Steve Maxwell Vintage and Custom Drums He is the manager of the percussion department at Portman's Music Store in Savannah, Ga. I added the 13 from the same era 1970 Ludwig Acrolite Snare | Reverb The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 70's drum kits for sale These were meticulously cleaned and detailed We are your go-to source for buying and selling the rarest vintage drums. Re done bearing edges on vintage drums - [DFO] Drum Forum See and buy the kits. Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. Updates will be made often. 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. Vintage Ludwig Drums | Thanks for visiting the Vintage Ludwig Drum Site Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. UNREAL! The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. selection from the 1982 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 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. Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. 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. The Ludwig Acrolite | Drummerworld Forum The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. consists of a 14" X 22", a 22" bass drum, a 9" X 13" Tom Tom and 16" X 16" Floor Tom. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Steve's Website Status Updates: HERE. One could argue the best complement to skill, pocket or "chops" is the equipment that lets the drummer's talent shine through. The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Ludwig Classic Series | About 1970's Ludwig Classic Series Drums Color Swatches. CHICAGO-LAND STORE UPDATE AND PHOTO TOUR: 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. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! That's why it's in amazing condition! Johnny pioneered the solid shell timeless timber drums back in the very early 2000s. These are the Ludwig Catalog Finishe pages from Ludwig Drum Catalogs. Which actually has the original heads on it Ludwig badges are simple characteristic indicating which era a Ludwig drum could be placed. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. /31/22: IMPORTANT COOL NEWS ABOUT OUR NYC STORE!! Ludwig Drums :: Home Check this section out frequently. This set is a milestone in Craviotto history and will soon be in my IL store along side kit #1. Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum NEW! Click Here: 11/16/11:Another First From Craviotto: New lug style bop kit!! The perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. 1. Please see feedback Full details soon. EBAY auctions. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. $1,475.00. Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. 5x14 snares $599. Ludwig Vistalite | About 1970's Ludwig Super Classic Drums 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 5 Drum Sets. We have what you need. This was a quadra plus kit originally 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. It features all original factory components free of any modifications. It is much like the Acrolite series. $2349 for 12/14/18, plus $599 for optional 5x14 snare. Latest Videos: Steve demos a wood dyna: HERE. These shells were not only stronger but less expensive to make. He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear. Edges are fine. Drum wraps - Precision Drum Company, Inc. - Since 1961 The only sign of age is at the edge where the gold sparkle wrap meets, but that's not seen from the front. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Steve, Maxwell Private Auctions update! Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. Click Here: 12/15/11: THISIS INCREDIBLE! 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. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. Ludwig Custom. Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. HERE. Almost ready to go live! I think every Ludwig collector loves this finish. Vintage Ludwig 16 X 16 Floor Tom, Red Strata, 1970s Excellent Condition 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. 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). Take a look and stay tuned for the finished drum. 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. Home; . 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. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. Adrian made 3 kits several years ago and these were his first drum sets. See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. See details and videos, Lots more new drums below and even more on our Illinois Reverb store. Some info on the first wave of items! The 1978 Combo series was made with old 3-ply shells until they were used up; the inside was sprayed with granitone. (#314255977917) . See our exclusive video of this great new innovation from Craviotto: Click Here. She's not perfect but neither was Roxanne Please check the fields highlighted in red. The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! The only example ever to surface, and it is a 71 YR OLD FULL,COMPLETE KIT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY. See Steve's video HERE. He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. 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. 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. Ludwig drums 60's finishes | Vintage Ludwig Drums History READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. The rest is history. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, 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". Thread starter QuinnTheEskimo; Start date Sep 7, 2009; Sep 7, 2009 #1 . 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic Drum Set Not So Modern Drummer For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! We'll settle that for you. When using a paint/finish remover like "Zipstrip" to remove old glue from drum shells, wait at least 24 hours before applying . On our Reverb store. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. See information, links and the movie trailer, 2/28/23: Just in! It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. Sponsored. EUR By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 13x9 1970 LUDWIG Gold Sparkle Drum Set - Complete Set in Excellent - Reverb ALL GRETSCH SNARES AND SETS INCLUDING OUR USA CUSTOM, BROADKASTER, AND BROOKLYN SHELL BANK DRUMS. 22 x14 Craviotto Sequoia 2750 years old. 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 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? 1970's Ludwig Bass Drum | Reverb Just like the catalog kit but ours has two 22s. Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com or by text at 630-865-6849. Great review! Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." I love the seventies version of this finish, but I must admit I like the 60s version more. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. Ludwig manufactured the hand engraved, black nickel plated shell drum in the 20's. The Black Beauty is prized by both collectors and drummers. 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 Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. We have a new Video Program section of our site. 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. *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. See it. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. See it HERE. Shell has a few scratches and the hoops have a few small rust spots, but drum is in great playing condition. Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". They were perfect for the Beatles as they looked so good even on black and white TV. I hope it goes to a good home to enjoy as much as I did for 52 years! It is much like the Acrolite series. This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Ludwig drums 70's timeline | Vintage Ludwig Drums History selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 1. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. 1970s Ludwig Vistalite 14x22" Bass Drum with Single-Color Finish SHOP OUR STORES-ILLINOIS REVERB: HERE FORK'S REVERB:HERE. Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. MENU. Ready to ship! In this instance, it was during the attempted wrap restoration on a vintage 1970s Ludwig chrome-over-wood 24" bass drum. Recently Butch called and offered this set to me. VINTAGE FM DRUMS - Vintage Drum Restoration Services, Drum Repair Ludwig would use the Classic lugs if they were low on Standard lugs. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. 1. Triple inlays. May 8, 2015: Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. Vintage Snare Drums online Ludwig Drum Finishes - Vintage Ludwig Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. Starcraft drumZ. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: In the 1960s rock music took off in America as the British invasion, and the Beatles in particular came on the scene. Typical signs of light use, patina from age, no heavy corrosion on hardware. Ludwig 1970's Natural Maple Drum Set | Reverb Very cool and lots of history here. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. Currency: It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. As a result, drum set sales began to soar. 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. Standard series; Snare and tom-toms "Select 4-ply diamond wood shells", Bass drums 6-ply. Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! Note: Estimate based on US sales prices for similar items on Reverb. This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. 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. I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . CRAVIOTTO TIMELESS TIMBER SNARE DRUMS FOR SALE, 1. I had forgotten he had those. Courtesy: LudwigDrummer.com. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 12/14/20, 13/16/22 and 12/14/12x18 "Jazzette"size bass drum. 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 Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. When Ringo chose Oyster Black for his Ludwig drums, he made a great choice. Hey! The rail consolette does a wonderful job . 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. turn on the red light 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. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. We have them IN STOCK, OVER 200 DRUMS. Vintage (70's?) Ludwig Kit! | Drummerworld Forum The great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. Steve on Craviotto Center Stage kit: HERE. 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. 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. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. 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. This drum gave birth to the Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic snare drum - the most recorded snare drum in history. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. 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. The rarest set I have ever seen! The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. 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. Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. This beautiful set of Ludwig Bronze Strata Standards was seen by one of my friends on one of those equipment sale pages on Facebook. Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. Some special deals! 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes. Thanks for looking 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 made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 60's drum kits for sale