14x26” 9x13” 16x16” 16x18” - Ludwig Drums

Cover Photo By Austin Swift

Legacy Exotic Black Limba Oliveburst Courtesy of Ludwig Artist Al Wilson [Taylor Swift]

14x26" Bass Drum, Classic Lugs, Elite Spurs, No Mount [LLB446XXL4WC] 16x18" Floor Tom, Classic Lugs, Keystone Brackets [LLF468LXL4WC] 16x16" Floor Tom, Classic Lugs, Keystone Brackets [LLF466LXL4WC] 9x13" Tom, Vibraband with Keystone Bracket [LLT493XXL4WCR] 6.5x14" Snare, Millennium Strainer, Tube lugs [LLS464TDL4WM]

14x26" 9x13"

6.5x14"

16x16"

16x18"

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From concept to creation, production to packing, ordering to playing ... we are family.

Join the Family Looking back at over a century of Ludwig Percussion, the word "Family" continues to find its way into how we define what we are as a company. It's certainly no secret that we bolster a rich history, originated by William F. and Theobald Ludwig in 1909. These pioneers laid a solid foundation of drummers and percussionists creating instruments for the needs of generations of players. That tradition continued with William F. Ludwig II (or "The Chief" as he has come to be known). The Chief's dedication to the Ludwig Legacy went way beyond his name. It was his dedication to everyone from the craftsmen at the Ludwig factory, to the drummers who played his creations that established the feeling of a true Family.

From Damen Avenue in Chicago to our current facility in Monroe, NC., The Ludwig Family continues on in its founders' tradition as a notable American manufacturer. Combining a process for crafting percussion instruments that has been refined over a century with today's most advanced technologies, we proudly present a line of drums made to suit the needs of every player. As dedicated as we are to the legacy we preserve, it is the dedication of today's Ludwig Drummer that inspires us to surpass the standards established by The Chief.

Our focus is to educate and inspire a new generation of Ludwig Drummers, and offer an inside look at the care and craftsmanship our family puts into each product that bears our name. Through newlydeveloped resources like the Ludwig Configurator Generator, our growing online community, and our vast network of artists throughout the world, Ludwig is moving forward as the original American custom drum manufacuturer. We invite you now to join our family and be a vital part of the legacy that is "The Most Famous Name in Drums".

Sincerely,

Kevin D. Packard,

Marketing and Artist Relations Manager

Ludwig Drum Co.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LEGACY SERIES

3-12

CLASSIC MAPLE SERIES

13-18

VISTALITE SERIES

19-20

LUDWIG LIMITED KITS

21-22

KEYSTONE USA SERIES

23-26

CENTENNIAL SERIES

27-28

EPIC SERIES

29-32

ELEMENT SERIES

33- 36

ACCENT CS 100 SERIES

37-38

SNARE DRUMS

39-48

LUDWIG HARDWARE

49-51

LUDWIG ACCESSORIES

51-52

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Tradition, Craftsmanship, and Visionary Excellence

These are the values at the center of the Ludwig legacy. With these values comes a commitment as true as the care and pride that goes into each drum, hand-crafted at Ludwig's manufacturing facility in Monroe, North Carolina.

Shell

The principle element in the Ludwig Sound is in our shells. Utilizing a process refined through a century of drum making, Ludwig drum shells are crafted in-house with stark attention to detail, precision, and quailty. Legacy Series Drums are a decidedly modern twist on Ludwig's historic 3-ply shell formula.

This flagship professional drum line combines inner and outer 1/16" North American Maple plys, and the traditional single 1/8" Poplar core ply with solid 1/4" Maple reinforcement rings. This classic formula is then augmented with a thin exotic veneer for stunning visual opulance.

Rounded Bearing Edge

Legacy's rounded bearing edge draws full, focused lows from inner and outer Maple plys and cuts unwanted overtones for superior tone and clarity.

