Ludwig Vintage 1960s Golden Tone Cow Bells, No. 128 – 4″, No. 129 – 5″, with Original Ludwig Mount – $299.00

Ludwig Vintage 1960s Golden Tone Cow Bells, No. 128 – 4″, No. 129 – 5″, with Original Ludwig Mount – $299.00

Ludwig Vintage 1960s Golden Tone Cow Bells, No. 128 - 4", No. 129 - 5"

Ludwig Vintage 1960s Golden Tone Cow Bells, No. 128 – 4″, No. 129 – 5″, with Original Ludwig Mount – $299.00

Ludwig – 1976-1977 14×6.5″ Super Sensitive Snare Drum – $539.00

Ludwig - 1976-1977 14x6.5" Super Sensitive Snare Drum

Ludwig – 1976-1977 14×6.5″ Super Sensitive Snare Drum – $539.00 Serial Number: #2232903

Ludwig 1976 14×6.5″ Super Sensitive Snare Drum, Player! – $395.00

Ludwig 1976 14x6.5" Super Sensitive Snare Drum

Ludwig 1976 14×6.5″ Super Sensitive Snare Drum, Player! – $395.00

Ludwig Quiet Riot-Frankie Banali’s 13″,16″,16″,26″ (#29) White Marine Pearl Drum Set – $2,995.00

Ludwig Quiet Riot-Frankie Banali's 13",16",16",26" (#29) White Marine Pearl Drum Set

Ludwig Quiet Riot-Frankie Banali’s 13″,16″,16″,26″ (#29) White Marine Pearl Drum Set – $2,995.00  

Ludwig No. 410 Super-Sensitive 5×14″ 10-Lug Aluminum Snare Drum with Pre-Serial Keystone Badge. Brass Bottom Hoop. – $422.00

Ludwig No. 410 Super-Sensitive 5x14" 10-Lug Aluminum Snare Drum with Pre-Serial Keystone Badge.

Ludwig No. 410 Super-Sensitive 5×14″ 10-Lug Aluminum Snare Drum with Pre-Serial Keystone Badge. Brass Bottom Hoop. – $422.00  

Ludwig Early 60s Pre-Serial 5×14″ “Supraphonic” Snare Drum Chrome/Aluminum – $749.00

Ludwig Early 60s Pre-Serial 5x14" "Supraphonic" Snare Drum

Ludwig Early 60s Pre-Serial 5×14″ “Supraphonic” Snare Drum Chrome/Aluminum – $749.00 Visit our Reverb shop to view this item. Ludwig Early 60s Pre-Serial 5×14″ “Supraphonic”

Ludwig 404 Acrolite 5×14″ Snare with Pointed Blue/Olive Badge 1976 – $399.00

Ludwig 404 Acrolite 5×14″ Snare with Pointed Blue/Olive Badge 1976 – $399.00

Dan Peters, Mudhoney, “Good Enough” Video Ludwig 1963 Drum Set $8,364.00

Ludwig – Dan Peters, Mudhoney, 1963 , 16″, 13″, 20″ Drum Set. White Marine Pearl – $8,364.00 Dan Peters of Mudhoney’s vintage 1963 Ludwig Super Classic drum set with 16×16″ Floor Tom, 13×9″ Rack Tom and 20×14″ Bass Drum in White Marine Pearl Finish. Dan Peter’s played this set with seminal Seattle Grunge rockers Mudhoney, … Read More

Ludwig – 1976 14×5″ No. 410, Super Sensitive, 10-Lug Snare Drum, Blue and Olive Badge, Chrome – $652.00

Ludwig – 1976 14×5″ No. 410, Super Sensitive, 10-Lug Snare Drum, Blue and Olive Badge, Chrome – $652.00 This 1976 Ludwig 5×14″ Super Sensitive snare drum is in great condition. There’s a number hand engraved below the pointy blue/olive badge. The pictures tell it like it is. They named this drum “Super-Sensitive” for good reason, … Read More

Frankie Banali’s #119 Ludwig 1960’s Supraphonic Snare Drum – $1,300.00 SIGNED HEAD!

Frankie Banali’s #119 Ludwig 1960’s Supraphonic Snare Drum, – $1,300.00. SIGNED! From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. The legendary Ludwig Supraphonic was one of Frankie’s favorite snares. This one includes a signed head. It’s all original, no notable damage, nothing missing or altered. Includes a pair of Frankie’s signature Vic Firth Quiet Riot … Read More

Frankie Banali’s #118, 7×14″ WFL 1930/40’s Dixieland, 3 Ply Early Imperial Lug Snare Drum, White Lacquer – $430.00 AUTHENTICATED!

