Tradition, Craftsmanship and Visionary Excellence; these are the values at the center of Ludwig’s classic 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.

Combining the benefits of today’s most advanced manufacturing processes with the experience that comes with a century of drum making, Ludwig’s Legacy Classic Series revive the distinctive sound of the world’s most famous drums. These custom-built American-made drums are a modern interpretation of the legendary Ludwig shells that set the standard for popular music throughout the 20th Century.

Legacy Classic shells are made from choice cuts of hand-selected North American hardwoods. A core ply of premium Poplar yields warmth and resonance while cross-laminated inner and outer plies of Maple deliver power and clarity. This proven design is then augmented with 1/4” single-ply Maple reinforcement hoops and rounded classic-cut bearing edges for thundering lows and pronounced articulation, suitable for any musical style.

Not merely a blast from the past, Legacy drums take full advantage of state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques with rigorous attention to detail. The Legacy Classic Series are now available in expanded sizes and finish options for the consummate professional.

Shell features:

• Vintage-style wrap over 1/16" Maple Outer Ply
• 1/8" American Poplar Core Ply
• 1/16" Maple Inner Ply
• 1/4" Solid Maple Reinforcement Rings

Standard finish choices include:

• Black Diamond Pearl
• Black Oyter Pearl
• Whaie Marne Pearl
• Champagne Sparkle
• Silver Sarkle
• Red Sparkle
• Gold Sparkle
• Green Sparkle
• Blue Sparkle

Drums come standard with Mini Classic lugs, Classic Legs and brackets, Elite Spurs and die cast claw hooks.

Ludwig Legacy Classic Drums are also available in custom configurations and colors. Please call for availability and pricing on any custom order.