Legacy Rack Tom with Time-tested Tone
Delivering legendary maple drum tones is a storied and highly coveted strand of Ludwig’s DNA, and its exemplary Legacy Maple rack toms prove it. Harkening back to that original 1968 3-ply formula of maple-poplar-maple, the Legacy Maple demonstrates its namesake’s enviable warmth and superb definition while allowing its poplar core to boost its fullness and subtly brighten the attack. The result? We’ll let history speak for itself! Aiding its fabulous organics are 1/4-inch maple reinforcement rings and Ludwig’s exclusive Legacy bearing edge design for a fat, pure, and projective punch. Fitted with widely tunable triple-flanged hoops, optimized Triad suspension brackets, and, of course, those handsome Classic lugs, the Legacy Maple beautifully melds steadfast performance with effortless style. And speaking of style, this particular Legacy Maple’s black nickel hardware and badge finishing and marvelous Beacon Blue Metallic attire with an exotic lacewood veneer make it an exclusive catch that can only be found right here at Sweetwater.
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Coveted 3-ply formula
Ludwig’s been sporting stellar 3-ply shells since the early '20s, but officially introduced its soon-to-be world-renowned poplar-sandwiched-maple recipe in 1968 — and the rest, as they say, is history! Why so many drumming greats came to crave its construction isn’t hard to decipher; its idealistic combination of maple’s traditional warmth and gut-punching character rounds out with frequential flawlessness when accompanied by a poplar core. Strengthened in round and resonance by solid reinforcement rings of 1/4-inch maple and further shaved with Legacy bearing edges that sport 30-degree inner cuts and a 1/4-inch radius round over, this mounted tom responds with a perfectly purified touch that only Ludwig can conjure.
Primed to perform
While its exceptional shell percusses with glorious appeal, the Legacy Maple’s hardware outfit ensures a playability that will thrive onstage risers and track in the studio with assuredness. Its triple-flanged hoops offer incredible tuning flexibility to accommodate virtually any tension that your sound calls for, reducing the weight of your kit while simultaneously offering a safer landing zone for your drumsticks. Another supreme feature is the Legacy Maple’s Triad suspension brackets, which keep bulkiness to a minimum and allow your rack toms to resonate to their fullest potential. Topped with an anchoring of Classic lugs and those iconic Ludwig badges, this Legacy Maple is pure class through and through.
Ludwig Legacy Maple Tom Features:
- Exclusive Beacon Blue Metallic finish with exotic lacewood veneer and black nickel hardware that can only be found at Sweetwater
- Legendary 3-ply maple-poplar-maple shell formula channels that coveted Ludwig sound
- Warm and defined tone with superior frequential fullness and a powerful attack
- 1/4-inch maple reinforcement rings ensure stronger shell round and projection
- Legacy bearing edges boast 30° inner cuts and a 1/4-inch radius roundover for a purer tonal interaction with each head
- Triple-flanged hoops offer tuning flexibility, weight relief, and a forgiving feel for your sticks
- Classic lugs dependably anchor down your intonation, looking superb while doing so
- Sleek triad suspension tom brackets enable maximum rack tom sustain while reducing bulkiness
- Fitted with a Remo Clear Emperor batter head and a Remo Clear Ambassador resonant head