Frankie Banali’s #118 7×14″ WFL 1930’s – 1940’s Dixieland, 3 Ply Early Imperial Lug Snare Drum, White Lacquer – $430.00 AUTHENTICATED! From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. 8 Lug, nickel hardware. All original. Some visible checking in lacquer finish, otherwise no damage, nothing missing or altered. Includes a pair of Frankie’s signature Vic … Read More

Ludwig – 1970s/80s Atlas Style Tubular Throne – $217.00

Ludwig – 1970s/80s Atlas Style Throne – $217.00 Vintage 1970s/80s Ludwig Atlas Series drum throne in great condition. Very minor tear on side of pad. Minor oxidation. Non original feet. Shipping: $40.00

Ludwig 3 Ply Thermogloss 24″, 18″, 16″, 14″, 13″ With Bonus 26″ Set, 3 Early 1970s – Natural Maple – $5,430.00

Ludwig - Early 1970s 3-Ply Natural Maple Thermogloss "Pro-Beat" 24", 18", 16", 14", 13"

Ludwig 3 Ply Thermogloss 24″, 18″, 16″, 14″, 13″ With Bonus 26″ Set, 3 Early 1970s – Natural Maple – $5,430.00

Ludwig – 1976 14×5″ Vistalite, Blue and Olive Badge, Snare Drum, Clear – $489.00

Ludwig – 1976 14×5″ Vistalite, Blue and Olive Badge, Snare Drum, Clear – $489.00 Ludwig 1976 14×5″ Vistalite, Clear snare drum. This drum is in beautiful shape. It’s all there. No issues. Everything works great. Only a few slight scuffs. New Remo, Clear Ambassador on the batter side, and a Remo Ambassador Snare Side head … Read More

Ludwig – 1977 14×5″ Vistalite, Blue and Olive Badge, Snare Drum, Black Smoke – $489.00

Ludwig – 1977 14×5″ Vistalite, Blue and Olive Badge, Snare Drum, Black Smoke – $489.00 Ludwig 1977 14×5″ Vistalite snare drum in Black Smoke color. This snare drum is in beautiful shape and all components work great. Has some scratches on the badge and on some of the hardware. No cracks. The photos tell it … Read More

Ludwig – 1977 14×5″ Vistalite, Blue and Olive Badge, Snare Drum, Black/Clear 2 – Band Swirl – $543.00

Ludwig – 1977 14×5″ Vistalite, Blue and Olive Badge, Snare Drum, Black/Clear 2 – Band Swirl – $543.00 Ludwig 1977 14×5″ Vistalite snare drum with black/clear 2 – band swirl. Beautiful shape and just plain cool!!  Some minor scratches on the badge and on some of the hardware. Remo Clear Pinstripe on the batter side, … Read More

Ludwig – 1970s 14×5″ Vistalite, Blue and Olive Badge, Snare Drum, Black/White 2 – Band Swirl – $543.00

Ludwig – 1970s 14×5″ Vistalite, Blue and Olive Badge, Snare Drum, Black/White 2 – Band Swirl – $543.00 Ludwig 1970s 14×5″ Vistalite snare drum with black/white 2 – band swirl. This snare drum is in beautiful shape. Has some scratches on the badge and the top hoop and oxidation, otherwise it’s all classic Ludwig Vistalite. … Read More

Ludwig – 1977 14×5″ Vistalite, Blue and Olive Badge, Snare Drum, Black and White Vertical Bar Stripe – $543.00

Ludwig – 1977 14×5″ Vistalite, Blue and Olive Badge, Snare Drum, Black and White Vertical Bar Stripe – $543.00 Ludwig 1977 14×5″ Vistalite snare drum with black and white vertical bar stripe. The drum looks great! One of the white vertical panels under the throw off has a visible crack but doesn’t stop this drum … Read More

Ludwig – 1976 14×5″ White Vistalite, Blue and Olive Badge, Snare Drum – $435.00

Ludwig – 1976 14×5″ Vistalite, Blue and Olive Badge, Snare Drum, White – $435.00 Ludwig 1976 14×5″ Vistalite White snare drum. I often wondered why Ludwig made an acrylic drum that you couldn’t see through? Go figure! I guess that’s why white is one of the rarest Vistalite colors. I also wonder what the 2 holes … Read More

Ludwig – Carmine Appice’s “Go-To” 1965 5×14″ Supraphonic Snare Drum (#1) – $4,995.00

Ludwig – Carmine Appice’s 1965 5×14″ Supraphonic Snare Drum (#1) – $4,995.00 This could be the crown jewel of the entire Carmine Appice snare drum collection! Vibe galore!!! This 1965 5×14″ Ludwig, Supraphonic snare drum was one of Carmine’s “go-to” recording drums for decades. The 137927 serial # dates this drum squarely in 1965, pre-dating … Read More

Ludwig – Carmine Appice’s Jeff Beck, BBA Era 22″ 3 Ply Bass Drum, $1,795.00 Authenticated!

