Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. 9/10/22 MAXWELL PRIVATE SALES IN FULL SWING. I am always on the hunt for a nice vintage drum set for sale. Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. This set is a milestone in Craviotto history and will soon be in my IL store along side kit #1. We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! Check them out. Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." Courtesy: This is the book for you. 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. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. New video for Craviotto Timeless Timber 5.5x14 1 of 1 birdseye/gold and also Timeless Timber Birch 4x14 #12 of 25. I've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. See the latest on Steve's Drums Facts. Click Here. Non-US regional data coming soon. 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. 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. Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, The rail consolette does a wonderful job . Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. 8.5 of 10 IMHO 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. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Incredibly, Sam Bacco was able to find some 600 year old Timeless Timber birch and was able to craft kit #1000 from this wood. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! 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. 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. 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, 14x22, 6.5x14. ALL GRETSCH SNARES AND SETS INCLUDING OUR USA CUSTOM, BROADKASTER, AND BROOKLYN SHELL BANK DRUMS. Just click 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! consists of a 14" X 22", a 22" bass drum, a 9" X 13" Tom Tom and 16" X 16" Floor Tom. The rarest set I have ever seen! 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). $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. 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 purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. The pattern became bigger and the color became blacker. Sounds terrific. This beautiful set of Ludwig Bronze Strata Standards was seen by one of my friends on one of those equipment sale pages on Facebook. Very cool and lots of history here. It is much like the Acrolite series. About This Listing. 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". 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes. See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. I truly appreciate a call from someone telling me about a drum set that they saw somewhere. Please check the fields highlighted in red. - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. HERE. Click Here. See details and videos, Lots more new drums below and even more on our Illinois Reverb store. See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. Learn More. Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! 18" kits $2349. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! Steve on new Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Overnight every young person wanted to be a drummer or play guitar. Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! Thread starter QuinnTheEskimo; Start date Sep 7, 2009; Sep 7, 2009 #1 . $336.40 . See Steve's video HERE. Check out some of our recent projects below and visit our, A complete restoration of a highly sought after 1960 chrome-over-brass Super Ludwig 400. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 1973 Ludwig Catalog. 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/. Click Here. Courtesy: LudwigDrummer.com. We are your go-to source for buying and selling the rarest vintage drums. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. If you have any questions please email me 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. Ludwig Drums - 4 Piece, 6 Ply Male Shells, Late 70's, Pointy Black/Olive Badges. I love the seventies version of this finish, but I must admit I like the 60s version more. EBAY auctions. Pics and video soon! All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | Musical Instruments & Gear, Percussion, Accessories | eBay! Steve, Maxwell Private Auctions update! The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. Reviews. These are the Ludwig Catalog Finishe pages from Ludwig Drum Catalogs. Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. The rest is history. 1. See it. 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 only sign of age is at the edge where the gold sparkle wrap meets, but that's not seen from the front. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. 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. These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. That's why it's in amazing condition! Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. Starcraft drumZ. A funny thing happened some time ago. I hope it goes to a good home to enjoy as much as I did for 52 years! Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Jan 19th: EXCLUSIVE for us with Ludwig: Rose Marine Pearl!! The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. Some special deals! We have them IN STOCK, OVER 200 DRUMS. Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. 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 . We'll have product specific videos, interviews, instructional videos, special interest and more. 20" $2499. LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST.