1970's ludwig drum finishes

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. 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum VINTAGE FM DRUMS - Vintage Drum Restoration Services, Drum Repair Jan 19th: EXCLUSIVE for us with Ludwig: Rose Marine Pearl!! ALL GRETSCH SNARES AND SETS INCLUDING OUR USA CUSTOM, BROADKASTER, AND BROOKLYN SHELL BANK DRUMS. 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! He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. I hope it goes to a good home to enjoy as much as I did for 52 years! NYC: HERE. 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. 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. NO WAITING 22 WEEKS! The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! Netherlands, Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. Courtesy: LudwigDrummer.com. Some info on the first wave of items! 22"-16"- 13" -12" Original Natural Maple Finish called by Ludwig "Therm-O-Gloss" Toms have adjustable mufflers. I love the seventies version of this finish, but I must admit I like the 60s version more. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. See and buy the kits HERE. Ludwig Vistalite 1970's 10 X 9 Inch Tom New Remo Heads Pattern C Vintage Rare. And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. That's why it's in amazing condition! Craviotto Sequoia 2750 years old. I drove all the way to Savannah only to find he was selling his "black" diamond pearl Ludwigs. I had forgotten he had those. 1970's LUDWIG BLUE/OLIVE SNARE DRUM HARD SHELL CASE | Musical Instruments & Gear, Percussion, Accessories | eBay! Drumarchive.com I have owned this kit since it was new in 1970 and it has never left my music room. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. 1970-1971 Ludwig Finishes. selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 12/14/20, 13/16/22 and 12/14/12x18 "Jazzette"size bass drum. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. See our exclusive video of this great new innovation from Craviotto: Click Here. 1. Recently Butch called and offered this set to me. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. 1970 Ludwig Acrolite Snare | Reverb 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. https://reverb.com/news/how-to-date-a-ludwig. 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. Precision Drum Co. 2012 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 GIVE US A CALL AT (845) 635-9820. Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. This set was sold and kept in NOS condition and then sold to my client who also kept it in NOS condition. These shells were not only stronger but less expensive to make. If you have any questions please email me Matching snares in stock also. Purchase with or without the snare. Check this section out frequently. A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. Check them out. About This Listing. Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. Reviews. MENU. Steve, Maxwell Private Auctions update! She's not perfect but neither was Roxanne All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 5 Drum Sets. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Louie Bellson's Rogers WMP Drum Set and his wood Dynasonic snare drum! Ludwig Drums :: Shell Guide Thanks for looking 1. Info, 2/17/23: Just added a brand new "Salesman Sample" unique Craviotto kit. The sound of these sets is incredible! To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Click Here: 12/15/11: THISIS INCREDIBLE! Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! This is the book for you. This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. 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? All Rights Reserved, White paint (except for larger, 18" floor toms which were left unfinished), Shell date-stamping started with red ink in 1956 with comparitively large numbers and letters, 1961 and 1962 stamping were still red, but with slightly smaller characters, 1963 shells can be found with either red or black ink stamps, Beginning in September / October 1968; most shells were made with 3-ply Maple / Poplar / Maple, Change back to natural finish interior except for the Standard series which changed directly from white paint to granitone. Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. Home; . IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! Please see feedback This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Additional Info. Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. Re done bearing edges on vintage drums - [DFO] Drum Forum Drum wraps - Precision Drum Company, Inc. - Since 1961 The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. EBAY auctions. Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. The 1978 Combo series was made with old 3-ply shells until they were used up; the inside was sprayed with granitone. Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. Thread starter QuinnTheEskimo; Start date Sep 7, 2009; Sep 7, 2009 #1 . Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. See details and videos, Lots more new drums below and even more on our Illinois Reverb store. Ludwig has produced many stellar finishes throughout the 1960's. Some were unique to the Ludwig catalog, while others were timeless classic common with most manufactures. I truly appreciate a call from someone telling me about a drum set that they saw somewhere. $336.40 . It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. A funny thing happened some time ago. We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. I plan to buy an electronic set. This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 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 . The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. 22x14 kick drum. 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. 8/23/11:NEW! Used 70's Vintage Ludwig Drum Set, Butcher Block finish, 13,14,16,18, 24 Color Swatches. Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. 3/17/12: Now, Maxwell Drums brings you even MORE custom options for your Craviotto drum set! These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com or by text at 630-865-6849. We will do a video featuring both of these sets. Just like the catalog kit but ours has two 22s. Hey! Only available from us in these bass drum sizes. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. The other colors are more rare. Oops, looks like you forgot something. selection from the 1982 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish My friends and family are always on the search also. Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . Ready to ship! 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. Very cool and lots of history here. /31/22: IMPORTANT COOL NEWS ABOUT OUR NYC STORE!! This was the shell design that came to be in '67. RED, GREEN, SMOKE, YELLOW, AMBER, BLUE, PINK, CLEAR. The rest is history. Just click HERE. $2349 for 12/14/18, plus $599 for optional 5x14 snare. All stands and pedals, rare 3D MOIRE!! See it HERE. All rights reserved. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Full details soon. 1973 Ludwig Catalog. Ludwig 1970's Natural Maple Drum Set | Reverb Courtesy: 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? It is pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. This set is a milestone in Craviotto history and will soon be in my IL store along side kit #1. The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. We have them IN STOCK, OVER 200 DRUMS. The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. Click Here. . The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. It is much like the Acrolite series. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. 1971 Ludwig Catalog. Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint 1976 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". Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. Please check the fields highlighted in red. 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 It is much like the Acrolite series. The only reason I am selling it is because of the noise bothering my neighbors. 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). 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. Sounds terrific. The rarest set I have ever seen! 1970's Ludwig Bass Drum | Reverb 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 is the Ludwig Drum Finishes page. On our Reverb store. Almost ready to go live! New collection for sale. Currency: By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 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. Steve on Craviotto Center Stage kit: HERE. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. This was a quadra plus kit originally It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. 20" $2499. Everything you see in the pictures is included.