Al Wilson [Taylor Swift]

Al Wilson photo courtesy of Austin Swift

LIMBA FINISHES:

Oliveburst

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Mahogany Supernatural

Origin: Africa The most complex of the Legacy veneers, African black limba's vertical grain is offset by its vibrant diagonal quilting pattern.

9x13"

18x22"

12"

10"

Brass Timbale Set 6.5x14" (LETB02B)

LB403BBTWM

16x18"

Legacy Exotic Black Limba Mahogany Burst, Classic Brackets and Badges

18x22" Bass Drum, Classic Lugs, Curved Spurs, No Mount [LLB482XXL1WCB] 16x18" Floor Tom, Classic Lugs, Classic Brackets [LLF468LXL1WCB] 9x13" Tom, Classic Lugs, Vibraband with Classic Bracket [LLT493XXL1WCRB] 6.5x14" Hammered Brass Snare, Millennium Strainer, Tube Lugs [LB422BKT] Ludwig 10" and 12" Brass Timbale Set with Stand [LETB02B]

CUSTOMIZED OPTIONS:

Exotic Black Limba Oliveburst Finish

Classic Lugs

Brass Hardware*

Vintage Keystone Badge

Classic Brackets

Curved Bass Drum Spurs

* Brass Hardware now available as configurable option for Legacy Series Drums. Sizing and Hardware options are limited. See your Ludwig USA dealer for details. The small profile badge replicates the Ludwig 60's-style Keystone badge, adding authenticity to the vintage appearance of Legacy drums.

2.3mm Hoops

Hammered Brass Snare with Tube Lugs

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Ben Sesar [Brad Paisley]

It's Your Choice:

Alex Van Halen [Van Halen]

With Ludwig's powerful Configuration Generator,

every option for complete personalization is in the

hands of the player. L.C.G. grants instant access

to our complete library of custom options for all

Legacy and Classic Maple kits; from size and finish

to lug, bracket, and spur choices. Create a modern

masterpiece or a vintage tribute. It's your choice!

CUSTOMIZED OPTIONS:

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1- NEW Natural Maple Lacquer Finish

2- Classic Lugs

3- Vintage Keystone Badge

4- Classic Brackets

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5- Curved Bass Drum Spurs

6- 2.3mm Hoops

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12x14"

14x26"

LM402KT

6.5x14"

16x16"

16x18"

Legacy Exotic Natural Maple Zep Set, Classic Brackets

and Badges

12X14" tom - Legacy, Virgin Tom, Classic Lugs [LLT424XX0NWC] 16X16" floor tom - Legacy, Classic brackets, Classic Lugs [LLF466LX0NWC] 16X18" floor tom - Legacy, Classic brackets, Classic Lugs [LLF468LX0NWC] 14X26" bass drum - Legacy, Classic Curved Spurs, Classic Lugs [LLB446XX0NWC8] 6.5x14" Supraphonic Snare w/Tube Lugs [LM402T]

18x22"

8x10"

8x12"

CUSTOMIZED OPTIONS:

6.5x14"

14x14"

1- NEW Bubinga Burst

Lacquer finish

16x16"

Legacy Exotic Bubinga

2- Mini-Classic Lugs 3- Vintage Keystone Badge

4- Classic Brackets

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18x22" bass Drum - Legacy, Virgin Kick, Elite Spurs [LLB482XX53S]

5- Elite Bass Drum Spurs

14x14" Floor Tom - Legacy, Mini-Classic lugs, Classic Brackets [LLF444XX53S]

6- 2.3mm Hoops

16x16" Floor Tom - Legacy, Mini-Classic lugs, Classic Brackets [LLF466XX53S]

7- Vibra-Band

6.5x14" Snare Drum - Legacy [LLS464TX53SWM]

Suspension Mounts

8X10" Tom - Legacy, Mini-Classic Lugs, Vibrabands w/Classic Brackets [LLT480XX53SWR]

8X12" Tom - Legacy, Mini-Classic Lugs, Vibrabands w/Classic Brackets [LLT482XX53SWR]

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Scott Underwood [Train]

Matt Flynn [Maroon 5]

CUSTOMIZED OPTIONS:

1- Exotic Lacewood Veneer 2- 2.3mm Hoops 3- Vintage Keystone Badge 4- Keystone Brackets 5- Elite Bass Drum Spurs 6- Mini-Classic Lugs 7- Vibraband

Suspension Mounts

Lacewood Veneer Origin: Australia A hardwood with orange and brown hues and a complex, shifting quilted nature. The heavy grain in Lacewood is likened to fish scales, in that it appears to "move" when light catches it.

