Expand the Boldness of Your Bass Drum
The prominently voiced Vistalite bass drum from Ludwig represents the pinnacle of enormous drum tone and exacting articulate precision. Bearing a shell of 100% acrylic for that massive percussive impact, the Vistalite bass drum strikes with incomparable attack, powerful projection, and an extremely round, resonant response — a sound made famous by timekeeping legends of the past such as John Bonham and Keith Moon. This bass drum's matching hoops and classic claw hooks with rubber-insulated lugs hold down the hardware selection with hardiness, intonation dependability, rattle-free playability, and undeniable style. Not to mention, those handsome curved spurs deliver utterly timeless charm! While this bass drum looks phenomenal on its own, it looks especially stellar when paired with its matching Vistalite shell pack. Expand your Vistalite kit today with a Vistalite bass drum from Sweetwater!
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High-impact Vistalite acrylic
Since the early '70s, the Vistalite series name has become just as legendary as the gargantuan sound of its acrylic composition. With a 100% acrylic shell, this bass drum provides a percussive authority like no other kick on the market. With enough volume to cut through any mix, the round, boisterous song of the Vistalite is a match made in heaven for live performances. From smaller local gigs to large festival stages and beyond, the Vistalite will take care of business in the spotlight. With that said, its massive tone provides such exceptional depth and resonant character that Vistalite shells are equally enjoyable to record and jam with. Whatever your rhythmic motive, trust in Vistalite to deliver!


Classic shell hardware setup
Ludwig couldn’t let just any old shell hardware ornament the Vistalite bass drum — only perfect complements would do! Most notable are its hoops and clawhooks. Fitted with matching bass drum hoops on both batter and resonant sides, the round resonance of its shell is afforded enough sustain to properly sing the acrylic’s song with fullness. Fittingly adorned with classic Ludwig clawhooks and rubber-insulated lugs, the Vistalite bass drum makes sure to look the part while strongly anchoring down your intonation.
Ludwig Vistalite Bass Drum Features:
- Makes a perfect match for your existing Vistalite drum kit
- 100% acrylic shell that produces a powerful, resonant, and extremely projective tone
- Perfect for cutting through just about any live mix, as well as for jamming and studio usage
- Matching bass drum hoops promote tonal fluidity in a gorgeous scheme
- Rubber-insulated lugs look sharp and hold down intonation with dependable certainty and rattle-free playability
