This beautiful set of Ludwig Bronze Strata Standards was seen by one of my friends on one of those equipment sale pages on Facebook. Ludwig Drums - 4 Piece, 6 Ply Male Shells, Late 70's, Pointy Black/Olive Badges. Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. 22 x14 It is much like the Acrolite series. 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. Prices reflect sales of items in used condition*. 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. The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. Vistalite drums were the name for the acrylic drums produced by Ludwig. HERE. Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. 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. See details and videos, Lots more new drums below and even more on our Illinois Reverb store. Several Craviotto kits from as major collection available for sale! Drum restoration magic, These two Ludwig Super-Sensitive snare drums were born on the same date, The LM 410 model 5x14 was reconverted to its original setup, Learn more about this complete restoration, Check out Vintage FM Drums' latest vintage rewrap. 1971 Ludwig Catalog. Pics and video soon! 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, 14x22, 6.5x14. The rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! We have what you need. The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. 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 Availability: Sold out Shell sizes Bass drum - 14" x 22" Floor tom - 16" x 16" Tom tom - 9" x 13" (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums. Currency: The other colors are more rare. If you have any questions please email me Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com or by text at 630-865-6849. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. I had forgotten he had those. This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. Learn More. 2/6/21: HERE IN IL: INCREDIBLE CAMCO OAKLAWN 12/12/16/22/22/5x14 ONE OWNER! Home; . Reviews. Designed and Developed by George Lawrence. Almost ready to go live! 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. See our exclusive video of this great new innovation from Craviotto: Click Here. Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. The rail consolette does a wonderful job . The Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. HERE. We will do a video featuring both of these sets. 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 Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. 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. 13/16/22/6.5 NOS, SOLD. Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. CHICAGO-LAND STORE UPDATE AND PHOTO TOUR: HERE. The only example ever to surface, and it is a 71 YR OLD FULL,COMPLETE KIT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY. My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. Click Here: 12/15/11: THISIS INCREDIBLE! See, 3/1/23: My friend Bobby Colomby, drummer and founding member of Blood Sweat & Tears, sent me information about a great new documentary about the band. 20" $2499. 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? Ludwig Vistalite 1970's 10 X 9 Inch Tom New Remo Heads Pattern C Vintage Rare. IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! 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. VIDEO CHANNEL: See all of our videos here:youtube.com/stevemaxwelldrumsWe've got over 130 videos. 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 $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? He is the manager of the percussion department at Portman's Music Store in Savannah, Ga. Details. 1970 LUDWIG Gold Sparkle Drum Set - Complete Set in Excellent - Reverb All rights reserved. He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear. The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. I plan to buy an electronic set. Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! 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. selection from the 1988 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Craviotto Sequoia 2750 years old. This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. Edges are fine. The sound of these sets is incredible! Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! 1970s Ludwig Standard S-330 drum set finished in bronze strata All rights reserved. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Ludwig Drums :: Shell Guide And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. I drove all the way to Savannah only to find he was selling his "black" diamond pearl Ludwigs. New collection for sale. Typical signs of light use, patina from age, no heavy corrosion on hardware. MENU. (#314255977917) . 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. Please check the fields highlighted in red. It features all original factory components free of any modifications. Buy Vintage Ludwig Drums | Ludwig 60's drum kits for sale Sponsored. ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. 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. Click Here. Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. Mach 5 and Mach 4 Ludwig Drum Sets. 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. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Hey! It has all original shell hardware: rail mount, cymbal/tom bracket, spurs and mufflers. NEW! This is a virtual match to my 14 / 18 / 24 Ludwig thermogloss mahogany kit. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8. I love the seventies version of this finish, but I must admit I like the 60s version more. See them on our Reverb stores: ILLINOIS: HERE. I'm glad he took the time to contact me about them. In the 1960s rock music took off in America as the British invasion, and the Beatles in particular came on the scene. Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. Courtesy: The drums tune up well and sound great with single ply coated heads. Great review! . Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 1. The Ludwig Acrolite | Drummerworld Forum All of the remaining Vistalite kits from our initial order are now listed at our IL store Reverb page. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. This is the book for you. Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! Steve on new Ludwig Legacy Mahogany: HERE. These are the Ludwig Catalog Finishe pages from Ludwig Drum Catalogs. Standards usually have smooth low mass lugs. Please see feedback 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. Click Here. Please check the fields highlighted in red. The 1978 Combo series was made with old 3-ply shells until they were used up; the inside was sprayed with granitone. 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. Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site.