1. Non-US regional data coming soon. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! 2/6/21: HERE IN IL: INCREDIBLE CAMCO OAKLAWN 12/12/16/22/22/5x14 ONE OWNER! Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. Jan 19th: EXCLUSIVE for us with Ludwig: Rose Marine Pearl!! Click Here. All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! Please check the fields highlighted in red. HERE. Used - Very Good $800 + $150 Shipping As low as $37/mo Add to Cart Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! I truly appreciate a call from someone telling me about a drum set that they saw somewhere. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. The perfect gigging vintage Ludwig set. 18" kits $2349. We have Finishes for WFL Ludwig & Ludwig and The Ludwig Drum Company. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 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! Matching snares in stock also. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! Ludwig Acrolite Snare with 1970 date stamp and blue-and-olive pointed badge. Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? Standard series; Snare and tom-toms "Select 4-ply diamond wood shells", Bass drums 6-ply. 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. It is much like the Acrolite series. The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. Color Swatches. Concert Toms 10 12 13 14 Those were snare drums, no sets. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". Overnight every young person wanted to be a drummer or play guitar. Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. Craviotto Sequoia 2750 years old. 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. The rest is history. Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. Typical signs of light use, patina from age, no heavy corrosion on hardware. 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. Steve's Travel Schedule: HERE. Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. New Old Stock 12/14/18/4x14. selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. A funny thing happened some time ago. Currency: See it. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. On our Reverb store. VIDEO CHANNEL: See all of our videos here:youtube.com/stevemaxwelldrumsWe've got over 130 videos. The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. Larry Bunkers Gretsch 50s Copper Mist 12 14 20, 1. Drum Outfits, Snare Drums, Marching & Concert Drums, Timpani, Mallets, Drumsticks, Drumheads, Atlas Hardware, Atlas Drum Luggage and much more. Sounds terrific. The only example ever to surface, and it is a 71 YR OLD FULL,COMPLETE KIT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY. These shells were not only stronger but less expensive to make. Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! If you have any questions please email me 5x14 snares $599. Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. See our exclusive video of this great new innovation from Craviotto: Click Here. I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. LATEST PRODUCTS:cymbals, drum sets,snares,all items ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares, ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. These were meticulously cleaned and detailed . My friends and family are always on the search also. Acrylic drums had been in production for a number of years before Ludwig delved into it. 8.5 of 10 IMHO early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. 8/23/11:NEW! Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. (#314255977917) . Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. 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? Ludwig manufactured the hand engraved, black nickel plated shell drum in the 20's. The Black Beauty is prized by both collectors and drummers. This was the shell design that came to be in '67. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. 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 Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. 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" These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. 20" $2499. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Vistalite drums were the name for the acrylic drums produced by Ludwig. I think every Ludwig collector loves this finish. Full details soon. New video for Craviotto Timeless Timber 5.5x14 1 of 1 birdseye/gold and also Timeless Timber Birch 4x14 #12 of 25. $1,475.00. Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . About This Listing. 1. In this instance, it was during the attempted wrap restoration on a vintage 1970s Ludwig chrome-over-wood 24" bass drum. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. HERE. Ludwig would use the Classic lugs if they were low on Standard lugs. Oops, looks like you forgot something. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. Please see feedback The rail consolette does a wonderful job . He is the manager of the percussion department at Portman's Music Store in Savannah, Ga. Johnny pioneered the solid shell timeless timber drums back in the very early 2000s. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, Reviews. Precision Drum Co. 2012 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 GIVE US A CALL AT (845) 635-9820. Additional Info. We definitely want to communicate with you. 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 The store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Please check the fields highlighted in red. 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. selection from the 1982 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Louie Bellson's Rogers WMP Drum Set and his wood Dynasonic snare drum! Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. See and buy the kits HERE. See it HERE. He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection As a result, drum set sales began to soar. 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. Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! I plan to buy an electronic set. That's why it's in amazing condition! 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 It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. Take a look and stay tuned for the finished drum. NYC: HERE. We will do a video featuring both of these sets. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. consists of a 14" X 22", a 22" bass drum, a 9" X 13" Tom Tom and 16" X 16" Floor Tom. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets. Click Here: 11/16/11:Another First From Craviotto: New lug style bop kit!! https://reverb.com/news/how-to-date-a-ludwig. Learn More. Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. 1. It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! Steve's Website Status Updates: HERE. We are your go-to source for buying and selling the rarest vintage drums. The only sign of age is at the edge where the gold sparkle wrap meets, but that's not seen from the front. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. 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/. 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. 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). Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum 13x9 EUR See and buy the kits. 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. LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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. ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. NO WAITING 22 WEEKS! The characteristics of maple offered more volume, a brighter tone, and tuning versatility. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." Starcraft drumZ. 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. I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. 1970 Ludwig Classic Black Panther 2 up 2 down - $1499 This stealthy looking vintage Ludwig kit sports a real unique wrap unlike any other material commonly used to wrap a drum. /31/22: IMPORTANT COOL NEWS ABOUT OUR NYC STORE!! Books and Catalogs. Pics and video soon! This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. The importers of foreign drums certainly took advantage of this lucrative situation, and so the American market was flooded with foreign made drum sets. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. Click Here: 12/15/11: THISIS INCREDIBLE! 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. 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. It is much like the Acrolite series. It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. See Steve's video HERE. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. 22 x14 We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. The early 1970's shells were designed as a 3-ply drum consisting of an outer and inner maple ply supported by an inner poplar ply. 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. This is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. 12/14/20, 13/16/22 and 12/14/12x18 "Jazzette"size bass drum. Ludwig badges are simple characteristic indicating which era a Ludwig drum could be placed. Listed: 9 months ago Views: 837 Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. The hardware was lighter, and I suppose cut the cost somewhat. 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. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Ludwig Custom. Thread starter QuinnTheEskimo; Start date Sep 7, 2009; Sep 7, 2009 #1 . Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved.

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