By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. Updates will be made often. Just click HERE. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. 16x16 Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. We have them IN STOCK, OVER 200 DRUMS. 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Check this section out frequently. The hardware was lighter, and I suppose cut the cost somewhat. See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. Ludwig Acrolite Snare with 1970 date stamp and blue-and-olive pointed badge. See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. 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. A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Some info on the first wave of items! See the list. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear. The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. consists of a 14" X 22", a 22" bass drum, a 9" X 13" Tom Tom and 16" X 16" Floor Tom. Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets. 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. Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . On our Reverb store. New video for Craviotto Timeless Timber 5.5x14 1 of 1 birdseye/gold and also Timeless Timber Birch 4x14 #12 of 25. That's why it's in amazing condition! Additional Info. Great review! Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. Thanks for looking - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. When using a paint/finish remover like "Zipstrip" to remove old glue from drum shells, wait at least 24 hours before applying . Steve on new Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. I had forgotten he had those. I love the seventies version of this finish, but I must admit I like the 60s version more. Oops, looks like you forgot something. UNREAL! We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. 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. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | Musical Instruments & Gear, Percussion, Accessories | eBay! Jan 19th: EXCLUSIVE for us with Ludwig: Rose Marine Pearl!! We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. All rights reserved. See it. Purchase with or without the snare. 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. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. Very cool and lots of history here. 1. Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. 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 Learn More. early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. (#314255977917) . We'll have product specific videos, interviews, instructional videos, special interest and more. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" These shells were not only stronger but less expensive to make. 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. NYC: HERE. Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Courtesy: LudwigDrummer.com. This was the shell design that came to be in '67. Ready to ship! WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. 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. We'll settle that for you. https://reverb.com/news/how-to-date-a-ludwig. EBAY auctions. All rights reserved. 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? 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. 3/17/12: Now, Maxwell Drums brings you even MORE custom options for your Craviotto drum set! Johnny pioneered the solid shell timeless timber drums back in the very early 2000s. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. Precision Drum Co. 2012 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 GIVE US A CALL AT (845) 635-9820. 1 of 3. Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. 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. Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. The characteristics of maple offered more volume, a brighter tone, and tuning versatility. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Thread starter QuinnTheEskimo; Start date Sep 7, 2009; Sep 7, 2009 #1 . Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! The Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. Home; . The only sign of age is at the edge where the gold sparkle wrap meets, but that's not seen from the front. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. CHICAGO-LAND STORE UPDATE AND PHOTO TOUR: HERE. Ludwig Vistalite 1970's 10 X 9 Inch Tom New Remo Heads Pattern C Vintage Rare. 2/6/21: HERE IN IL: INCREDIBLE CAMCO OAKLAWN 12/12/16/22/22/5x14 ONE OWNER! 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? Shell has a few scratches and the hoops have a few small rust spots, but drum is in great playing condition. Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. It is pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. Ludwig Drums - 4 Piece, 6 Ply Male Shells, Late 70's, Pointy Black/Olive Badges. turn on the red light LudwigDrummer.com, 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! 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. READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint 1976 22"-16"- 13" -12" Original Natural Maple Finish called by Ludwig "Therm-O-Gloss" Toms have adjustable mufflers. 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 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. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. RED, GREEN, SMOKE, YELLOW, AMBER, BLUE, PINK, CLEAR. 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. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Louie Bellson's Rogers WMP Drum Set and his wood Dynasonic snare drum! Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. 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. We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! Details: 9X13 tom 10X14 tom 16X16 floor tom 16X18 floor tom 14X24 bass drum All drums in . Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Almost ready to go live! 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. This drum gave birth to the Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic snare drum - the most recorded snare drum in history. supplement, This is the finish selection The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. 1. 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. Currency: Otherwise, it's in MINT condition. 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. $1,475.00. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. HERE. 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 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. I am always on the hunt for a nice vintage drum set for sale. The 70's blue and olive badge started as rhombus shape with pointed non-continuous lower left and upper right corners. We have Finishes for WFL Ludwig & Ludwig and The Ludwig Drum Company. DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! 1. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 5 Drum Sets. 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. I plan to buy an electronic set. Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". 5x14 snares $599. The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. Those were snare drums, no sets. I added the 13 from the same era Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. 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. Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. Steve's Website Status Updates: HERE. 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection Matching snares in stock also. I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. Drum Outfits, Snare Drums, Marching & Concert Drums, Timpani, Mallets, Drumsticks, Drumheads, Atlas Hardware, Atlas Drum Luggage and much more. This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. Steve's Video Selections page. 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. The other colors are more rare. Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. 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. The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. 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! LATEST PRODUCTS:cymbals, drum sets,snares,all items ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares, ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares. They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. Typical signs of light use, patina from age, no heavy corrosion on hardware. The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them.