Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? 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. See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. Precision Drum Co. 2012 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 GIVE US A CALL AT (845) 635-9820. Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. When using a paint/finish remover like "Zipstrip" to remove old glue from drum shells, wait at least 24 hours before applying . 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. We'll settle that for you. Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! 1973 Ludwig Catalog. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 16x16 In the 1960s rock music took off in America as the British invasion, and the Beatles in particular came on the scene. See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. Ludwig Acrolite Snare with 1970 date stamp and blue-and-olive pointed badge. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. I've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. Edges are fine. See it. The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The 1978 Combo series was made with old 3-ply shells until they were used up; the inside was sprayed with granitone. 18" kits $2349. Otherwise, it's in MINT condition. Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. This is the book for you. 1. It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. Netherlands, 1. Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. The only reason I am selling it is because of the noise bothering my neighbors. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. New video for Craviotto Timeless Timber 5.5x14 1 of 1 birdseye/gold and also Timeless Timber Birch 4x14 #12 of 25. It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! LudwigDrummer.com, 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach Click Here. 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. And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. VIDEO CHANNEL: See all of our videos here:youtube.com/stevemaxwelldrumsWe've got over 130 videos. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. . 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. We have Finishes for WFL Ludwig & Ludwig and The Ludwig Drum Company. These shells were not only stronger but less expensive to make. Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. We will do a video featuring both of these sets. The rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. All rights reserved. supplement, This is the finish selection This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. 13x9 Listed: 9 months ago Views: 837 View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. 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. HERE. This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. Very cool and lots of history here. /31/22: IMPORTANT COOL NEWS ABOUT OUR NYC STORE!! Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. Those were snare drums, no sets. See the list. NYC: HERE. If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. Which actually has the original heads on it Standards usually have smooth low mass lugs. 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. Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. As a result, drum set sales began to soar. Take a look and stay tuned for the finished drum. Everything you see in the pictures is included. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. Larry Bunkers Gretsch 50s Copper Mist 12 14 20, 1. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 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. 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. The highest quality service is our hallmark, and we take this very seriously. Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. Pics and video soon! Reviews. Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. Recently Butch called and offered this set to me. The perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. LATEST PRODUCTS:cymbals, drum sets,snares,all items ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares, ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. The rarest set I have ever seen! Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. See it HERE. Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. It is much like the Acrolite series. 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. Non-US regional data coming soon. 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. We have them IN STOCK, OVER 200 DRUMS. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. 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. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. 20" $2499. 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. I think every Ludwig collector loves this finish. The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! A funny thing happened some time ago. When Ringo chose Oyster Black for his Ludwig drums, he made a great choice. It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. 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 Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. 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. Incredibly, Sam Bacco was able to find some 600 year old Timeless Timber birch and was able to craft kit #1000 from this wood. It is pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. Shell has a few scratches and the hoops have a few small rust spots, but drum is in great playing condition. New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! The pattern became bigger and the color became blacker. Note: Estimate based on US sales prices for similar items on Reverb. Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. Check out our selection here! The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. consists of a 14" X 22", a 22" bass drum, a 9" X 13" Tom Tom and 16" X 16" Floor Tom. Check this section out frequently. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? UNREAL! Great review! Courtesy: LudwigDrummer.com. We are your go-to source for buying and selling the rarest vintage drums. We have a new Video Program section of our site. Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. This was a quadra plus kit originally The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. Just click HERE. Currency: 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. 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, 14x22, 6.5x14. About This Listing. Steve on new Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. Standard series; Snare and tom-toms "Select 4-ply diamond wood shells", Bass drums 6-ply. 22x14 kick drum. Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. 1 of 3. This drum gave birth to the Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic snare drum - the most recorded snare drum in history. 3/17/12: Now, Maxwell Drums brings you even MORE custom options for your Craviotto drum set! $2349 for 12/14/18, plus $599 for optional 5x14 snare. The only sign of age is at the edge where the gold sparkle wrap meets, but that's not seen from the front. See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. May 8, 2015: Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. Hey! Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com or by text at 630-865-6849. Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. 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 NO WAITING 22 WEEKS! This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. 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. I hope it goes to a good home to enjoy as much as I did for 52 years! Oops, looks like you forgot something. Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. See information, links and the movie trailer, 2/28/23: Just in! 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets. Great review! RED, GREEN, SMOKE, YELLOW, AMBER, BLUE, PINK, CLEAR. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) Please check the fields highlighted in red. Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. Almost ready to go live! MENU. - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. I am always on the hunt for a nice vintage drum set for sale. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. These are the Ludwig Catalog Finishe pages from Ludwig Drum Catalogs. The other colors are more rare. (#314255977917) . Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. Some info on the first wave of items! Follow this Product The rail consolette does a wonderful job . Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments.