Ludwig 1976 vintage Red Vistalite 6pce shell pack

Ludwig 1976 vintage Red Vistalite 6pce shell pack

Please see all my pics as they’re a part of the description.

It breaks my heart to part with these drums because I’ve had them for over 2 decades and they’re just not getting the use they deserve anymore.

They’re fitted with Remo clear Ambassadors top and bottom, and when tuned well, they sound like a Maple or Birch kit.

As you can see in my small selection of pics, they look excellent indoors with spotlighting, but once I set them up outdoors with varied daylight, they came alive in a whole new way.

It makes you wish there were even more outdoor gigs in Australia!

And of course on stage under a light show, they can look even more amazing again!

These drums were used regularly earlier in their career, and consequently have a number of marks on their shells.

They’re still noticeable when you get up close, from a distance they are very hard to see.

When I bought this kit, it had been imported from the US, and the 16” floor tom had a repair on its seam.

Since then I’ve had that repair cleaned up and strengthened by Melbournes professional Vistalite expert, and he’s done a superb job.

He assures me there is no chance of the seam giving way, and all 5 other seams are in excellent original condition.

It comes with Pearl floor tom legs because they are longer than the very short original Ludwig legs.

And, you don’t need to set this up as a 6pce every time either, it can be a 4/5/6pce, whatever you choose.

I have seen a number of blue, black, and clear Vistalite 70s Ludwigs for sale in Australia, but only one other red Vistalite kit.

I’ve also noticed several 3pce 70s Vistalites sell online recently for around $2700 for one bass, one rack, and one floor tom and they were not red.

So I think, considering the rarity and exciting color of these, they are easily worth $4000, and probably even more to the right owner.

This is a very, very rare kit in players’ condition.

Drum Sizes:

22 x 14” bass drum

12 x 8” & 13 x 9” rack toms

16” & 18” floor toms

and 14 x 5” matching snare

We ship anywhere in Australia, but due to their fragile nature, we suggest personal pick-up for these drums, or if moving them interstate, using suitable hard drum cases or boxes.

Used, cleaned, and in very good condition. [DK 1122]

Our price is just $3995 for the 6 drums with the twin tom mount included

(The snare stand pictured is for display purposes only)

This price is firm.

We also do trade-ins and lay-buys on cymbals, kits, and, hardware.

Call Andrew on 0409 536 428

IMPORTANT NOTE: We are a huge Used (modern and vintage!) home-based 33 year young Drum business with 7 rooms of drum kits, snares and, 100’s of cymbals and other drum gear and accessories.

Some days I am not here all day, so please contact my mobile-first when planning to visit on Mon, Wed, or Sat, and that way I will have enough time to come back and meet you here.