Vintage late-1970s Ludwig Vistalite 15" Concert Tom - Solid Black Acrylic (Blue & Olive Badge / Clip Mount)

Manufactured in the late 1970s at Ludwig's Chicago factory, this 15" Ludwig Vistalite concert tom is built with a solid black acrylic shell. It features an open single-head concert design, factory small Classic lugs, an original Ludwig clip mount bracket, triple-flanged steel counterhoop, and an authentic Blue & Olive badge (serial number 1810820).

Specifications & Hardware Details

Brand: Ludwig.
Model: Vistalite Concert Tom.
Era & Origin: Circa 1978–1979 (Chicago, USA).
Serial Number: 1810820 (Blue & Olive Badge).
Diameter: 15".
Shell Material: Solid Black Vistalite (Cast Acrylic).
Design: Single-head concert tom (open bottom).
Lugs: Original Ludwig small Classic lugs.
Mount: Factory Ludwig clip-mount bracket.
Hoop: 15" Chrome triple-flanged steel counterhoop.
Tension Rods: Original factory-correct chrome tension rods and washers.
Hardware Finish: Chrome.

Condition Note

The drum is in excellent vintage cosmetic condition. The black acrylic shell is structurally solid with no cracks, spider webbing around the lug mount holes, or seam separation. The exterior finish displays light, minor surface scratches consistent with standard handling, but no deep gouges or cracks. The bearing edge is clean, level, and free of chips or rough spots.

Hardware & Functionality: All chrome hardware appears original, complete, and correct to the period. The small Classic lugs, tension rods, and clip-mount bracket are fully intact, thread smoothly, and hold tension evenly. The chrome plating is clean with no heavy rust or flaking.

Original, structurally sound, bench-checked, and ready to play.