1970's ludwig drum finishes

Sounds terrific. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, I added the 13 from the same era Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. See and buy the kits 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. Hey! Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! Larry Bunkers Gretsch 50s Copper Mist 12 14 20, 1. turn on the red light DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! We have them IN STOCK, OVER 200 DRUMS. 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! When Ringo chose Oyster Black for his Ludwig drums, he made a great choice. The only example ever to surface, and it is a 71 YR OLD FULL,COMPLETE KIT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY. - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. 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. Please check the fields highlighted in red. My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. She's not perfect but neither was Roxanne Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. 2/6/21: HERE IN IL: INCREDIBLE CAMCO OAKLAWN 12/12/16/22/22/5x14 ONE OWNER! $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. This is the book for you. from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish I plan to buy an electronic set. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) Please check the fields highlighted in red. NEW! Steve's Website Status Updates: HERE. 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. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! These were meticulously cleaned and detailed This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. The rarest set I have ever seen! He is the manager of the percussion department at Portman's Music Store in Savannah, Ga. (#314255977917) . Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. 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. These are the Ludwig Catalog Finishe pages from Ludwig Drum Catalogs. Steve, Maxwell Private Auctions update! Adrian made 3 kits several years ago and these were his first drum sets. Drum Outfits, Snare Drums, Marching & Concert Drums, Timpani, Mallets, Drumsticks, Drumheads, Atlas Hardware, Atlas Drum Luggage and much more. The only sign of age is at the edge where the gold sparkle wrap meets, but that's not seen from the front. Typical signs of light use, patina from age, no heavy corrosion on hardware. Johnny pioneered the solid shell timeless timber drums back in the very early 2000s. 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, 14x22, 6.5x14. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. 1. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. It is pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Edges are fine. Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. See information, links and the movie trailer, 2/28/23: Just in! The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. 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/. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. MENU. . $336.40 . Full details soon. 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". We'll settle that for you. Details: 9X13 tom 10X14 tom 16X16 floor tom 16X18 floor tom 14X24 bass drum All drums in . HERE. See the list. All rights reserved. Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. 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. 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 selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish The perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. The hardware was lighter, and I suppose cut the cost somewhat. We'll have product specific videos, interviews, instructional videos, special interest and more. See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. 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. 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. selection from the 1982 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . Vistalite drums were the name for the acrylic drums produced by Ludwig. Click Here. All rights reserved. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. Those were snare drums, no sets. This beautiful set of Ludwig Bronze Strata Standards was seen by one of my friends on one of those equipment sale pages on Facebook. 1924 Ludwig Aero Kraft catalogue(18.4Mb PDF), 1932 Ludwig Drum Corp catalogue(27Mb PDF), 1937 WFL catalogue (orange) 16 pages (26Mb PDF), 1940a Ludwig catalogue 62 pages(85Mb PDF), 1960 Ludwig catalogue 70 pages(120Mb PDF), 1962 LUDWIG catalogue 78 pages (102Mb PDF), 1964 Ludwig catalogue 100 pages(25Mb PDF), 1967 LUDWIG catalogue 108 pages (41Mb PDF), 1967b LUDWIG catalogue 16 pages(22Mb PDF), 1967d Ludwig Parts catalogue 11 pages(1.5Mb PDF), 1969 LUDWIG Standard catalogue 12 pages (26Mb PDF), 1970 LUDWIG Standard catalogue 12 pages(23Mb PDF), 1970s LUDWIG Vista catalogue 15 pages (4Mb PDF), 1971 LUDWIG catalogue 108 pages(89Mb PDF), 1973 LUDWIG catalogue 108 pages(67Mb PDF), 1973 LUDWIG Vistalite catalogue 4 pages (2.5Mb PDF), 1973 LUDWIG Vistalite pricelist 4 pages (1.6Mb PDF), 1975 LUDWIG catalogue 108 pages(85Mb PDF), 1975 LUDWIG Vistalite catalogue 6 pages (1.8Mb PDF), 1976 LUDWIG Vistalite catalogue 6 pages (1.9Mb PDF), 1976 LUDWIG The Setup catalogue pages(18Mb PDF), 1977 LUDWIG Vistalite catalogue 6 pages (832Kb PDF), 1979 LUDWIG Marching catalogue 24 pages (15Mb PDF), 1979 LUDWIG Vistalite pricelist 20 pages(18Mb PDF), 1980 LUDWIG catalogue 102 pages (74Mb PDF), 1980 LUDWIG Snare catalogue 5 pages (4.8Mb PDF), 1981 LUDWIG catalogue 38 pages (31.3Mb PDF), 1981 LUDWIG Vistalite catalogue 8 pages (2Mb PDF), 1982 LUDWIG catalogue 12 pages (10.4Mb PDF), 1983 LUDWIG Vistalite catalogue 4 pages (31.3Mb PDF), 1984 LUDWIG catalogue 108 pages (88Mb PDF), 1986 LUDWIG Rocker catalogue 6 pages (10.7Mb PDF), 1988 LUDWIG catalogue 36 pages (28.3Mb PDF), 1989 LUDWIG Update catalogue 6 pages (5.1Mb PDF), 1994 LUDWIG catalogue 24 pages (29.3Mb PDF). $2349 for 12/14/18, plus $599 for optional 5x14 snare. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! See it. Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. 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. 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 pattern became bigger and the color became blacker. Click Here: 11/16/11:Another First From Craviotto: New lug style bop kit!! It is much like the Acrolite series. Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com or by text at 630-865-6849. 