CRAVIOTTO TIMELESS TIMBER SNARE DRUMS FOR SALE, 1. 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. Six Strata (swirl) finishes were offered as well as Five Astro (satin) finishes and four Mist (Sparkle) finishes. 9/17/13: Billy Gladstone drum set news!HERE. Learn More. 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 . 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. 22x14 kick drum. Click Here: 11/16/11:Another First From Craviotto: New lug style bop kit!! Overnight every young person wanted to be a drummer or play guitar. 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. One could argue the best complement to skill, pocket or "chops" is the equipment that lets the drummer's talent shine through. Click Here: 12/15/11: THISIS INCREDIBLE! . My favorite finish on Ludwig drums is Oyster Black Pearl. Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail, SOLD. The chrome wrap had rusted significantly, to the point the wrap was deteriorating and oxidizing on the underside, outer shell ply. The 1970s version of this finish made a radical change. Full details soon. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. 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? selection from the 1998 Ludwig Drum Catalog, Reference 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. I've read that they still used some 3-ply shells in 1978, but that these were sprayed with the gray interior coating. It is much like the Acrolite series. - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of Johnny Craviotto's passing, we built kit #1000 from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. 5 Drum Sets, This is the finish selection LudwigDrummer.com, 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 1970 Ludwig Catalog Flyer for the Mach 4 and Mach 5 Drum Sets. The rail consolette does a wonderful job . The hardware was lighter, and I suppose cut the cost somewhat. We have them IN STOCK, OVER 200 DRUMS. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. 1971 Ludwig Catalog. (#314255977917) . 2/6/21: How about some links to fun videos? All rights reserved. The first time I saw this set, I told him I wanted to buy them when he let them go. Great review! Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was "lapped" into the shell. 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. The characteristics of maple offered more volume, a brighter tone, and tuning versatility. Very cool and lots of history here. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com or by text at 630-865-6849. The set I am featuring in this issue is my 1970s Ludwig Deluxe Classic set wrapped in glorious Oyster Black Pearl. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, 14x22, 6.5x14. https://reverb.com/news/how-to-date-a-ludwig. See my newest update on the Collector Market and the potential for the drum sector. $19.95Want to develop a formidable technique and become a virtuoso drummer? Steve on WFL vintage kit: HERE. NEW! 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 rail consolette does a wonderful job positioning the mounted tom. Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! Books and Catalogs. Triple inlays. Adrian made 3 kits several years ago and these were his first drum sets. 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. Purchase with or without the snare. I had forgotten he had those. This web site is dedicated to the history of vintage drums. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums. The interiors of the bass and toms are coated with grey speckled paint, but some Standards have white painted interiors. Ludwig Drum Toms 16 in Item Diameter Floor Tom, Ludwig Floor Toms, By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Paypal, credit cards, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, Zellepay and personal checks accepted. Steve on Louie Bellson's kit: HERE. Sparkle, Glass Glitter, Pearl, custom, Drum wraps for Roland V-drums & more. See the video slideshow, : Amazing AK copper bop kit. Home; . All rights reserved. Recently Butch called and offered this set to me. Red, Blue, Green, Smoke, Yellow, Pink, Amber, Clear Vistalite. Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video sectionis a big part of the website evolutioninitiative. 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 I met him with the cash. It wasn't until the end of the 1960's that a rise to acrylic drums became present. 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 NO WAITING 22 WEEKS! A LITTLE SAMPLE PIC BELOW: Many new Ludwig Vistalite kits with 12/14/18 and 12/14/20 are in. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. I love the seventies version of this finish, but I must admit I like the 60s version more. It is pretty common to see a red and blue in all three types of finishes. 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. Here we go: MORE AUDIO SLIDESHOWS ADDED TODAY PLUS "STEVE'S SESSIONS" #3 "FINGER CONTROL". Availability: Sold out Shell sizes Bass drum - 14" x 22" Floor tom - 16" x 16" Tom tom - 9" x 13" We have what you need. This set is a milestone in Craviotto history and will soon be in my IL store along side kit #1. Order at DrumSellers or at lemscymbalfelts.com. Courtesy: LudwigDrummer.com. 16x16 These were meticulously cleaned and detailed 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/. early 1970's Ludwig 16 x 16 floor tom with a thermogloss finish over mahogany. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. Standards usually have smooth low mass lugs. Steve's Website Status Updates: HERE. Johnny pioneered the solid shell timeless timber drums back in the very early 2000s. See information, links and the movie trailer, 2/28/23: Just in! NEWS! Red hydraulics throughout except kick drum 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. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. See our exclusive video of this great new innovation from Craviotto: Click Here. When using a paint/finish remover like "Zipstrip" to remove old glue from drum shells, wait at least 24 hours before applying . Ludwig Drums - 4 Piece, 6 Ply Male Shells, Late 70's, Pointy Black/Olive Badges. Drummer community & drum marketplaceThe first vintage & Custom Drum Magazine, since 1988. 