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 Louie Bellson's Rogers WMP Drum Set and his wood Dynasonic snare drum! 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. Great review! Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. 1. Steve, Maxwell Private Auctions update! Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. Recently Butch called and offered this set to me. Steve on new Premier bop kit: HERE. Take a look and stay tuned for the finished drum. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. 2/6/21: HERE IN IL: INCREDIBLE CAMCO OAKLAWN 12/12/16/22/22/5x14 ONE OWNER! 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. Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. 22 x14 Drum Outfits, Snare Drums, Marching & Concert Drums, Timpani, Mallets, Drumsticks, Drumheads, Atlas Hardware, Atlas Drum Luggage and much more. Reviews. Our exclusive Glacier Blue Ludwig Classic Maple kits are in stock! It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. 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. The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. 20" $2499. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Hey! Just click HERE. Click Here. UNREAL! 16x16 Triple inlays. We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! The great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. Chicago Collection. When Ringo chose Oyster Black for his Ludwig drums, he made a great choice. It is the finish of a drum that can very well define the drum, as well as the drummer itself. 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 think every Ludwig collector loves this finish. All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. See it HERE. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets. I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. May 8, 2015: Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish The rarest set I have ever seen! The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. Check out our selection here! Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. The rail consolette does a wonderful job . The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. The importers of foreign drums certainly took advantage of this lucrative situation, and so the American market was flooded with foreign made drum sets. Color Swatches. Ludwig SteveS DRUM Gear & PERCUSSION Fairfield, CA, United States 1970s Ludwig Vistalite Quadra-Plus Drum Set with Single-Color Finish Used - Very Good $1,999 + $250 Shipping It looks like that piece of gear is gone. 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 70's blue and olive badge started as rhombus shape with pointed non-continuous lower left and upper right corners. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. Ludwig would use the Classic lugs if they were low on Standard lugs. 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? We'll settle that for you. Please see feedback We are your go-to source for buying and selling the rarest vintage drums. This was a quadra plus kit originally Johnny pioneered the solid shell timeless timber drums back in the very early 2000s. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes. CRAVIOTTO TIMELESS TIMBER SNARE DRUMS FOR SALE, 1. 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. Follow this Product Some info on the first wave of items! Many drummers over the years have come to be identified by the color of their . 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. Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com or by text at 630-865-6849. early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. I plan to buy an electronic set. 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. 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. Ludwig manufactured the hand engraved, black nickel plated shell drum in the 20's. The Black Beauty is prized by both collectors and drummers. 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 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. Almost ready to go live! Shell has a few scratches and the hoops have a few small rust spots, but drum is in great playing condition. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. https://reverb.com/news/how-to-date-a-ludwig. Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. This is the book for you. Ludwig Custom. Steve's Video Selections page. Edges are fine. On our Reverb store. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. Jan 19th: EXCLUSIVE for us with Ludwig: Rose Marine Pearl!! Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. Designed and Developed, Vintage Chrome Roto Tom Set: A Dream Realized , https://hudsonmusic.com/joel-rothman-collection/. We will do a video featuring both of these sets. IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! The 1978 Combo series was made with old 3-ply shells until they were used up; the inside was sprayed with granitone. 22"-16"- 13" -12" Original Natural Maple Finish called by Ludwig "Therm-O-Gloss" Toms have adjustable mufflers. I've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! 1. Standards usually have smooth low mass lugs. 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? New collection for sale. New Old Stock 12/14/18/4x14. New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. It is much like the Acrolite series. Oops, looks like you forgot something. This beautiful set of Ludwig Bronze Strata Standards was seen by one of my friends on one of those equipment sale pages on Facebook. This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 1. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. 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. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Very cool and lots of history here. See information, links and the movie trailer, 2/28/23: Just in! 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! These shells were not only stronger but less expensive to make. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. $2349 for 12/14/18, plus $599 for optional 5x14 snare. HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. 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. 1971 Ludwig Catalog. New video for Craviotto Timeless Timber 5.5x14 1 of 1 birdseye/gold and also Timeless Timber Birch 4x14 #12 of 25. LudwigDrummer.com, 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach The sound of these sets is incredible! Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. 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. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. 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.