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection 1973 Ludwig Catalog. This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? Please see feedback I love the seventies version of this finish, but I must admit I like the 60s version more. 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. UNREAL! 1 of 3. When using a paint/finish remover like "Zipstrip" to remove old glue from drum shells, wait at least 24 hours before applying . The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! Only available from us in these bass drum sizes. Updates will be made often. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 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. Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. 8/23/11:NEW! Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. About This Listing. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. 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 sound of these sets is incredible! This is a virtual match to my 14 / 18 / 24 Ludwig thermogloss mahogany kit. 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. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. Learn More. 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. Note: Estimate based on US sales prices for similar items on Reverb. Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. Chicago Collection. The highest quality service is our hallmark, and we take this very seriously. Click Here: 12/15/11: THISIS INCREDIBLE! Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. New collection for sale. Precision Drum Co. 2012 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 GIVE US A CALL AT (845) 635-9820. Color Swatches. Steve on new Premier bop kit: HERE. 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. The rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. HERE. I had forgotten he had those. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. 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. NO WAITING 22 WEEKS! Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. On our Reverb store. My friends and family are always on the search also. 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! New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. NEWS! Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . 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. Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room. 20" $2499. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 1. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. It is much like the Acrolite series. The Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. Hey! New video for Craviotto Timeless Timber 5.5x14 1 of 1 birdseye/gold and also Timeless Timber Birch 4x14 #12 of 25. Ludwig SteveS DRUM Gear & PERCUSSION Fairfield, CA, United States 1970s Ludwig Vistalite Quadra-Plus Drum Set with Single-Color Finish Used - Very Good $1,999 + $250 Shipping It looks like that piece of gear is gone. We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. Concert Toms 10 12 13 14 The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! Follow this Product This made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. See it HERE. Click Here. 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 5 Drum Sets. 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. 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. Standards usually have smooth low mass lugs. In this instance, it was during the attempted wrap restoration on a vintage 1970s Ludwig chrome-over-wood 24" bass drum. Just like the catalog kit but ours has two 22s. We have a new Video Program section of our site. 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. 22 x14 The rail consolette does a wonderful job . Craviotto Sequoia 2750 years old. HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. 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. 1971 Ludwig Catalog. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | Musical Instruments & Gear, Percussion, Accessories | eBay! Ready to ship! 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes. LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. Shell has a few scratches and the hoops have a few small rust spots, but drum is in great playing condition. Everything you see in the pictures is included. 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 Some info on the first wave of items! 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. Otherwise, it's in MINT condition. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. As a result, drum set sales began to soar. selection from the 1998 Ludwig Drum Catalog, Reference This set was sold and kept in NOS condition and then sold to my client who also kept it in NOS condition. Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. I hope it goes to a good home to enjoy as much as I did for 52 years! Reviews. EUR Please check the fields highlighted in red. Very cool and lots of history here. Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. 1. Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. https://reverb.com/news/how-to-date-a-ludwig. I met him with the cash. Starcraft drumZ. Check them out. Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. 8.5 of 10 IMHO 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets. Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. 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 Check out our selection here! 22x14 kick drum. Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. Which actually has the original heads on it Courtesy: ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. Ludwig badges are simple characteristic indicating which era a Ludwig drum could be placed. 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 A funny thing happened some time ago. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. See our exclusive video of this great new innovation from Craviotto: Click Here. Take a look and stay tuned for the finished drum. The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. SHOP OUR STORES-ILLINOIS REVERB: HERE FORK'S REVERB:HERE. 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. 18" kits $2349. Please check the fields highlighted in red. See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. 1. Overnight every young person wanted to be a drummer or play guitar. Steve on new Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. Triple inlays. This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. The other colors are more rare. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. 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.

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