Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." . Ludwig manufactured the hand engraved, black nickel plated shell drum in the 20's. The Black Beauty is prized by both collectors and drummers. This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. ALL GRETSCH SNARES AND SETS INCLUDING OUR USA CUSTOM, BROADKASTER, AND BROOKLYN SHELL BANK DRUMS. Reviews. 1. I had forgotten he had those. I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. 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. Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Listed: 9 months ago Views: 837 Steve on new Premier bop kit: HERE. Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 1. It is much like the Acrolite series. Precision Drum Co. 2012 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 GIVE US A CALL AT (845) 635-9820. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. We have Finishes for WFL Ludwig & Ludwig and The Ludwig Drum Company. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. I've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! 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. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets. All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. The hardware was lighter, and I suppose cut the cost somewhat. 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 selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish (#314255977917) . $1,475.00. Concert Toms 10 12 13 14 View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Currency: 8/23/11:NEW! These were meticulously cleaned and detailed Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint 1976 early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com or by text at 630-865-6849. Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. 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. It features all original factory components free of any modifications. See it HERE. We'll settle that for you. These are the Ludwig Catalog Finishe pages from Ludwig Drum Catalogs. 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? As a result, drum set sales began to soar. Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. Drum Outfits, Snare Drums, Marching & Concert Drums, Timpani, Mallets, Drumsticks, Drumheads, Atlas Hardware, Atlas Drum Luggage and much more. It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. Louie Bellson's Rogers WMP Drum Set and his wood Dynasonic snare drum! I drove all the way to Savannah only to find he was selling his "black" diamond pearl Ludwigs. *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. 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. Steve on new Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. I added the 13 from the same era And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. I think every Ludwig collector loves this finish. In this instance, it was during the attempted wrap restoration on a vintage 1970s Ludwig chrome-over-wood 24" bass drum. Please check the fields highlighted in red. 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. Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? This is a virtual match to my 14 / 18 / 24 Ludwig thermogloss mahogany kit. The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection New collection for sale. See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. My friends and family are always on the search also. We have a new Video Program section of our site. He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear. This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Only available from us in these bass drum sizes. The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. NYC: HERE. Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. Johnny pioneered the solid shell timeless timber drums back in the very early 2000s. 1973 Ludwig Catalog. Click Here. Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! Learn More. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. If you have any questions please email me 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. I plan to buy an electronic set. 12/14/20, 13/16/22 and 12/14/12x18 "Jazzette"size bass drum. Vistalite drums were the name for the acrylic drums produced by Ludwig. from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish supplement, This is the finish selection Please check the fields highlighted in red. HERE. I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. 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". Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. 1971 Ludwig Catalog. The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. 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. 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. Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. 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. See the list. On our Reverb store. RED, GREEN, SMOKE, YELLOW, AMBER, BLUE, PINK, CLEAR. 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, 14x22, 6.5x14. We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" Oops, looks like you forgot something. 1. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. 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. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. . May 8, 2015: Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. selection from the 1998 Ludwig Drum Catalog, Reference It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. Click Here: 12/15/11: THISIS INCREDIBLE! We will do a video featuring both of these 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. Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. This is the book for you. Recently Butch called and offered this set to me. Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. Books and Catalogs. 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 Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! Just click HERE. Courtesy: Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. 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. That's why it's in amazing condition! CRAVIOTTO TIMELESS TIMBER SNARE DRUMS FOR SALE, 1. Color Swatches. 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. They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. 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. 3/17/12: Now, Maxwell Drums brings you even MORE custom options for your Craviotto drum set! 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. Sounds terrific. Availability: Sold out Shell sizes Bass drum - 14" x 22" Floor tom - 16" x 16" Tom tom - 9" x 13" See details and videos, Lots more new drums below and even more on our Illinois Reverb store. See Steve's video HERE. See them on our Reverb stores: ILLINOIS: HERE. selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish selection from the 1982 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish