Ludwig Drums are a top choice among percussionists. Their Classic Maple series captures that iconic Ludwig sound while providing peak performance, enabling drummers to choose from standard outfits or customize them through The Ludwig Outfitter. Handmade at their Monroe site by woodworking experts.
Shell Materials
Ludwig offers a range of shell materials designed to meet the varying styles of players. John Bonham of Led Zeppelin famously made use of their Vistalite range featuring acrylic and classic wood as an alternative to conventional drums. The company also produces a line of drums featuring an ingenious combination of Oak and Maple that yield a sound with plenty of tone, as well as more control and low end than typical oak builds. Ludwig offers a range of finishes to complement any kit from satin to gloss, at its Monroe, NC site in North Carolina. There, a team of skilled workers use metalwork and woodworking techniques to handcraft every kit using their vast knowledge of Ludwig heritage to produce sounding drums that sound great.
Hardware
Ludwig drums utilize high-grade hardware to ensure quality sound and durability, offering various sizes to meet different needs and styles – perfect for novice and veteran drummers alike. Their sound can easily be heard by audiences at live gigs! Additionally, Ludwig drums have plenty of oomph that is easily heard. Ludwig became synonymous with musical success after Ringo Starr began using them with The Beatles, and since then has enjoyed immense success in school percussion markets worldwide. Ludwig Guitars’ headquarters can be found in Monroe, North Carolina where woodworking experts handcraft kits using materials sourced from all over the world such as China. Although not manufacturing their own metal components themselves, their team at Monroe are highly talented craftspeople capable of crafting kits with fantastic sounding and looking kits – like their Vistalite series that features 45 degree edges to enhance sustain and sharp attack for exceptional playback.
Finishes
Ludwig drum kits are manufactured at their facility in Monroe, North Carolina just off U.S. 74 – close to where parent company Conn-Selmer relocated its manufacturing plant in 1984. While Ludwig sources metal components elsewhere for assembly purposes at their own factory. Local expertise in furniture and woodworking allows Ludwig to assemble all necessary parts before finishing at one place. Ludwig drums have become staples in professional drum setups across decades thanks to their versatile finishes that meet a range of styles and settings. One such finish is their popular Black Oyster Pearl finish – featuring greyscale bar patterns with sparkling underlays that remain popular year after year. Ludwig Drums will launch their exclusive Digital Black Sparkle look during 2020, taking this look even further with dark grayscale silhouette and shimmering sheen finish. Available on Classic Maple and Legacy Maple drums, it will make your kit truly stand out.
Sound
Ludwig drums can adapt to many musical genres. From jazz to rock, some of the world’s top drummers have relied on Ludwig kits throughout their careers – particularly its Black Beauty snare drum, which produces a warm yet musical tone that cuts through any mix. Ludwig offers two lines of US-made drums from its NeuSonic to Classic Oak Series models that combine budget-friendly maple and cherry woods for great sound quality. Both series utilize modern bonding techniques with historic bladder models for that authentic Ludwig sound. Ludwig drums have long been revered as groundbreaking innovators. Renowned for their vintage tone and variety of musical genres they appeal to, such as Ringo Starr and John Bonham using them.
