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. It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. The other colors are more rare. Hey! 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. 1. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Ludwig Drums - 4 Piece, 6 Ply Male Shells, Late 70's, Pointy Black/Olive Badges. VIDEO CHANNEL: See all of our videos here:youtube.com/stevemaxwelldrumsWe've got over 130 videos. If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. Chicago Collection. Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. 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. Otherwise, it's in MINT condition. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection Details: 9X13 tom 10X14 tom 16X16 floor tom 16X18 floor tom 14X24 bass drum All drums in . Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! He is the manager of the percussion department at Portman's Music Store in Savannah, Ga. Incredibly, Sam Bacco was able to find some 600 year old Timeless Timber birch and was able to craft kit #1000 from this wood. 1 of 3. They are in excellent shape, and the Bronze Strata finish is very rare.The Standard line was Ludwig's attempt to introduce a more affordable drum set to the public when the foreign made drums flooded the market. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. 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. 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. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. In the 1960s rock music took off in America as the British invasion, and the Beatles in particular came on the scene. 2/6/21: HERE IN IL: INCREDIBLE CAMCO OAKLAWN 12/12/16/22/22/5x14 ONE OWNER! from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish LudwigDrummer.com, 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach Ludwig would use the Classic lugs if they were low on Standard lugs. 1. Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. Just click 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. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Additional Info. A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. It features all original factory components free of any modifications. I drove all the way to Savannah only to find he was selling his "black" diamond pearl Ludwigs. 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. 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. HERE. 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 5 Drum Sets. The pattern became bigger and the color became blacker. It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. Matching snares in stock also. Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. 8/23/11:NEW! Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 12/14/20, 13/16/22 and 12/14/12x18 "Jazzette"size bass drum. 22x14 kick drum. The perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. Click Here: 12/15/11: THISIS INCREDIBLE! Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. Follow this Product This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. The hardware was lighter, and I suppose cut the cost somewhat. And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. Courtesy: LudwigDrummer.com. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. 1922 Ludwig snare drum (82Kb JPEG) 1922 Ludwig catalogue (5.51Mb PDF) 1922A Ludwig catalogue (28Mb PDF) 1923 Ludwig catalogue (10.9Mb PDF) 1924 Ludwig Aero Kraft catalogue . This is the book for you. I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. When using a paint/finish remover like "Zipstrip" to remove old glue from drum shells, wait at least 24 hours before applying . Home; . Drum Outfits, Snare Drums, Marching & Concert Drums, Timpani, Mallets, Drumsticks, Drumheads, Atlas Hardware, Atlas Drum Luggage and much more. Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. Steve's Website Status Updates: 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. 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. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. We have them IN STOCK, OVER 200 DRUMS. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. Netherlands, 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. Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. Great review! Check them out. Acrylic drums had been in production for a number of years before Ludwig delved into it. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Adrian made 3 kits several years ago and these were his first drum sets. Availability: Sold out Shell sizes Bass drum - 14" x 22" Floor tom - 16" x 16" Tom tom - 9" x 13" 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 interior was a clear-coated natural finish. - 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. Which actually has the original heads on it I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room. All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. Courtesy: 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 All rights reserved. Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. 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 set is a milestone in Craviotto history and will soon be in my IL store along side kit #1. Books and Catalogs. 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). NYC: HERE. Click Here. WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . Take a look and stay tuned for the finished drum. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. 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. The highest quality service is our hallmark, and we take this very seriously. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! The rail consolette does a wonderful job . This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Everything you see in the pictures is included. 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. It is pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. On our Reverb store. . As a result, drum set sales began to soar. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. https://reverb.com/news/how-to-date-a-ludwig. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. It is much like the Acrolite series. LATEST PRODUCTS:cymbals, drum sets,snares,all items ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares, ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares. This beautiful set of Ludwig Bronze Strata Standards was seen by one of my friends on one of those equipment sale pages on Facebook. The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. Thread starter QuinnTheEskimo; Start date Sep 7, 2009; Sep 7, 2009 #1 . See and buy the kits. Pics and video soon! We have Finishes for WFL Ludwig & Ludwig and The Ludwig Drum Company. Oops, looks like you forgot something. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? Shell has a few scratches and the hoops have a few small rust spots, but drum is in great playing condition. See the list. Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. Ludwig badges are simple characteristic indicating which era a Ludwig drum could be placed. 1971 Ludwig Catalog. In this instance, it was during the attempted wrap restoration on a vintage 1970s Ludwig chrome-over-wood 24" bass drum. Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. RED, GREEN, SMOKE, YELLOW, AMBER, BLUE, PINK, CLEAR. It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear. Precision Drum Co. 2012 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 GIVE US A CALL AT (845) 635-9820. 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 exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! UNREAL! Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. 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. Johnny pioneered the solid shell timeless timber drums back in the very early 2000s. The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. The rarest set I have ever seen!