Details. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. The perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. This is the book for you. Recently Butch called and offered this set to me. *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room. Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 5 Drum Sets. The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. See them on our Reverb stores: ILLINOIS: HERE. Availability: Sold out Shell sizes Bass drum - 14" x 22" Floor tom - 16" x 16" Tom tom - 9" x 13" CRAVIOTTO TIMELESS TIMBER SNARE DRUMS FOR SALE, 1. I truly appreciate a call from someone telling me about a drum set that they saw somewhere. turn on the red light Those were snare drums, no sets. 20" $2499. Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. Steve on Craviotto Center Stage kit: HERE. Reviews. The importers of foreign drums certainly took advantage of this lucrative situation, and so the American market was flooded with foreign made drum sets. The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. 13x9 Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. He is the manager of the percussion department at Portman's Music Store in Savannah, Ga. This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. 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 selection from the 1982 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish See it HERE. . NEW! Home; . The only example ever to surface, and it is a 71 YR OLD FULL,COMPLETE KIT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY. Very cool and lots of history here. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Learn More. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Ludwig manufactured the hand engraved, black nickel plated shell drum in the 20's. The Black Beauty is prized by both collectors and drummers. Triple inlays. My friends and family are always on the search also. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. In this instance, it was during the attempted wrap restoration on a vintage 1970s Ludwig chrome-over-wood 24" bass drum. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. 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? Oops, looks like you forgot something. IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! 5x14 snares $599. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. Listed: 9 months ago Views: 837 Color Swatches. Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. I've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. 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 I met him with the cash. The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. We'll settle that for you. I think every Ludwig collector loves this finish. See and buy the kits HERE. See Steve's video HERE. It is much like the Acrolite series. Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . Incredibly, Sam Bacco was able to find some 600 year old Timeless Timber birch and was able to craft kit #1000 from this wood. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. Steve on new Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. Chicago Collection. The only reason I am selling it is because of the noise bothering my neighbors. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. I hope it goes to a good home to enjoy as much as I did for 52 years! Otherwise, it's in MINT condition. The 1978 Combo series was made with old 3-ply shells until they were used up; the inside was sprayed with granitone. 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. Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. Netherlands, 1. This was a quadra plus kit originally It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. I had forgotten he had those. This drum gave birth to the Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic snare drum - the most recorded snare drum in history. The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. 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. 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. Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. Ready to ship! May 8, 2015: Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. All rights reserved. Thanks for looking 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. It features all original factory components free of any modifications. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets. 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. These were meticulously cleaned and detailed Click Here. See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. . It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. https://reverb.com/news/how-to-date-a-ludwig. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. 3/17/12: Now, Maxwell Drums brings you even MORE custom options for your Craviotto drum set! 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. Steve on new Premier bop kit: HERE. 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. Steve, Maxwell Private Auctions update! - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. This made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. Click Here. The characteristics of maple offered more volume, a brighter tone, and tuning versatility. Drum Outfits, Snare Drums, Marching & Concert Drums, Timpani, Mallets, Drumsticks, Drumheads, Atlas Hardware, Atlas Drum Luggage and much more. 8/23/11:NEW! Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. 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 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. 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. In the 1960s rock music took off in America as the British invasion, and the Beatles in particular came on the scene. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 2/6/21: HERE IN IL: INCREDIBLE CAMCO OAKLAWN 12/12/16/22/22/5x14 ONE OWNER! 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. 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. Sponsored. See our exclusive video of this great new innovation from Craviotto: Click Here. See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum 16x16 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. Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. UNREAL! The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. Note: Estimate based on US sales prices for similar items on Reverb. These shells were not only stronger but less expensive to make. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. Please see feedback 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. selection from the 1998 Ludwig Drum Catalog, Reference Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. RED, GREEN, SMOKE, YELLOW, AMBER, BLUE, PINK, CLEAR. Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! Typical signs of light use, patina from age, no heavy corrosion on hardware. Great review! The rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. This is the book for you. 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. I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. I love the seventies version of this finish, but I must admit I like the 60s version more. This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. As a result, drum set sales began to soar. Latest Videos: Steve demos a wood dyna: HERE. Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. 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. The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. The rarest set I have ever seen! Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. 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. All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. Almost ready to go live! Jan 19th: EXCLUSIVE for us with Ludwig: Rose Marine Pearl!! $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. We definitely want to communicate with you. Ludwig Vistalite 1970's 10 X 9 Inch Tom New Remo Heads Pattern C Vintage Rare. 18" kits $2349. 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! The rest is history. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes. 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 About This Listing. 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. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Full details soon. This is a virtual match to my 14 / 18 / 24 Ludwig thermogloss mahogany kit. Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. I added the 13 from the same era selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Check out our selection here! supplement, This is the finish selection NEWS! She's not perfect but neither was Roxanne Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. 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. If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. These are the Ludwig Catalog Finishe pages from Ludwig Drum Catalogs. Only available from us in these bass drum sizes. Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear. 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. HERE. Ludwig badges are simple characteristic indicating which era a Ludwig drum could be placed. All rights reserved. This was the shell design that came to be in '67. Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. NYC: HERE. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. 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/. They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. The great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Some special deals! View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Currency: The only sign of age is at the edge where the gold sparkle wrap meets, but that's not seen from the front. Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. 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.

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