All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. Steve on new Premier bop kit: HERE. 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. Vistalite drums were the name for the acrylic drums produced by Ludwig. Click Here: 12/15/11: THISIS INCREDIBLE! Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! On our Reverb store. I've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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 We'll have product specific videos, interviews, instructional videos, special interest and more. 1. 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. She's a looker that's for sure This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. See and buy the kits HERE. I think every Ludwig collector loves this finish. The rest is history. 5x14 snares $599. Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. A funny thing happened some time ago. I added the 13 from the same era Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, 14x22, 6.5x14. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes. Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint 1976 selection from the 1998 Ludwig Drum Catalog, Reference Reviews. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 1970s Ludwig Vistalite 14x22" Bass Drum with Single-Color Finish It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. Overnight every young person wanted to be a drummer or play guitar. Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. Click Here. If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. The great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. Updates will be made often. 22"-16"- 13" -12" Original Natural Maple Finish called by Ludwig "Therm-O-Gloss" Toms have adjustable mufflers. Which actually has the original heads on it Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. Standard series; Snare and tom-toms "Select 4-ply diamond wood shells", Bass drums 6-ply. Drum wraps - Precision Drum Company, Inc. - Since 1961 Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. Netherlands, Details: 9X13 tom 10X14 tom 16X16 floor tom 16X18 floor tom 14X24 bass drum All drums in . Louie Bellson's Rogers WMP Drum Set and his wood Dynasonic snare drum! 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. Color Swatches. Thread starter QuinnTheEskimo; Start date Sep 7, 2009; Sep 7, 2009 #1 . The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. 1. Ludwig Drums :: Shell Guide supplement, This is the finish selection Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. 8/23/11:NEW! 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 LATEST PRODUCTS:cymbals, drum sets,snares,all items ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares, ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. CHICAGO-LAND STORE UPDATE AND PHOTO TOUR: HERE. Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. When using a paint/finish remover like "Zipstrip" to remove old glue from drum shells, wait at least 24 hours before applying . 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/. See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. Everything you see in the pictures is included. WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. If you have any questions please email me New Old Stock 12/14/18/4x14. A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish turn on the red light early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. Precision Drum Co. 2012 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 GIVE US A CALL AT (845) 635-9820. 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. Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. 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. Ludwig Acrolite Snare with 1970 date stamp and blue-and-olive pointed badge. We have what you need. He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. 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. Otherwise, it's in MINT condition. He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. Recently Butch called and offered this set to me. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" selection from the 1982 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 16x16 Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. This made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. Ludwig Classic Series | About 1970's Ludwig Classic Series Drums We are your go-to source for buying and selling the rarest vintage drums. This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. $1,475.00. Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. Additional Info. Steve, Maxwell Private Auctions update! The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. Check them out. These are the Ludwig Catalog Finishe pages from Ludwig Drum Catalogs. This set is a milestone in Craviotto history and will soon be in my IL store along side kit #1. The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. 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. EBAY auctions. 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 it. Those were snare drums, no sets. 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 VIDEO CHANNEL: See all of our videos here:youtube.com/stevemaxwelldrumsWe've got over 130 videos. 1 of 3. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets - Vintage Drum Guide The rail consolette does a wonderful job . The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. 1970s Ludwig Vistalite Quadra-Plus Drum Set with Single-Color Finish LudwigDrummer.com, 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." Please check the fields highlighted in red. Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. /31/22: IMPORTANT COOL NEWS ABOUT OUR NYC STORE!! These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. Please check the fields highlighted in red. 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: This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. Vintage Ludwig Drums | Thanks for visiting the Vintage Ludwig Drum Site All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. We have Finishes for WFL Ludwig & Ludwig and The Ludwig Drum Company. 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). 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 perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. Ready to ship! 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? Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. Steve's Video Selections page. 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. When Ringo chose Oyster Black for his Ludwig drums, he made a great choice. Ludwig 1970's Natural Maple Drum Set | Reverb 1970 LUDWIG flyer 2 pages (3Mb PDF) 1970 LUDWIG Standard catalogue 12 pages (23Mb PDF) 1970s LUDWIG Vista catalogue 15 pages (4Mb PDF) 1971 LUDWIG catalogue 108 pages Almost ready to go live! Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! 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 . I love the seventies version of this finish, but I must admit I like the 60s version more. Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. See our exclusive video of this great new innovation from Craviotto: Click Here. All rights reserved. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. Triple inlays. 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. One could argue the best complement to skill, pocket or "chops" is the equipment that lets the drummer's talent shine through. $2349 for 12/14/18, plus $599 for optional 5x14 snare. Click Here. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. RED, GREEN, SMOKE, YELLOW, AMBER, BLUE, PINK, CLEAR. I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room. EUR . Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 60's drum kits for sale Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. These were meticulously cleaned and detailed We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. Acrylic drums had been in production for a number of years before Ludwig delved into it. 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. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. The importers of foreign drums certainly took advantage of this lucrative situation, and so the American market was flooded with foreign made drum sets. Thanks for looking Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. He is the manager of the percussion department at Portman's Music Store in Savannah, Ga. Ludwig Drums :: Home This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . This drum gave birth to the Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic snare drum - the most recorded snare drum in history. HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. Vintage Snare Drums online Ludwig Drum Finishes - Vintage Ludwig The Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. I plan to buy an electronic set. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Very cool and lots of history here. See and buy the kits. Incredibly, Sam Bacco was able to find some 600 year old Timeless Timber birch and was able to craft kit #1000 from this wood. The Ludwig Acrolite | Drummerworld Forum Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. I had forgotten he had those. She's not perfect but neither was Roxanne 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 "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. Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! HERE. Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. 1973 Ludwig Catalog. 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. (#314255977917) . This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. 20" $2499. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! SHOP OUR STORES-ILLINOIS REVERB: HERE FORK'S REVERB:HERE. 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. Please see feedback