Description: Vintage Ludwig Green Sparkle 3ply 1970 Bonham Drum Kit; 14x26; 10x14; 16x16; 16x18 CHECK OUT THE VIDEO BUILD ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVTTG57LrYkLY6P0cyTez9ZRJpF62KI33 THIS KIT IS LISTED ON OTHER SITES FOR $6,000, plus shipping! Have you ever dreamed of sounding like Bonham? Now is your chance to own and play the Green Sparkle Monster drum kit like the one from Zeppelin! John’s drumming was the driving force that propelled the legendary Band. His playing style, drum selections and tuning was revolutionary for the time. This auction is for a Vintage 1970 Ludwig Green Sparkle that has been put together from Original Factory Matched Ludwig 3 ply drums with reinforcement rings. The Vintage Shells were selected and matched for quality of construction, resonance and tonality. Our goal is to capture the identical sound and feel of Bonham’s actual 3ply 1970 Green Sparkle Ludwig Drum Kit. This is not a reproduction kit, but Original Vintage Ludwig Factory Matched Drum Kit and professionally wrapped with Green Sparkle. Same exact green sparkle wrap that Ludwig uses. Even has clear interior and Blue and Olives Badges with correct serial numbers. Precision Drum Company, one of the best in the business did wrap. The drums are an original factory kit. Ultra rare find! The very rare 10” x 14” 3ply Left Side Tom with the muffler in the “Correct Bonham position” is among the rarest of all drums from the 70’s. Second to that is a virgin 3ply 14” x 26” Bass drum with factory drill consulate mount and cymbal arm mount. What blew me away was the matching 16” x 16” and 16” x 18” Floor Toms. This was the greatest find of my vintage drum collecting. I knew we had to bring it back to show room quality! The Kit includes the Original Factory Front Green Logo Bass Drum Head and Vintage Remo Tom Heads! One of the finishing touches is the Original Vintage Ludwig Rail Consulate Mount and Bass Drum Mounted Cymbal L-Arm mounted in the correct position from the factory. If tuned as advised in Jeff Ocheltree’s Video on YouTube, you will have the exact Bonham drum sound! The Green Sparkle was Bonham’s favorite Kit. He always said it was the best sounding drum kit he owned and a lot of recording were on that kit. It is widely known that John owned three Green Sparkle Ludwig Drums kits. It has taken years to find the correct drums, and could be your last chance to find one. This is the best kit I have ever done. Need a sound file? Listen to Zeppelin 4! Just add your 6 ½”x 14” Ludwig Supraphonic Snare, Speed King Pedal, Paiste 2002 (or Giant Beat) Cymbals and put on some head phones and you’re the one playing in Led Zeppelin! This auction includes the drums only and the following items: · Vintage Ludwig Green Sparkle 3 ply with re-rings 1970 Bonham Drum Kit · Green Sparkle Wrap Professionally done by Precision Drums · 14” x 26” Vintage Ludwig Green Sparkle 3ply Bass Drum. 1. Blue and Olive Badge with Grommet #757320. Shell date stamped 1970 2. 2 Green sparkle inlay Vintage Bass Drum Hoops (original to the drum) 3. 2 Vintage Ludwig Spur Mounts 4. 2 Vintage Ludwig Long Arc Spurs with New Rubber Feet 5. 20 Vintage Ludwig Large Classic Lugs a. 40 Vintage Ludwig Lug Screws 6. 20 Vintage Ludwig Washers 7. 20 Vintage Ludwig Claws 8. Vintage Ludwig Rail Consulate Mount; Model Number 781-1 (1970 Block Letters) 9. One Vintage Ludwig L-Arm Mount 10. Vintage Ludwig Cymbal Arm (L-1372) Shell had an extra L-Arm mount and Roger’s mount. We plugged the holes. · 18” x 16” Vintage Ludwig Green Sparkle 3ply Floor Tom 1. Blue and Olive Badge with Grommet #818758 2. 