Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. VIDEO CHANNEL: See all of our videos here:youtube.com/stevemaxwelldrumsWe've got over 130 videos. The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 5 Drum Sets. Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room. See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. Starcraft drumZ. Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . 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. The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. MENU. Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! It is much like the Acrolite series. This made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. 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. 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. . 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/. The rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. A funny thing happened some time ago. The perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. When using a paint/finish remover like "Zipstrip" to remove old glue from drum shells, wait at least 24 hours before applying . 1 of 3. I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. Non-US regional data coming soon. (#314255977917) . 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. Full details soon. from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" New collection for sale. We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! Click Here: 11/16/11:Another First From Craviotto: New lug style bop kit!! HERE. Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. This is the book for you. 1970's Ludwig Bass Drum | Reverb selection from the 1982 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 1971 Ludwig Catalog. The pattern became bigger and the color became blacker. Almost ready to go live! We have Finishes for WFL Ludwig & Ludwig and The Ludwig Drum Company. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Details. Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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". Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. 1. SHOP OUR STORES-ILLINOIS REVERB: HERE FORK'S REVERB:HERE. 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! 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 . Steve Maxwell Vintage and Custom Drums Ludwig drums 60's finishes | Vintage Ludwig Drums History Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. The great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. 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. Color Swatches. 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. Incredibly, Sam Bacco was able to find some 600 year old Timeless Timber birch and was able to craft kit #1000 from this wood. Concert Toms 10 12 13 14 Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. She's a looker that's for sure Ludwig natural finish 1970-1975 questions - [DFO] Drum Forum This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. Books and Catalogs. 12/14/20, 13/16/22 and 12/14/12x18 "Jazzette"size bass drum. Updates will be made often. 22 x14 These are the Ludwig Catalog Finishe pages from Ludwig Drum Catalogs. See and buy the kits. It is pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. 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. I truly appreciate a call from someone telling me about a drum set that they saw somewhere. Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? Availability: Sold out Shell sizes Bass drum - 14" x 22" Floor tom - 16" x 16" Tom tom - 9" x 13" (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. We will do a video featuring both of these sets. CHICAGO-LAND STORE UPDATE AND PHOTO TOUR: HERE. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. 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. Please see feedback The importers of foreign drums certainly took advantage of this lucrative situation, and so the American market was flooded with foreign made drum sets. Great review! NEW! Check out our selection here! These shells were not only stronger but less expensive to make. LATEST PRODUCTS:cymbals, drum sets,snares,all items ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares, ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares. 1970 Ludwig Acrolite Snare | Reverb Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. 1970s Ludwig Vistalite Quadra-Plus Drum Set with Single-Color Finish To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. My friends and family are always on the search also. Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. https://reverb.com/news/how-to-date-a-ludwig. 16x16 Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. Triple inlays. See it HERE. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. See and buy the kits HERE. 3/17/12: Now, Maxwell Drums brings you even MORE custom options for your Craviotto drum set! 13x9 UNREAL! 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. The only example ever to surface, and it is a 71 YR OLD FULL,COMPLETE KIT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY. On our Reverb store. Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. Very cool and lots of history here. Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. This is a virtual match to my 14 / 18 / 24 Ludwig thermogloss mahogany kit. The only reason I am selling it is because of the noise bothering my neighbors. 5x14 snares $599. When Ringo chose Oyster Black for his Ludwig drums, he made a great choice. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! 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. Matching snares in stock also. Click Here. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? The highest quality service is our hallmark, and we take this very seriously. The only sign of age is at the edge where the gold sparkle wrap meets, but that's not seen from the front. Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. See details and videos, Lots more new drums below and even more on our Illinois Reverb store. 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. The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. Ludwig Drums :: Shell Guide Used 70's Vintage Ludwig Drum Set, Butcher Block finish, 13,14,16,18, 24 EUR from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. Larry Bunkers Gretsch 50s Copper Mist 12 14 20, 1. 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. See Steve's video HERE. See our exclusive video of this great new innovation from Craviotto: Click Here. 1. I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. The rest is history. The Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. 22x14 kick drum. DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! The rail consolette does a wonderful job . Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. Ludwig Acrolite Snare with 1970 date stamp and blue-and-olive pointed badge. 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. Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. Ready to ship! The 1978 Combo series was made with old 3-ply shells until they were used up; the inside was sprayed with granitone. Just click HERE. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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. Craviotto Sequoia 2750 years old. Those were snare drums, no sets. The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes | [DFO] Drum Forum Ludwig Custom. Some info on the first wave of items! The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. NO WAITING 22 WEEKS! See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. 22"-16"- 13" -12" Original Natural Maple Finish called by Ludwig "Therm-O-Gloss" Toms have adjustable mufflers. Thanks for looking The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. 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. These were meticulously cleaned and detailed selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish She's not perfect but neither was Roxanne Standards usually have smooth low mass lugs. Check this section out frequently. Learn More. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments.