1970's ludwig drum finishes
Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. 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. The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. NEW! I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. It features all original factory components free of any modifications. Chicago Collection. Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. The hardware was lighter, and I suppose cut the cost somewhat. 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. Ludwig Drums - 4 Piece, 6 Ply Male Shells, Late 70's, Pointy Black/Olive Badges. Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. We have what you need. All rights reserved. I met him with the cash. This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. This drum gave birth to the Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic snare drum - the most recorded snare drum in history. https://reverb.com/news/how-to-date-a-ludwig. 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/. CRAVIOTTO TIMELESS TIMBER SNARE DRUMS FOR SALE, 1. Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. Ready to ship! 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. Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. 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. Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. We are your go-to source for buying and selling the rarest vintage drums. NO WAITING 22 WEEKS! She's not perfect but neither was Roxanne New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! selection from the 1998 Ludwig Drum Catalog, Reference This set is a milestone in Craviotto history and will soon be in my IL store along side kit #1. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Thanks for looking Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. This made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. I drove all the way to Savannah only to find he was selling his "black" diamond pearl Ludwigs. This set was sold and kept in NOS condition and then sold to my client who also kept it in NOS condition. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. . 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. 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 Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. This was the shell design that came to be in '67. It is pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, 14x22, 6.5x14. 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. These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Click Here. Steve's Video Selections page. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? 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! Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. The characteristics of maple offered more volume, a brighter tone, and tuning versatility. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. When Ringo chose Oyster Black for his Ludwig drums, he made a great choice. Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . Reviews. This beautiful set of Ludwig Bronze Strata Standards was seen by one of my friends on one of those equipment sale pages on Facebook. 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 5 Drum Sets. See details and videos, Lots more new drums below and even more on our Illinois Reverb store. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". Sponsored. Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! Steve, Maxwell Private Auctions update! Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. The sound of these sets is incredible! For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. CHICAGO-LAND STORE UPDATE AND PHOTO TOUR: HERE. We will do a video featuring both of these sets. See Steve's video HERE. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! Please see feedback Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. $336.40 . 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. Please check the fields highlighted in red. *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. UNREAL! The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. Otherwise, it's in MINT condition. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets. 22 x14 Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection 3/17/12: Now, Maxwell Drums brings you even MORE custom options for your Craviotto drum set! $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? Non-US regional data coming soon. 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. Full details soon. The only sign of age is at the edge where the gold sparkle wrap meets, but that's not seen from the front. It is much like the Acrolite series. All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! NEWS! Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. About This Listing. Color Swatches. Standard series; Snare and tom-toms "Select 4-ply diamond wood shells", Bass drums 6-ply. Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. It is much like the Acrolite series. New video for Craviotto Timeless Timber 5.5x14 1 of 1 birdseye/gold and also Timeless Timber Birch 4x14 #12 of 25. 13x9 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. Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes. See our exclusive video of this great new innovation from Craviotto: Click Here. See the list. 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. Updates will be made often. A funny thing happened some time ago. 5x14 snares $599. Click Here. Steve's Website Status Updates: HERE. Ludwig manufactured the hand engraved, black nickel plated shell drum in the 20's. The Black Beauty is prized by both collectors and drummers. Great review! He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. Check out our selection here! I am always on the hunt for a nice vintage drum set for sale. IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. Some special deals! View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 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. 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. LATEST PRODUCTS:cymbals, drum sets,snares,all items ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares, ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares. Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. We'll have product specific videos, interviews, instructional videos, special interest and more. Matching snares in stock also. The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. All rights reserved. Oops, looks like you forgot something. LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. Just click HERE. