Steve on new Premier bop kit: HERE. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. Courtesy: LudwigDrummer.com. They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. We will do a video featuring both of these sets. The rest is history. Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". Hey! 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! 3/17/12: Now, Maxwell Drums brings you even MORE custom options for your Craviotto drum set! If you have any questions please email me *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. We'll have product specific videos, interviews, instructional videos, special interest and more. Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. Ludwig manufactured the hand engraved, black nickel plated shell drum in the 20's. The Black Beauty is prized by both collectors and drummers. Recently Butch called and offered this set to me. See and buy the kits HERE. 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. Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? Click Here. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! 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". The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. turn on the red light Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. On our Reverb store. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. 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. I hope it goes to a good home to enjoy as much as I did for 52 years! The perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. Standards usually have smooth low mass lugs. Sponsored. Color Swatches. HERE. Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . Please check the fields highlighted in red. My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. 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 rarest set I have ever seen! The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. 1973 Ludwig Catalog. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. Steve on Craviotto Center Stage kit: HERE. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. Please check the fields highlighted in red. 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 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. Courtesy: Ludwig Acrolite Snare with 1970 date stamp and blue-and-olive pointed badge. 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. 18" kits $2349. This is the book for you. Those were snare drums, no sets. Chicago Collection. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. The only reason I am selling it is because of the noise bothering my neighbors. Craviotto Sequoia 2750 years old. The 70's blue and olive badge started as rhombus shape with pointed non-continuous lower left and upper right corners. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. Just like the catalog kit but ours has two 22s. As a result, drum set sales began to soar. See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint 1976 The hardware was lighter, and I suppose cut the cost somewhat. 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 By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. 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. The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. Edges are fine. 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. 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. 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. The other colors are more rare. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! 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. Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Availability: Sold out Shell sizes Bass drum - 14" x 22" Floor tom - 16" x 16" Tom tom - 9" x 13" $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? See it HERE. 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. 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. All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. 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. RED, GREEN, SMOKE, YELLOW, AMBER, BLUE, PINK, CLEAR. EUR (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) The sound of these sets is incredible! 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. VIDEO CHANNEL: See all of our videos here:youtube.com/stevemaxwelldrumsWe've got over 130 videos. Shell has a few scratches and the hoops have a few small rust spots, but drum is in great playing condition. /31/22: IMPORTANT COOL NEWS ABOUT OUR NYC STORE!! 1. We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. 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 Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 5 Drum Sets. 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. Larry Bunkers Gretsch 50s Copper Mist 12 14 20, 1. Click Here. 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? 1. 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. (#314255977917) . This beautiful set of Ludwig Bronze Strata Standards was seen by one of my friends on one of those equipment sale pages on Facebook. Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. 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 In this instance, it was during the attempted wrap restoration on a vintage 1970s Ludwig chrome-over-wood 24" bass drum. This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. Ludwig Drums - 4 Piece, 6 Ply Male Shells, Late 70's, Pointy Black/Olive Badges. . Matching snares in stock also. The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. Hey! $1,475.00. Books and Catalogs. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 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. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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. Currency: I truly appreciate a call from someone telling me about a drum set that they saw somewhere. Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! $336.40 . See our exclusive video of this great new innovation from Craviotto: Click Here. Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. Thanks for looking Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. Everything you see in the pictures is included. This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. Updates will be made often. 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. 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. 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. 8.5 of 10 IMHO These shells were not only stronger but less expensive to make. NEW! 22"-16"- 13" -12" Original Natural Maple Finish called by Ludwig "Therm-O-Gloss" Toms have adjustable mufflers. 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. Non-US regional data coming soon. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. HERE. Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum 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. 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. Ludwig Vistalite 1970's 10 X 9 Inch Tom New Remo Heads Pattern C Vintage Rare. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. 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. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Some info on the first wave of items! This was the shell design that came to be in '67. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. Steve's Website Status Updates: HERE. The rail consolette does a wonderful job . 5x14 snares $599. The Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. Follow this Product from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish This made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off.
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