2 Vintage Ludwig Chrome Hoops 3. 3 Vintage Ludwig Leg Mounts 4. 3 Vintage Ludwig Long Legs with New Rubber Feet (22.5”) 5. 16 Vintage Ludwig Large Classic Lugs a. 32 Vintage Ludwig Lug Screws 6. 16 Vintage Ludwig Black Washers 7. 16 Vintage Ludwig Tension Rods 8. 1 Vintage Ludwig Muffler with Double White Washers · 16” x 16” Vintage Ludwig Green Sparkle 3ply Floor Tom 1. Blue and Olive Badge with Grommet #807602 2. 2 Vintage Ludwig Chrome Hoops 3. 3 Vintage Ludwig Leg Mounts 4. 3 Vintage Ludwig Long Legs with New Rubber Feet (22.5”) 5. 16 Vintage Ludwig Large Classic Lugs a. 32 Vintage Ludwig Lug Screws 6. 16 Vintage Ludwig Black Washers 7. 16 Vintage Ludwig Tension Rods 8. 1 Vintage Ludwig Muffler with Double White Washers · 10” x 14” Vintage Ludwig Green Sparkle 3ply Tom 1. Blue and Olive Badge with Grommet #805137 2. 2 Vintage Ludwig Chrome Hoops 3. 1 Vintage Ludwig Tom Mount 4. 12 Vintage Ludwig Large Classic Lugs a. 24 Vintage Ludwig Lug Screws 5. 12 Vintage Ludwig Black Washers 6. 12 Vintage Ludwig Tension Rods 7. 1 Vintage Ludwig Muffler with Double White Washers · All Tom Top Heads are Vintage Remo Coated Emperor, Just like Bonham used with his kit · All Tom Bottom Heads are Vintage Remo Coasted Ambassador Just like Bonham used with his kit · Batter Bass Drum Head is Remo Coated Emperor; comes with one felt strip and a Flam Pad · Resonant Front Bass Drum Head is an ORGINAL 1970 LUDWIG WEATHERMASTER DB 1000 HEAVY BASS DRUM FACTORY HEAD WITH THE GREEN LABEL. This is a vintage head, very rare with possible creases and dimples and can cost up to$300 for one head! Bonham used the factory front head to create his sound. · All Chrome is Vintage Ludwig. This is really good chrome And rate is 8 to 10 but may have pitting, rust, nicks, and scrapes. It is all hand polished but not all perfect. Some parts have been re-chromed, costing a small fortune. Most parts are Vintage Ludwig from the 1970's and are not perfect, please see the picture for details. · Shipping and packing is expensive and will be shipped to two separate boxes through FedEx. Shipping cost includes direct signature and $10,500 of insurance. This is an oversized shipment costing $675 Box sixe is 28 x 28 x 20 and 18 x 18 x 18, the 16” Floor Tom ships in a separate box. Will ship Worldwide, please ask. We only charge for exact shipping, and will return any shipping cost over the exact price. Reach out to us for exact details and we can let you know. Check out our YouTube channel for videos, videos of the sound of the drum kit.. BONHAMGEAR · THIS WAS BONHAM’S FAVORITE DRUM KIT! QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS REACH OUT SIX ONE ZERO TWO ZERO TWO SIX SIX EIGHT ONE (EAST COAST) ITEMS ARE SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF CLEARED PAYMENT. ALL ITEMS ARE PROFESSIONALLY PACKED AND INSURED. WE ADD A SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION TO ALL ITEMS FOR SECURITY AS REQUIRED BY EBAY (USUALLY ADD’S ABOUT $14 TO THE SHIPPING COST). BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SHIPPING AND HANDLING FEES THAT ARE GREATER THAN THE QUOTED PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS. NO RETURNS. THANK YOU FOR VISITING, PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER AUCTIONS.
Price: 7500 USD
Location: Chester, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2025-01-03T23:47:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 650 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Ludwig
Type: Acoustic Drum Kit
Number of Pieces: 4
Material: Wood
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States