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LACEWOOD FINISHES:

Gatorfade

Honey Burst

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18x22"

8x10"

9x12"

6.5x14"

16x16"

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Supernatural

Legacy Exotic Lacewood

in Mahogany Burst Finish Natural Burst

18X22" Bass Drum - Legacy, Virgin Kick, Elite Spurs [LLB482XXS1S] 14X14" Floor Tom - LegDaecye, pMiBnrio-CwlanssFicadLuegs, Keystone Brackets [LLF444XXS1S]

16X16" Floor Tom - Legacy, Mini-Classic Lugs, Keystone Brackets [LLF466XXS1S]

6.5x14" Snare Drum - Legacy [LLS464TXS1SWM]

8x10" Tom - Legacy, Mini-Classic Lugs, Vibrabands w/Keystone Brackets

[LLT480XXS1SWR]

9x12" Tom - Legacy, Mini-Classic Lugs, Vibrabands w/Keystone Brackets

[LLT492XXS1SWR]

Mahogany Burst

Supernatural

Honey Burst

8x12"

14x20"

5 x14"

14x14"

Legacy Exotic Sumauma Supernatural, Keystone Badges

14x20" Bass Drum, Mini-Classic Lugs, Elite Spurs, Virgin Mount [LLB440XXA1] 14x14" Floor Tom, Mini-Classic Lugs, Keystone Brackets [LLF444KXA1] 8x12" Tom, Mini-Classic Lugs, Vibraband w/Keystone Kracket [LLT482XXA1WR] 5x14" Snare, Millennium Strainer, Classic Lugs [LLS454XXA1WM]

SUMAUMA FINISHES:

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Supernatural

CUSTOMIZED OPTIONS:

1- Exotic Sumauma

SuperNatural Finish

2- Mini-Classic Lugs

3- Vintage Keystone Badge

4- Keystone Brackets

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5-GEaltioterfBaadses Drum Spurs

6- 2.3mm Hoops

7- Vibraband

Suspension Mount

8- Classic "Bow-Tie"

Snare Lugs

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Deep Brown Fade

Black Natural Burst

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4

Red Bu

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Sumauma Veneer Origin: Brazil A dark Amazon hardwood with a deep horizontal grain, Sumauma's marbled textural figuring compliments its complex visual variation.

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THe SOUND THAT DEFINED A CENTURY

Ludwig and Ludwig's 3-ply shell formula was unveiled in 1923, and at the time touted as being built "... in accordance with the recognized correct principles used in the manufacture of airplanes." This classic construction evolved into a sound that captured the attention of generations of drummers.

Incorporating many of the same methods used throughout its long and illustrious history, Ludwig's Legacy Classic Series revives the distinctive sound that set the standard for popular music throughout the 20th Century.

The Power of Wrap-Tite

Ludwig's new exclusive adhesion process assures a permanent bond between shell and finish and has been tested to withstand warping and separation at temperatures of over 200 degrees.

Shell

Legacy Classic Vintage-style wrap over 1/16" Maple Outer Ply, 1/8" Poplar Core Ply, 1/16" Maple Inner Ply, 1/4" Solid Maple Reinforcement Rings.

STANDARD FINISHES:

Jason Sutter [Foreigner]

Green Sparkle [54]

Silver Sparkle [OS]

Gold Sparkle [33]

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White Marine Pearl [OP]

Blue Sparkle [32]

Red Sparkle [27] Sky Blue Pearl [52]

14x26" 10x13"

10x14" 14x26"

LM402

6.5x14"

14x14"

16x16"

Designed by Jason Sutter to replicate Cozy Powell's 1976

"Hammer" Kit

16x18"

Legacy Classic Kit in Red Sparkle, Classic Brackets and Blue/Olive Badges

10x13" Tom, Blue/Olive Badge, Vibraband w/Classic Bracket, Small MACH Lugs [LLT303XX27WLR] 10x14" Tom, Blue/Olive Badge, Vibraband w/Classic Bracket, Small MACH Lugs [LLT304XX27WLR] 14x14" Floor Tom, Blue/Olive Badge, Classic Brackets, MACH Lugs [LLF344LX27WL] 16x16" Floor Tom, Blue/Olive Badge, Classic Brackets, MACH Lugs [LLF366LX27WL] 16x18" Floor Tom, Blue/Olive Badge, Classic Brackets, MACH Lugs [LLF368LX27WL] 14x26" Bass Drum, Blue/Olive Badge, Curved Spurs, MACH Lugs, T-Rods [LLB346XX27WL] 6.5x14" Snare Drum [LM402]

CUSTOMIZED OPTIONS:

Classis Red Sparkle Wrap

One-Piece MACH Lugs

Blue/Olive Badges

Classic Brackets

Curved Drum Spurs

2.3mm Hoops

Vibraband Suspension Mounts

Vintage T-Handles

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WeatherMaster Drumheads All Legacy and Classic Maple drums come standard with Ludwig WeatherMaster Heads. Hand-Made in the USA since 1959, WeatherMaster features our exclusive Headlock System, and Low-profile collar for even tuning and high-impact durability.

Bun E. Carlos [Cheap Trick]

14x24" 9x13"

Also available: Citrus Mod Glass Glitter [CM], see opposite page

Legacy Classic in Cirtus Glass Glitter

16x16"

CUSTOMIZED OPTIONS:

1- Citrus Mod Glass Glitter Finish

14x24" Bass Drum [LLB344XXCM] 9x13" Tom Tom [LLT393XXCM] 16x16" Floor Tom [LLF366XXCM] 6.5x14" Snare Drum [LLS364XXCM]

2- Mini-Classic Lugs 3- Legacy Classic Badge 4- Classic Brackets 5- Curved Drum Spurs 6- 2.3mm Hoops

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Glass

FINISHES:

Green [1E]

8x12"

14x22"

9x13"

Supernatural

5x14"

14x14"

16x16"

FLOOR TOMS

DiameterDepth Model

14" 12" LLF324XX 14" LLF344XX

15" 13" LLF335XX 14" LLF345XX

16" 13" LLF336XX 14" LLF346XX

COMPONENTS AVAILABLE ON ALL LEGACY KITS

TOMS

DiameterDepth Model

10" 7" LLT370XX_WR

8" LLT380XX_WR

Deep Brown Fade

Diameter Depth Model

14" 10" LLT304XX_WR 11" LLT314XX_WR

BASS DRNUatMurSal Burst DiameterDepth Model

18" 14" LLB348XX 16" LLB368XX

20" 14" LLB340XX 16" LLB360XX 18" LLB380XX

& Glitters

Premium Finishes

Blue [1S] Red [1R] Orange [1F] Champagne Sparkle [0C]

Gold [1G] Black [1B] Burgundy [1D] Deep Blue [2S]

Legacy Classic in Silver Sparkle

14x22" bass drum [LLB342XX0S] 8x12" Tom [LLT382XX0SWR] 9x13" Tom [LLT393XX0SWR] 14x14" [LLF344XX0S] 16x16" Floor Toms [LLF366XX0S] 5x14" Snare Drum [LLS354XX0S)

16" LLF366XX 18" 16" LLF368XX

SNARE DRUMS

Diameter Depth Model

14" 5" LLS354XX 6.5" LLS364XX

9" 12" 8"

9" 10" 11" 13" 9" 10" 11" 12"

LLT390XX_WR LLT382XX_WR LLT392XX_WR LLT302XX_WR LLT312XX_WR LLT393XX_WR LLT303XX_WR LLT313XX_WR LLT323XX_WR

12" 13" 14" 15" 12" 13" 14" 16" 13" 14" 16"

