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The Power of Ludwig Classic Maple





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This Classic Maple Downbeat 20 3-piece shell pack delivers the legendary Ludwig sound. Valued by professional drummers for their versatile tone and incisive attack, Ludwig Classic Maple drums are cut with 45-degree bearing edges for optimal resonance and sustain. Classic Maple drums have become favorites of Sweetwater drummers for their warm, punchy, wide-ranging sound that's ideal for both the stage and the studio. This Classic Maple Downbeat 20 3-piece shell pack includes a 20" bass drum, a 12" mounted tom with Atlas tom mount and tom holder, and a 14" floor tom with Triad leg mounts, enabling it to fit even better into a hard case for secure transport.





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The Ludwig build process





Ludwig's Classic Maple shells are constructed of 7-ply North American maple for its high sensitivity, wide tuning range, and fast attack. They are molded with Ludwig's Radio Frequency Shell Technology (RFST). This process utilizes a unique bonding system and adhesive to ensure that all the plies are evenly cured throughout the circumference of the shells. And a 45-degree bearing edge is hand-sanded for a flawless, flat surface that enhances the shell's sustain and harmonic presence.





The Ludwig sound





The maple construction of the 3-piece Classic Maple Downbeat 20 shell pack delivers a highly touch-responsive tone that will fit any genre of music. And the bold personality of these drums makes them ideal for live performance. The sound of Ludwig drums has been heard on countless recordings and performances over decades. The Classic Maple Downbeat 20 shell pack starts with that warm, iconic tone and takes it to a louder and more versatile level.





The Ludwig legacy





Since 1909, Ludwig drums have enjoyed one of the proudest legacies in percussion. The world has heard them under the sticks of Cream's Ginger Baker, keeping the pulse behind Queen at Live Aid, and laying down the monstrous beat of Led Zeppelin's "When the Levee Breaks." But their biggest break came when Ringo Starr proudly played them on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, making Ludwig a household name for aspiring and superstar drummers alike.





Ludwig Classic Maple Downbeat 20 3-piece Shell Pack Features:


3-piece drum shell pack with 20" bass drum, 12" mounted tom, and 14" floor tom


7-ply North American maple construction delivers a huge voice


45-degree hand-sanded bearing edge transmits vibrations freely and accurately


RFST molding increases drum stability


True to Ludwig's quality and tonal standards