The Look and Sound of '70s Rock, with a Sweetwater-exclusive Finish!
Rediscover the sound that inspired drummers such as Keith Moon and John Bonham in the Ludwig Vistalite reissue shell pack. The Vistalite is back and better than ever with a bold new finish, classic-styled hardware for an authentic stage vibe, and precise 45-degree bearing edges with modern enhancements for improved resonance and convenience. This classic 4-piece shell pack has the sound of stadium rock of the 1970s with enough massive punch to fill a venue. Vistalite shells are made from hardened acrylic for a louder, punchier, and livelier sound than wood, which is great for adding period drum tones to throwback rock and metal and giving modern productions big classic-rock textures.
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Acrylic shells open up new sounds and stage appeal
The Ludwig Vistalite's characteristic fat, slappy, and open acrylic sound can be heard on Zep's "When the Levee Breaks" and The Who's "Bell Boy." Its vintage color lends an authentic vibe to classic rock and adds interesting new textures to black metal, indie rock, and Motown mixes when other drums come across too sterile.
1970s hardware for an authentic Vistalite vibe
The modern Vistalite pays tribute to the original with Mini-Classic lugs, '70s badges, and vintage-styled Ludwig kick drum heads for Vistalite's unmistakable look and sound right out of the box. Upgrades like 45-degree bearing edges, more durable floor tom legs and kick drum spurs, and true Ludwig hoops provide superior convenience and subtle tonal improvements over the classic.
Vistalite: part of the Ludwig Legacy
Ludwig has enjoyed one of the proudest legacies in percussion since 1909 and is a favorite name here among Sweetwater drummers. The world has experienced Ludwig's game-changing looks and sounds courtesy of Ringo Starr on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, onstage with Cream's Ginger Baker in the late '60s, and at Live Aid with Queen's Roger Taylor in 1985.
Ludwig Vistalite 4-piece Drum Set Shell Pack Features:
- The look and sound of classic rock and heavy metal
- Finished acrylic shells have a unique vibe
- Virgin bass drum delivers uncompromised low-end punch
- Ludwig Mini-Classic lugs and 1970s blue/olive badges provide an authentic look
- 45-degree bearing edges balance attack and resonance
- Ludwig Silver Dot and '70s logo bass drum heads for great looks and tone straight out of the gate
- Shell sizes (depth x diameter): 8" x 10" and 9" x 12" toms; 16" x 16" floor tom; 16" x 22" bass drum
- Snare drum sold separately