LLT324XX_WR LLT334XX_WR LLT344XX_WR LLT325XX_WR LLT335XX_WR LLT345XX_WR LLT336XX_WR LLT346XX_WR LLT366XX_WR

22" 14" LLB342XX 16" LLB362XX 18" LLB382XX 20" LLB302XX

24" 14" LLB344XX 16" LLB364XX 18" LLB384XX 20" LLB304XX

26" 14" LLB346XX 16" LLB366XX

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Jim Riley [Rascal Flatts]

Preferred by professionals for its full, open tonality and warm sustain, Ludwig Classic Maple drums are the ideal choice for any performance application. Hand-crafted at Ludwig USA in Monroe, NC, every Classic Maple drum is a custom drum. No matter the playing style or preference, Classic Maple incorporates the myriad of LCG options straight from the player and brings them to life with premium North American Maple.

The process begins with each ply being precision cut and cross-laminated into individual two and three-ply panels. This process assures a more secure bond between each layer, as the grain of each ply is laminated 90-degrees in relation to the adjacent ply. Outer and Inner two-ply panels [laminated in a horizontal/vertical grain bond to a 1.8mm thickness] are cut to size using CNC machinery for accuracy, and laid up in the shell mold with the outer/inner grain running circumferencial with the shell.

The center three-ply core panel [laminated in a horizontal/vertical/ horizontal grain bond to a 2.4mm thickness] is inserted into the mold between the inner and outer panels. Rather than standard compression shell molds which overheat and cause instability, Ludwig's traditional bladder press molds utilize Radio Frequency TechnologyTM, curing each shell in less time for increased strength.

Classic Maple's standard 7-ply, 6mm shell is formulated for optimum resonance and tonality. Each drum's bearing edge is cut to a 45-degree angle within 1/16" from the outside edge. This sharp edge is hand-sanded to the craftsman's touch to assure a smooth, even, flat surface for easy head seating; the final touch that completes the unmistakable Ludwig Sound.

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18x22" 9x12"

18x22" 10x13"

8x8" 8x6"

8x10"

6.5x14" va"

11x14"

LW0713 7x13"

14x14"

16x16"

Classic Maple Premium Kit in Burgundy Glass Glitter

14x15" 16x18"

8x6" Tom, Mini-Classic Lugs, Keystone Bracket [LT886KM1D] 8x8" Tom, Mini-Classic Lugs, Vibraband w/Keystone Bracket [LT888KM1D] 8x10" Tom, Mini-Classic Lugs, Vibraband w/Keystone Bracket [LT880KM1D] 9x12" Tom, Mini-Classic Lugs, Vibraband w/Keystone Bracket [LT892KM1D] 10x13" Tom, Mini-Classic Lugs, Vibraband w/Keystone Bracket [LT803KM1D] 11x14" Tom, Mini-Classic Lugs, Vibraband w/Keystone Bracket [LT814KM1D] 14x14" Floor Tom, Mini-Classic Lugs, Keystone Bracket [LF844XX1D] 14x15" Floor Tom, Mini-Classic Lugs, Keystone Bracket [LF845XX1D] 16x16" Floor Tom, Mini-Classic Lugs, Keystone Bracket [LF866XX1D] 16x18" Floor Tom, Mini-Classic Lugs, Keystone Bracket [LF868XX1D] 18x22" Bass Drum, Mini-Classic Lugs, Elite Spurs [LB882XX1D] 6.5x14" Snare Drum, Tube-Style Lugs, Millennium Strainer [LS403TXWM1D]

Tom Sizes

from 6" to 18"!

CUSTOMIZED OPTIONS:

Premium Burgundy Glass Glitter Finish

Mini-Classic Lugs

Keystone Badge

Keystone Brackets

Elite Bass Drum Spurs

2.3mm Hoops

Tube Lugs [Snare Only]

Vibraband Suspension

Mounts

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