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Ludwig Legacy Mahogany Pro Beat Shell Pack - Vintage Black Oyster

3-piece Mahogany/Poplar/Maple Shell Pack wtih 13" Tom, 16" Floor Tom, and 24" Bass Drum - Vintage Black Oyster
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A '60s Staple Reborn: Ludwig Legacy Classic Mahogany Drums

Ludwig brings its coveted 1960s 3-ply mahogany shells to the modern player in the Legacy Classic Mahogany series. These handcrafted American drum kits, available in several ready-to-rock configurations, whisper and shout with old-school authority. Every 3-ply shell sports an internal layer of poplar to focus the mahogany's pillowy warmth and devastating low end, along with solid 1-inch maple re-rings for the right touch of dryness and strength. Ludwig's iconic Keystone badges, vintage-inspired finishes, and lugs will surely please even the staunchest Ludwig collector. Dust off your denim and hit the stage in style with these Ludwig Legacy Classic Mahogany shell packs from Sweetwater.

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Classic Ludwig configurations

Ludwig is the name behind some of the most iconic drum kits in Western music history. The Legacy Classic Mahogany series recognizes these most celebrated of setups, which include pre-configured shell packs for rockers to boppers.

Retro finishes and appointments

Collectors and longtime Ludwig fans are sure to find enjoyment in the retro appointments crowning each Legacy Classic Mahogany shell. These include Ludwig's coveted Keystone badges, Ludwig Classic lugs, and vintage-inspired wrapped finishes.

Vintage-voiced shells and edges

A mahogany-sandwiched poplar core is the key to the Ludwig Legacy Classic Mahogany's satisfying vintage voicing. A heart of cross-laminated 1/8-inch American poplar adds crisp cut and focused midrange to the warm, woody 1/16-inch mahogany outer and inner plies. Together with 30-degree inner-cut roundover bearing edges, these shells deliver the authentic tone and response that has made Ludwig's original mahogany-shelled vintage kits stay in high demand to this day.

Ludwig Legacy Classic Mahogany 3-piece Shell Pack Features:

  • Calls back to Ludwig's 3-ply shells of the 1960s
  • Masterfully handcrafted in Monroe, NC
  • Vintage-inspired shells and appointments: Keystone badges, Classic lugs
  • Mahogany shells boast classic warmth and powerful bass
  • Inner poplar core adds subtle cut and focus
  • 1-inch maple reinforcement rings strengthen shells and dry out overring
  • 30° inner-cut roundover bearing edges are a vintage-flavored foundation for heads

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Tech Specs

  • Finish: Vintage Black Oyster
  • Configuration: Shell Pack without Snare
  • Number of Drums: 3
  • Mounted Toms (Depth x Diameter): 9" x 13"
  • Floor Toms (Depth x Diameter): 16" x 16"
  • Bass Drums (Depth x Diameter): 14" x 24"
  • Shell Material: Mahogany/Poplar
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LLC54433LX1Q

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Ludwig Legacy Mahogany

I wanted these drums cause I'm a big Ringo fan. The bass is bigger than what he used with his super classics, 14x24 vs 14X22, but this kit still screams Ringo. This kit is so much more than Ringo though, I've been using it to play everything from classic rock to hard rock and it handles the job beautifully! I added a Remo Felt Tone reso head to the kick and kept the clear batter head that came with it, (Think it's a clear P3). No other internal muffling needed, the warm mahogany sound is just amazing. I tried the Remo Fiberskyn for the batter but it muffled things too much for my tastes. For the toms I switched heads for Remo Ambassador vintage for the batter and coated Ambassadors for the reso, sounds perfect to my ears.
The kit comes with floor tom hardware but none for the mounted tom. I went with the Ludwig Atlas Arch and LAPAM1 Atlas mount, the tom mounted securely and I think it looks really slick. I couldn't be happier with this purchase, this is just an amazing sounding and looking drum kit.
by Tim on

The Sound!

This is the sound that made Ludwig GREAT! I had a set back in the day and with Remo Coated Emperors on the top and Coated Diplomats on the bottom, I was able to get the classic late 60s Jim Keltner "thump." They were beautiful! If I was buying a new set tomorrow, this is it! The 14x24 is a nice touch as it gives you a low note, but the depth does not impede your speed as "it's a lot of air to move." You MUST have a chrome over brass superphonic 400. An Atlas heavyweight snare stand for the 13" is also the way to go for a mount.
by Michael Sakevich from De Graff, OH on
Music background: Retired pro, teacher, drum shop restoration.
See also: Acoustic Drum Kits, Ludwig, Ludwig Acoustic Drum Sets
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