In the 1960s rock music took off in America as the British invasion, and the Beatles in particular came on the scene. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Courtesy: LudwigDrummer.com. Steve, Maxwell Private Auctions update! 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. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. LATEST PRODUCTS:cymbals, drum sets,snares,all items ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares, ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares. Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. 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. 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 5 Drum Sets. This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. 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. Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. 13x9 Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. Recently Butch called and offered this set to me. It is much like the Acrolite series. Oops, looks like you forgot something. $1,475.00. 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. Craviotto Sequoia 2750 years old. The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. Jan 19th: EXCLUSIVE for us with Ludwig: Rose Marine Pearl!! $2349 for 12/14/18, plus $599 for optional 5x14 snare. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. Steve on new Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. Which actually has the original heads on it On our Reverb store. Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are 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. New Old Stock 12/14/18/4x14. 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. 22 x14 Color Swatches. A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. I drove all the way to Savannah only to find he was selling his "black" diamond pearl Ludwigs. 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. 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. Otherwise, it's in MINT condition. It features all original factory components free of any modifications. 18" kits $2349. HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. The characteristics of maple offered more volume, a brighter tone, and tuning versatility. Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! Check this section out frequently. 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. That's why it's in amazing condition! This is the book for you. . NO WAITING 22 WEEKS! Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. Follow this Product She's not perfect but neither was Roxanne See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish We are your go-to source for buying and selling the rarest vintage drums. See and buy the kits HERE. The other colors are more rare. 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. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. SHOP OUR STORES-ILLINOIS REVERB: HERE FORK'S REVERB:HERE. Almost ready to go live! Click Here. Ludwig would use the Classic lugs if they were low on Standard lugs. Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! We'll have product specific videos, interviews, instructional videos, special interest and more. Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. Ludwig Acrolite Snare with 1970 date stamp and blue-and-olive pointed badge. We will do a video featuring both of these sets. Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. 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. Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . He is the manager of the percussion department at Portman's Music Store in Savannah, Ga. In this instance, it was during the attempted wrap restoration on a vintage 1970s Ludwig chrome-over-wood 24" bass drum. See the list. Check them out. See it. Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . Great review! This made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Details. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. This was a quadra plus kit originally Please check the fields highlighted in red. My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. selection from the 1998 Ludwig Drum Catalog, Reference When Ringo chose Oyster Black for his Ludwig drums, he made a great choice. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. NEW! The 70's blue and olive badge started as rhombus shape with pointed non-continuous lower left and upper right corners. Drum Outfits, Snare Drums, Marching & Concert Drums, Timpani, Mallets, Drumsticks, Drumheads, Atlas Hardware, Atlas Drum Luggage and much more. 22x14 kick drum. May 8, 2015: Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". 1973 Ludwig Catalog. 1. 1. Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. Hey! Note: Estimate based on US sales prices for similar items on Reverb. 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. Larry Bunkers Gretsch 50s Copper Mist 12 14 20, 1. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. Matching snares in stock also. We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. 5x14 snares $599. Ludwig Custom. Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. The only reason I am selling it is because of the noise bothering my neighbors. The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. Full details soon. HERE. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. If you have any questions please email me New video for Craviotto Timeless Timber 5.5x14 1 of 1 birdseye/gold and also Timeless Timber Birch 4x14 #12 of 25. *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. 12/14/20, 13/16/22 and 12/14/12x18 "Jazzette"size bass drum. This set was sold and kept in NOS condition and then sold to my client who also kept it in NOS condition. This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. It is pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. 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 Concert Toms 10 12 13 14