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. It features all original factory components free of any modifications. The importers of foreign drums certainly took advantage of this lucrative situation, and so the American market was flooded with foreign made drum sets. Steve's Video Selections page. 1 of 3. Companys like Zickos and Fibes were the first few to give light to these shell concepts. Copyright 2016 Not So Modern Drummer. This beautiful set of Ludwig Bronze Strata Standards was seen by one of my friends on one of those equipment sale pages on Facebook. Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 436. Netherlands, 13x9 We are the largest dealer worldwide of USA-made Gretsch drums! UNREAL! That's why it's in amazing condition! 1. View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Edges are fine. HERE. Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE . 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. Click Here. Gretsch on the other hand seemed to really feature lacquer type finishes by the mid-to-late 70's and when those started . Reviews. Check out our selection here! 1. Or, call us at 212-730-8138 and place an order for one! Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Larry Bunkers Gretsch 50s Copper Mist 12 14 20, 1. Anyone out there wondering if they should buy a Gretsch USA jazz kit? By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. It is much like the Acrolite series. selection from the 1994 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Please check the fields highlighted in red. 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 Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. Your donation keeps the lights on at Not So Modern Drummer. We definitely want to communicate with you. Matching snares in stock also. I'm not sure which would be the most rare, but it could be the bronze. Starcraft drumZ. Through the 1970s mahogany was occasionally still used internally or externally. Updates will be made often. Steve on new Premier bop kit: HERE. READ THE MODERN DRUMMER MAXWELL NESTING KIT REVIEW HERE. Take a look and stay tuned for the finished drum. EUR Check them out. Additional Info. Latest Videos: Steve demos a wood dyna: HERE. This configuration offers much versatility, and options at your disposal. 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. We have a classic Ludwig vintage set in stock that has been beautiful restored by a vintage Ludwig drum aficionado. Drummer Nation Podcast - Where Drummers Talk. He was playing in a nearby town and brought them with him. Sponsored. He kept one, we had one which we sold, and this is the third one. The snare drum is a bit different in that it is a 14X5 non chromed aluminum shell with eight classic bowtie lugs. Standard series; Snare and tom-toms "Select 4-ply diamond wood shells", Bass drums 6-ply. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. This was a quadra plus kit originally Classic 1970s Ludwig Smoke Vistalite 14 x 22" Bass Drum - Looks Really Good - In Your Face Tone! Copyright 2023 Ludwig Drums. Ludwig would use the Classic lugs if they were low on Standard lugs. If you have any questions please email me 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. Great review! Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. Otherwise, it's in MINT condition. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Welcome & Thank you for visiting our vintageludwigdrums.com site. Currency: 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. See and buy the kits HERE. 1. Lots of vintage up here already, andLOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions! Oops, looks like you forgot something. The interior was a clear-coated natural finish. HUGE shipment of Ludwig and Gretsch kits has landed in our IL shop. Butch texted me that he was selling his "black" Ludwigs with some other stuff. 1970 Ludwig Drum Sets. Heads, strainer, muffler and snares all in good shape and working condition. Precision Drum Co. 2012 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 GIVE US A CALL AT (845) 635-9820. 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. LATEST PRODUCTS:cymbals, drum sets,snares,all items ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares, ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares. She's a looker that's for sure Listed: 9 months ago Views: 837 3 ply maple w/ re-rings. Please see feedback He gets to look at a lot of used drums as people want to trade for new gear. Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! 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. Concert Toms 10 12 13 14 20" $2499. These foreign sets were cheaper, so that appealed to a lot of parents buying that drum set for their aspiring rock stars. DW buys Slingerland from Gibson! Since 1988, a treasure trove of info about vintage drums, custom drums & legendary drummers, All rights reserved. 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. Chicago Collection. Once again, I left without the Oyster Black set. The 1970's are referred to as the era of the Blue/Olive badge. IN OUR IL STORE: THE MOST AMAZING ARRAY OF VISTALITE KITS EVER! The drum sizes are 22", 16", 13" standard depths with a chrome 14" Supraphonic. This set was acquired by Butch Braddy several years ago. Thread starter QuinnTheEskimo; Start date Sep 7, 2009; Sep 7, 2009 #1 . The set sports blue olive badges and the shells are 3 ply with reinforcement rings and clear interiors. turn on the red light See it HERE. For beginner to advanced players.All Joel Rothman books can be ordered at any music store or through Amazon. Our Maxwell Drums Nesting Kits reviewed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. SHOP OUR STORES-ILLINOIS REVERB: HERE FORK'S REVERB:HERE. The Oyster Black finish survives to this day and the newer versions look great. Only available from us in these bass drum sizes. Everything you see in the pictures is included. Joe Morello's Ludwig drum set and Paiste cymbals, 1. ), Nearly all shells began to receive interior granitone paint. (Most commonly on large floor toms and large bass drums.) selection from the 1982 Ludwig Drum Catalog, This is the finish Shell has a few scratches and the hoops have a few small rust spots, but drum is in great playing condition. Even though now we say, "wow, that finish is really cool." Some info on the first wave of items! 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. Note: Estimate based on US sales prices for similar items on Reverb. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Hey! Almost ready to go live! Remember, rare now means the finish didn't sell as well as the others. Please check the fields highlighted in red. The bass drum is 22X14, floor tom is 16X16, the mounted toms are 13X9 and 12X8.