in Savannah, Ga. Incredibly, Sam Bacco was able to find some 600 year old Timeless Timber birch and was able to craft kit #1000 from this wood. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. Ready to ship! 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. Starcraft drumZ. 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. - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. 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 Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. Netherlands, Great review! 16x16 Reviews. 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. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. Click Here. 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. 1. This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. 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. The rest is history. 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. 1. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. NO WAITING 22 WEEKS! Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. 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 He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear. The 70's blue and olive badge started as rhombus shape with pointed non-continuous lower left and upper right corners. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. Home; . Standard series; Snare and tom-toms "Select 4-ply diamond wood shells", Bass drums 6-ply. Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. 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. Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. Which actually has the original heads on it 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. I drove all the way to Savannah only to find he was selling his "black" diamond pearl Ludwigs. Availability: Sold out Shell sizes Bass drum - 14" x 22" Floor tom - 16" x 16" Tom tom - 9" x 13" Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! Adrian made 3 kits several years ago and these were his first drum sets. 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. 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. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. Latest Videos: Steve demos a wood dyna: HERE. 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, 14x22, 6.5x14. 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! Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. Shell has a few scratches and the hoops have a few small rust spots, but drum is in great playing condition. See Steve's video HERE. 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. This is the book for you. Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. I added the 13 from the same era One could argue the best complement to skill, pocket or "chops" is the equipment that lets the drummer's talent shine through. WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. 12/14/20, 13/16/22 and 12/14/12x18 "Jazzette"size bass drum. Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. Steve on new Premier bop kit: HERE. The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. Non-US regional data coming soon. He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. Oops, looks like you forgot something. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. . The highest quality service is our hallmark, and we take this very seriously. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum Hey! 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. We have what you need. Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, Steve on new Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. 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". My friends and family are always on the search also. 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 only example ever to surface, and it is a 71 YR OLD FULL,COMPLETE KIT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY. Everything you see in the pictures is included. The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. 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. See it HERE. The rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. Vistalite drums were the name for the acrylic drums produced by Ludwig. May 8, 2015: Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. She's not perfect but neither was Roxanne For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. CRAVIOTTO TIMELESS TIMBER SNARE DRUMS FOR SALE, 1. When Ringo chose Oyster Black for his Ludwig drums, he made a great choice. Books and Catalogs. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Craviotto Sequoia 2750 years old. The importers of foreign drums certainly took advantage of this lucrative situation, and so the American market was flooded with foreign made drum sets. 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. 8/23/11:NEW! Steve on Craviotto Center Stage kit: HERE. I met him with the cash. Details: 9X13 tom 10X14 tom 16X16 floor tom 16X18 floor tom 14X24 bass drum All drums in . 1. 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. See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. We are your go-to source for buying and selling the rarest vintage drums. Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. selection from the 1998 Ludwig Drum Catalog, Reference Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! Typical signs of light use, patina from age, no heavy corrosion on hardware. I love the seventies version of this finish, but I must admit I like the 60s version more. As a result, drum set sales began to soar. I've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. 20" $2499. Currency: NEW! Check them out. The rail consolette does a wonderful job . Acrylic drums had been in production for a number of years before Ludwig delved into it. I truly appreciate a call from someone telling me about a drum set that they saw somewhere. LudwigDrummer.com, 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) See and buy the kits HERE. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. I had forgotten he had those. The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. $2349 for 12/14/18, plus $599 for optional 5x14 snare. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Learn More. Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums. Courtesy: 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. This was the shell design that came to be in '67. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! Almost ready to go live! Sounds terrific. And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. RED, GREEN, SMOKE, YELLOW, AMBER, BLUE, PINK, CLEAR. Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . 8.5 of 10 IMHO 1 of 3. Steve's Video Selections page. 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. from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! consists of a 14" X 22", a 22" bass drum, a 9" X 13" Tom Tom and 16" X 16" Floor Tom. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. This set was sold and kept in NOS condition and then sold to my client who also kept it in NOS condition. The Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint 1976 This is the book for you. In the 1960s rock music took off in America as the British invasion, and the Beatles in particular came on the scene. I am always on the hunt for a nice vintage drum set for sale. EUR MENU. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. 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 See and buy the kits. Click Here. selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. 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. The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors.