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Legacy Maple
Legacy Maple

The Sound That Defines Legends

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Legacy Maple

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Legacy Maple Series

Vintage Ludwig drums featuring the classic 3-ply shell construction from Ludwig's Golden Era are treasured for tonal purity in recording environments. As Ludwig's flagship professional drum line, Legacy Maple is a decidedly modern twist on our vintage shell formula.

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Suggested configurations

Ludwig offers a variety of today's most popular set-up options, as well some of Ludwig's most recognized configurations. These popular outfits cover a wide range of styles and sounds.

Jazzette:
18" Legacy Maple Shell Pack
14x18 Bass - Virgin Kick Drum, Large Classic Lugs, Classic Claw Hooks
14x14 Floor Tom - Large Classic Lugs, Classic Leg Brackets, Floor Tom Legs (3)
8x12 Tom - Large Classic Lugs, Classic Tom Mount with Vibraband
Accessory Tom Holder (1)
Downbeat:
20" Legacy Maple Shell Pack
14x20 Bass - Virgin Kick Drum, Large Classic Lugs, Classic Claw Hooks
14x14 Floor Tom - Large Classic Lugs, Classic Leg Brackets, Floor Tom Legs (3)
8x12 Tom - Large Classic Lugs, Classic Tom Mount with Vibraband
Accessory Tom Holder (1)
FAB:
22" Legacy Maple Shell Pack
14x22 Bass - Virgin Kick Drum, Large Classic Lugs, Classic Claw Hooks
16x16 Floor Tom - Large Classic Lugs, Classic Leg Brackets, Floor Tom Legs (3)
9x13 Tom - Large Classic Lugs, Classic Tom Mount with Vibraband
Accessory Tom Holder (1)
Pro Beat:
24" Legacy Maple Shell Pack
14x24 Bass - Virgin Kick Drum, Classic Cast Claw Hooks
16x16 Floor Tom - Large Classic Lugs, Classic Leg Brackets, Floor Tom Legs (3)
9x13 Tom - Large Classic Lugs, Classic Tom Mount with Vibraband
Accessory Tom Holder (1)
MOD:
22" Legacy Maple Shell Pack
18x22 Bass - Virgin Kick Drum, Large Classic Lugs, Classic Claw Hooks
16x16 Floor Tom - Large Classic Lugs, Classic Leg Brackets, Floor Tom Legs (3)
8x10 Tom - Mini-Classic Lugs, Classic Tom Mount with Vibraband
9x12 Tom - Mini-Classic Lugs, Classic Tom Mount with Vibraband
Accessory Tom Holder (2)
Studio:
22" Legacy Maple Shell Pack
14x22 Bass - Virgin Kick Drum, Large Classic Lugs, Classic Claw Hooks
14x14 Floor Tom - Large Classic Lugs, Classic Leg Brackets, Floor Tom Legs (3)
16x16 Floor Tom - Large Classic Lugs, Classic Leg Brackets, Floor Tom Legs (3)
7x10 Tom - Mini-Classic Lugs, Classic Tom Mount with Vibraband
8x12 Tom - Mini-Classic Lugs, Classic Tom Mount with Vibraband
Accessory Tom Holder (2)
Shell

1/16" Maple Outer Ply, 1/8" Poplar Core Ply, 1/16" Maple Inner Ply with 1/4" Solid Maple Reinforcement Rings.

The key to Legacy's classic tone begins with a cross-laminated American Poplar center ply to lend focus to the warm, sustained resonance of inner/outer Maple plies. This unique shell combination is further stabilized by a specially-rounded bearing edge with single-ply reinforcement rings.

Bearing Edge

30 Degree inner cut with a 1/8" radius round over

Producing a pure, well-rounded sonic footprint, Legacy Series revives the distinctive sound that set the standard for popular music throughout the 20th Century.

Historic Fact

Ludwig's 3-ply shell formula was unveiled in 1923; at the time touted as being built "...in accordance with the recognized correct principles used in the manufacture of airplanes." This classic construction evolved into a sound that captured the attention of generations of drummers.

Legacy Maple Finishes
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Silver Mist Sparkle - T5
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Aged Onyx - AO
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Black Sparkle - 0R
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Blue Sparkle - 32
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Blue Strata - 80
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Cherry Satin - SL
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Cherry Stain - 0L
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Champagne Sparkle - 0C
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Green Sparkle - 54
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Mahogany Satin - SM
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Gold Sparkle - 33
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Nickel Sparkle - NS
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Orange Glitter - 2F
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Red Sparkle - 27
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Red Swirl - 61
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Ruby Strata - 81
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Sky Blue - 52
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Vintage Black Oyster - 1Q
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Olive Sparkle - 36
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Silver Sparkle - OS
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Vintage Blue Oyster - 2Q
Gallery
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Classic Maple LCG Kit featuring Exotic Electrostatic Blue Poly-Glass lacquer finish
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Classic Maple LCG Kit featuring Exotic Quilted Makore veneer over Poly-Glass lacquer finish
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Classic Maple LCG Kit featuring Aquaburst (AB) finish
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Classic Maple LCG Kit featuring Exotic Birdseye Maple veneer over Poly-Glass lacquer finish
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Classic Maple LCG Kit featuring Exotic Quilted Makore veneer over Poly-Glass lacquer finish
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Classic Maple LCG Kit featuring Exotic Quilted Makore veneer over Poly-Glass lacquer finish
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Classic Maple LCG Jazzette Kit featuring NEW Burnt-Natural Poly-Glass lacquer finish
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Classic Maple LCG Kit featuring Exotic Quilted Makore veneer over Poly-Glass lacquer finish
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Classic Maple LCG Kit featuring Exotic Quilted Makore veneer over Poly-Glass lacquer finish
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Classic Maple LCG Kit featuring Exotic Quilted Makore veneer over Poly-Glass lacquer finish
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Classic Maple LCG Kit featuring Exotic Birdseye Maple veneer over Poly-Glass lacquer finish
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Classic Maple LCG Kit featuring Exotic Quilted Makore veneer over Poly-Glass lacquer finish
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Classic Maple LCG Kit featuring Exotic Quilted Makore veneer over Poly-Glass lacquer finish
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Classic Maple LCG Kit featuring Exotic Birdseye Maple veneer over Poly-Glass lacquer finish
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Classic Maple LCG Kit featuring Exotic Quilted Makore veneer over Poly-Glass lacquer finish
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Classic Maple LCG Kit featuring Exotic Quilted Makore veneer over Poly-Glass lacquer finish
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Classic Maple LCG Kit featuring Exotic Quilted Makore veneer over Poly-Glass lacquer finish
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Classic Maple LCG Kit featuring Aquaburst (AB) lacquer finish
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Classic Maple LCG Kit featuring Exotic Birdseye Maple veneer over Poly-Glass lacquer finish
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Classic Maple LCG Kit featuring Exotic Birdseye Maple veneer over Poly-Glass lacquer finish
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Classic Maple LCG Kit featuring NATURAL SATIN FINISH
Product Specs

Bass Drums

Diameter

Depth

Model

18" 14" LLB348
16" LLB368
20" 14" LLB340
16" LLB360
18" LLB380
22" 14" LLB342
16" LLB362
18" LLB382
20" LLB302
24" 14" LLB344
16" LLB364
18" LLB384
20" LLB304
26" 14" LLB346
16" LLB366

Floor Toms

Diameter

Depth

Model

14" 12" LLF324
14" LLF344
15" 13" LLF335
14" LLF345
16" 14" LLF346
16" LLF366
18" 16" LLF368

Snare Drums

Diameter

Depth

Model

14" 5" LLS301
6.5" LLS303
13" 6" LLS357
12" 6" LLS355

Toms

Diameter

Depth

Model

10" 7" LLT370
8" LLT380
9" LLT390
12" 11" LLT312
12" 8" LLT382
9" LLT392
10" LLT302
13" 9" LLT393
10" LLT303
11" LLT313
12" LLT323
14" 10" LLT304
11" LLT314
12" LLT324
13" LLT334
14" LLT344
15" 12" LLT325
13" LLT335
14" LLT345
16" 13" LT336
14" LLT346
16" LLT366

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