1970's ludwig drum finishes

8.5 of 10 IMHO Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. It is much like the Acrolite series. 1970's Ludwig Bass Drum | Reverb May 8, 2015: Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. The 70's blue and olive badge started as rhombus shape with pointed non-continuous lower left and upper right corners. I added the 13 from the same era I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. If you have any questions please email me The rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. 1970s Ludwig Standard S-330 drum set finished in bronze strata Ludwig drums 60's finishes | Vintage Ludwig Drums History Thanks for looking Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. The other colors are more rare. All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! This set is a milestone in Craviotto history and will soon be in my IL store along side kit #1. Full details soon. We have what you need. Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. Check this section out frequently. When Ringo chose Oyster Black for his Ludwig drums, he made a great choice. Shell has a few scratches and the hoops have a few small rust spots, but drum is in great playing condition. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 60's drum kits for sale VINTAGE FM DRUMS - Vintage Drum Restoration Services, Drum Repair Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! Sounds terrific. HERE. selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Triple inlays. DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Jan 19th: EXCLUSIVE for us with Ludwig: Rose Marine Pearl!! She's not perfect but neither was Roxanne Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. Details. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. She's a looker that's for sure Larry Bunkers Gretsch 50s Copper Mist 12 14 20, 1. If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. We'll have product specific videos, interviews, instructional videos, special interest and more. I think every Ludwig collector loves this finish. IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. Check them out. Courtesy: LudwigDrummer.com. Ready to ship! Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Click Here. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. All rights reserved. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. The sound of these sets is incredible! The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. Drumarchive.com $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. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. 20" $2499. Starcraft drumZ. 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 Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. This is the book for you. 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. We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 70's drum kits for sale 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection 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. My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. In the 1960s rock music took off in America as the British invasion, and the Beatles in particular came on the scene. 8/23/11:NEW! Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. 1970 Ludwig Acrolite Snare | Reverb Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. VIDEO CHANNEL: See all of our videos here:youtube.com/stevemaxwelldrumsWe've got over 130 videos. Ludwig 1970's Natural Maple Drum Set | Reverb 1971 Ludwig Catalog. Used 70's Vintage Ludwig Drum Set, Butcher Block finish, 13,14,16,18, 24 Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Matching snares in stock also. This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. 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 Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. We definitely want to communicate with you. 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. The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. LATEST PRODUCTS:cymbals, drum sets,snares,all items ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares, ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares. Non-US regional data coming soon. Details: 9X13 tom 10X14 tom 16X16 floor tom 16X18 floor tom 14X24 bass drum All drums in . Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. We will do a video featuring both of these sets. The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. 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. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. See and buy the kits. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. Reviews. We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. Updates will be made often. I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | eBay This made for a less perfect round shell, but prevented problems with the finish pulling off. Pics and video soon! The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. See our exclusive video of this great new innovation from Craviotto: Click Here. Ludwig Custom. The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. Sponsored. Learn More. LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. 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. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn 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. Steve Maxwell Vintage and Custom Drums Hey! Fork's Drum Closet, Nashville: HERE. It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Steve on Craviotto Center Stage kit: HERE. 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. 3/17/12: Now, Maxwell Drums brings you even MORE custom options for your Craviotto drum set! 1970 LUDWIG Gold Sparkle Drum Set - Complete Set in Excellent Condition with Double Floor Toms, 6 Zildjian Cymbals, Stands, Ludwig Speed King Kick Pedal, Ludwig Hi Hat Stand, Cases for all drums, Sturdy Hard Case with Wheels, and 5 AKG Maestro DM 100 Microphones with Stands. Adrian made 3 kits several years ago and these were his first drum sets. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! 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. 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. Ludwig drums | ludwigdrums Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. EBAY auctions. 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. Standard series; Snare and tom-toms "Select 4-ply diamond wood shells", Bass drums 6-ply. Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. It is pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. New Old Stock 12/14/18/4x14. Note: Estimate based on US sales prices for similar items on Reverb. 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. 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. 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 See it. Click Here. Very cool and lots of history here. Vistalite drums were the name for the acrylic drums produced by Ludwig. This is a virtual match to my 14 / 18 / 24 Ludwig thermogloss mahogany kit. Those were snare drums, no sets. 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 . 12/14/20, 13/16/22 and 12/14/12x18 "Jazzette"size bass drum. Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. Take a look and stay tuned for the finished drum. The rarest set I have ever seen! The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. Check out our selection here! I drove all the way to Savannah only to find he was selling his "black" diamond pearl Ludwigs. He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him.