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. In this instance, it was during the attempted wrap restoration on a vintage 1970s Ludwig chrome-over-wood 24" bass drum. early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. Oops, looks like you forgot something. See it HERE. 1. Ludwig would use the Classic lugs if they were low on Standard lugs. Craviotto Sequoia 2750 years old. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. Everything you see in the pictures is included. See and buy the kits. Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com or by text at 630-865-6849. The rarest set I have ever seen! 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 drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. SHOP OUR STORES-ILLINOIS REVERB: HERE FORK'S REVERB:HERE. MENU. selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish We have a new Video Program section of our site. 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. Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! I added the 13 from the same era RED, GREEN, SMOKE, YELLOW, AMBER, BLUE, PINK, CLEAR. 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. Books and Catalogs. Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. Very cool and lots of history here. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. My friends and family are always on the search also. Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. /31/22: IMPORTANT COOL NEWS ABOUT OUR NYC STORE!! 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. Courtesy: 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. I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room. 8/23/11:NEW! If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. . Johnny pioneered the solid shell timeless timber drums back in the very early 2000s. Drum Outfits, Snare Drums, Marching & Concert Drums, Timpani, Mallets, Drumsticks, Drumheads, Atlas Hardware, Atlas Drum Luggage and much more. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Latest Videos: Steve demos a wood dyna: HERE. Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint 1976 Typical signs of light use, patina from age, no heavy corrosion on hardware. Details. Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. On our Reverb store. The only reason I am selling it is because of the noise bothering my neighbors. Shell has a few scratches and the hoops have a few small rust spots, but drum is in great playing condition. Thread starter QuinnTheEskimo; Start date Sep 7, 2009; Sep 7, 2009 #1 . We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. Incredibly, Sam Bacco was able to find some 600 year old Timeless Timber birch and was able to craft kit #1000 from this wood. This was a quadra plus kit originally All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. One could argue the best complement to skill, pocket or "chops" is the equipment that lets the drummer's talent shine through. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 18" kits $2349. 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. And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. Those were snare drums, no sets. Steve on new Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? Larry Bunkers Gretsch 50s Copper Mist 12 14 20, 1. He is the manager of the percussion department at Portman's Music Store in Savannah, Ga. They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. $1,475.00. 20" $2499. The importers of foreign drums certainly took advantage of this lucrative situation, and so the American market was flooded with foreign made drum sets. It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) ALL GRETSCH SNARES AND SETS INCLUDING OUR USA CUSTOM, BROADKASTER, AND BROOKLYN SHELL BANK DRUMS. 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 See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. These are the Ludwig Catalog Finishe pages from Ludwig Drum Catalogs. I had forgotten he had those. 22"-16"- 13" -12" Original Natural Maple Finish called by Ludwig "Therm-O-Gloss" Toms have adjustable mufflers. 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. 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. 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? My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. These shells were not only stronger but less expensive to make. Ludwig badges are simple characteristic indicating which era a Ludwig drum could be placed. $2349 for 12/14/18, plus $599 for optional 5x14 snare. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. 1971 Ludwig Catalog. The perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. Home; . New collection for sale. It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. - 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. See them on our Reverb stores: ILLINOIS: HERE. Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. (#314255977917) . He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. This is a virtual match to my 14 / 18 / 24 Ludwig thermogloss mahogany kit. Ludwig Acrolite Snare with 1970 date stamp and blue-and-olive pointed badge. 1. Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. Check this section out frequently. 1 of 3. Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. Details: 9X13 tom 10X14 tom 16X16 floor tom 16X18 floor tom 14X24 bass drum All drums in . Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. May 8, 2015: Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. Pics and video soon! If you have any questions please email me 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. We have Finishes for WFL Ludwig & Ludwig and The Ludwig Drum Company. New Old Stock 12/14/18/4x14. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. 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. I plan to buy an electronic set. I truly appreciate a call from someone telling me about a drum set that they saw somewhere. Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. Follow this Product Learn More. 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. Hey! This is the book for you. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Currency: Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. supplement, This is the finish selection 1. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 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. HERE. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. Availability: Sold out Shell sizes Bass drum - 14" x 22" Floor tom - 16" x 16" Tom tom - 9" x 13" DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! The only example ever to surface, and it is a 71 YR OLD FULL,COMPLETE KIT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY.
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