Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Someone reading this may know how many of each finish was sold. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. We talk about the differences in shells, edges and sound quality of the 50s-70s USA drums. The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. Oops, looks like you forgot something. See them on our Reverb stores: ILLINOIS: HERE. 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. Reviews. Latest Videos: Steve demos a wood dyna: HERE. Currency: These are the Ludwig Catalog Finishe pages from Ludwig Drum Catalogs. He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. Johnny pioneered the solid shell timeless timber drums back in the very early 2000s. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. NO WAITING 22 WEEKS! https://reverb.com/news/how-to-date-a-ludwig. Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. Click Here. from the 1976 "The Spotlight Follows Ludwig Drum Outfits" Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. 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. 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. 8/23/11:NEW! $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? Have a great Fall and keep collecting and playing those great vintage drums. Otherwise, it's in MINT condition. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Click Here. Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! 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. 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. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) 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. Those were snare drums, no sets. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. NYC: HERE. 5x14 snares $599. Standards usually have smooth low mass lugs. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Netherlands, 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. 22 x14 Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. selection from the 1982 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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. I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. Which actually has the original heads on it 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. Ready to ship! The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! 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. Just like the catalog kit but ours has two 22s. DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! Used Sonor Force 3000 17x20BD, 10x12TT, 12x14FT, 6.5x14 SD, Hardware and Cases included. 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 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 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. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. The 1978 Combo series was made with old 3-ply shells until they were used up; the inside was sprayed with granitone. These were meticulously cleaned and detailed We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. If your Standard kit has Classic lugs that might also be correct. We'll settle that for you. Beginning in 1976, the Classic series was made with new molds and a new construction; small (6" and 8") toms were 4-ply and larger drums were 6-ply maple & poplar, with no reinforcement rings. New Aquarian Satin Finish Coated Tom Drum Heads: 16, 13, 12 Inch Size! Hey! turn on the red light This set is the most common Standard configuration, the S-330 twin tom five piece set. ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. Ludwig Acrolite Snare with 1970 date stamp and blue-and-olive pointed badge. LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. This set was sold and kept in NOS condition and then sold to my client who also kept it in NOS condition. Jan 19th: EXCLUSIVE for us with Ludwig: Rose Marine Pearl!! Edges are fine. We have what you need. I plan to buy an electronic set. It is much like the Acrolite series. NEWS! 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. HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." Check them out. This is the book for you. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. He is the manager of the percussion department at Portman's Music Store in Savannah, Ga. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 1971 Ludwig Catalog. Overnight every young person wanted to be a drummer or play guitar. I added the 13 from the same era The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. 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. 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. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Great review! See Steve's video HERE. Shell has a few scratches and the hoops have a few small rust spots, but drum is in great playing condition. Standards have their own unique triangular shaped badge. Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. 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 has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 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. Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . Courtesy: *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. Ludwig would use the Classic lugs if they were low on Standard lugs. from the 1981 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 1. 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. See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. Very cool and lots of history here. My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. Some info on the first wave of items! Full details soon. 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 store doesn't want old drums so he sometimes buys them. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. 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. LATEST PRODUCTS:cymbals, drum sets,snares,all items ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares, ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares. Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. Steve's Website Status Updates: HERE. A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. 20" $2499. Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. 1970 Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. 18" kits $2349. 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 See our exclusive video of this great new innovation from Craviotto: Click Here. HERE. Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. All rights reserved. The great thing about the Standards is the finishes used on these drums were exclusive to these sets. CHICAGO-LAND STORE UPDATE AND PHOTO TOUR: HERE.

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