Ludwig – Carmine Appice’s Jeff Beck, BBA Era 22″ 3 Ply Bass Drum, $1,795.00 Authenticated! This 1973 22×14″ Ludwig bass drum in Walnut Thermo-Gloss finish was part of Carmine Appice’s complete Octa-Plus set. This set featured 2 sets of bass drums as he preferred 22″ basses for recording and 24″ basses for live performances. The … Read More

Carmine Appice’s Ludwig Early 1970s, Custom Made 24×15″ Mahogany 3 Ply Thermogloss, First Ever Power Depth Bass Drum Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart – $2,495.00

Ludwig – Carmine Appice’s 1970s, Custom Made 24 x15″ Mahogany Thermogloss, 3 Ply Power Bass Drum – $2,495.00 Straight from our Carmine Appice collection. Ultra rare with history and vibe galore!! This is one of two bass drums custom made for Carmine by Ludwig. Carmine wanted deeper bass drums for increased low end. At the … Read More

Ludwig – 1990s Classic 11×12″ Mahogany Power Tom, Pristine! – $299.00

Ludwig – 1990s Classic 11×12″ Mahogany Power Tom, Pristine! – $299.00 Ludwig, 1990s modern Monroe badge 11×12″ Classic Maple Power tom with mach lugs and in mahogany, satin finish. Modular tom mount. Extraordinary condition, no flaws or issues. Comes with an Evans 56 Calftone head on top, and a Ludwig Heavy clear head on the … Read More

The Lost Ringo “Pizza Hut” Kit

Today we’re checking out a Ringo set that I had never heard of before. It has an interesting backstory and is available at DonnBennett.com! Ludwig Blue Oyster “Ringo Starr” “Pizza Hut” Super Classic Drumset The impact that Ringo Starr has made on the drum world cannot be overstated. He inspired generations of drummers. His drums … Read More

Ludwig/Dunnett – 6.5×14 “The Chief” Chrome Supraphonic Prototype, $1,995.00

Ludwig/Dunnett – 6.5×14 “The Chief” Chrome Supraphonic Prototype, $1,995.00 This prototype “Chief” snare captures one step in the evolution of the now iconic Ludwig/Dunnett Chief line of snare drums. The Chief line of honored Ludwig top dog, William Ludwig II. This drum was given the working name of “Bad Spiderman” as the modern Imperial style lug … Read More

Ludwig & Ludwig Super Ludwig 1935 Silver Anniversary Model 6.5×14 RARE! Chrome/Brass $1,999.00

Ludwig & Ludwig Super Ludwig 1935 Silver Anniversary Model 6.5×14 RARE! Chrome/Brass $1,999.00 My personal favorite snare drum shell of all time. Drums like this one helped establish Ludwig’s longstanding reputation for making amazing sounding snare drums. This drum was acquired from a retired symphony snare drummer. Rare “chromium” finish as the standard finish of the … Read More

Carmine Appice’s Rod Stewart Era Ludwig 22″ Bass Drums. Signed Logo Heads! Authenticated! $2,995.00

Carmine Appice’s Rod Stewart Era Ludwig 22″ Bass Drums. Signed Logo Heads! Authenticated! $2,995.00 This pair of mid 70’s Ludwig 6-ply 22×14″ bass drums in Mahogany Thermo-Gloss finish were part of Carmine’s earlier 1970s 3-ply Octa-Plus set. Each bass drum is mounted with four, 1/2″ arched spurs. These drums were added to the Octa-Plus set … Read More

#28 Quiet Riot – Frankie Banali’s 1950s WFL White Marine Drum Kit 13/16/26 AUTHENTICATED. $2,495.00

WFL 1950s WMP Drum Set

Frankie Banali’s 1950s WFL 3 Ply Orignal White Marine Pearl Drum Kit AUTHENTICATED! $2,495.00 From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. Frankie clearly had a soft spot for White Marine Pearl. There are more WMP drums in his collection than any other color. Really cool and original WFL, WMP drum kit with gleaming … Read More

Carmine Appice’s Cactus “Isle of Wight” 1969 Ludwig Thermogloss Conga. AUTHENTICATED! $3,995.00

Carmine Appice’s Cactus “Isle of Wight” 1969 Ludwig Thermogloss Conga. AUTHENTICATED! $3,995.00 This conga drum was part of the set Ludwig Natural Maple Thermogloss finish drum set that Carmine Appice played from from 1969-1972 with Vanilla Fudge and Cactus. Some of the more notable performances during this period included Cactus’s performance at the Isle of … Read More

#19 Quiet Riot – Frankie Banali’s 1970s Ludwig Black Oyster 14/16/18/26 “Bonham” “Ringo” AUTHENTICATED! $5,995.00

#19 Quiet Riot – Frankie Banali’s 1970s Ludwig Black Oyster 14/16/18/26 “Bonham” “Ringo” AUTHENTICATED! $5,995.00 From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. Includes a pair of Frankie’s signature Vic Firth Quiet Riot drumsticks. Certificate of authenticity signed by Regina Banali. Early 70s 3 ply kit with clear interiors rewrapped in Black Oyster Pearl, … Read More

#9 Quiet Riot – Frankie Banali’s Ludwig “Bonham” Amber Vistalite “Kennedy Center Honors” Kit. SIGNED! AUTHENTICATED $22,995.00

#9 Quiet Riot – Frankie Banali’s Ludwig “Bonham” Amber Vistalite “Kennedy Center Honors” Kit. SIGNED! AUTHENTICATED $22,995.00 From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. Includes Includes a signed QUIET RIOT logo bass drum head and a pair of Frankie’s signature Vic Firth Quiet Riot drumsticks. Certificate of authenticity signed by Regina Banali. Modern … Read More

#26 Quiet Riot – Frankie Banali’s 1970s Ludwig Burgundy Sparkle 14/16/18/26 “Bonham” SIGNED! AUTHENTICATED. $3,695.00

From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. Includes a signed QUIET RIOT logo bass drum head and a pair of Frankie’s signature Vic Firth Quiet Riot drumsticks. Certificate of authenticity signed by Regina Banali. Early 70s 3 ply kit with Granitone interiors professionally re-wrapped in beautiful Burgundy Sparkle Drums are in excellent shape, … Read More

Ludwig Original Late ’60s Black Oyster Pearl 13×9″ Tom. Ringo! $399.00

ringo 13x9 black oyster pearl

Ludwig Original Late ’60s Black Oyster Pearl 13×9″ Tom. Ringo! $399.00 Great color. No extra holes no structural damage. Clean hardware. Clean edges. No badge. No muffler. Tom mount is mounted as a Left side mount. The photos depict the condition well. Single click image to enlarge.  PRICE $399.00

Ludwig 1963 “RINGO BEATLE SPEC” Black Oyster Jazz Festival Snare, 5, 5/16″ x 14″, Holy Grail!! IMMACULATE!! $24,995.00

Ludwig 1963 “RINGO BEATLE SPEC” Black Oyster Jazz Festival Snare, 5, 5/16″ x 14″, Holy Grail!! IMMACULATE!! $24,995.00 This 1963 14×5,5/16″ Ludwig Black Oyster Jazz Festival snare drum is what is now commonly referred to as the “Ringo Spec” Jazz Festival. This version is defined by the muffler, badge and throw-off being located on 3 … Read More

1963 Original Ludwig Super Classic, 22,13,16,5.25×14, Ringo-Beatle Spec Snare, $39,995.00. Best Ever!! Location, California Ave

Ringo 1963 Beatle Ludwig Black Oyser Super Classic

1963 Original Ludwig Super Classic, 22,13,16,5.25×14, Ringo-Beatle Spec Snare, $39,995.00. Best Ever!! Location, California Ave In over 40 years in the vintage drum world I’ve seen dozens of Ludwig Black Oyster “Ringo” sets. My quest to find one of these is what first got me interested in vintage drums. This 1963 Super Classic Model Black … Read More

Georgia Satellites/Mauro Magellan “Keep Your Hands To Yourself” Ludwig Drum Set. $9,995.00

Georgia Satellites/Mauro Magellan “Keep Your Hands To Yourself” Ludwig Drum Set. 24×16″ early 1980s Chicago large keystone badge 6 ply bass drum,  serial #3210794, 16×16″ early 1980s blue/olive badge 6 ply floor tom #2131613, 14×10 mid-1970s 3 ply rack tom #1135471. Mauro Magellan used this black Ludwig drum set as a member of the Georgia … Read More

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