Series Info

Best solution for articulate play at maximum volume. Live performance and studio environments where projection is necessary over loud instruments. Arena Rock/Heavy Pop/Metal.

Having run the gamut between the low tonal warmth of the Legacy shell and the resonant midrange qualities of Classic Maple, the Ludwig Sound needed an alternative for the louder player. With this need in mind, Ludwig USA's craftsmen went back to square one to create a completely new shell for today's drummer.

Keystone Series Drums have carved a new niche in Ludwig's tonal legacy. Rather than merely revisiting the sound that made us famous, Keystone Series has the distinction of a more focused tonality for the drummer seeking volume, attack, and power at maximum volume. Exceptional performance in environments where projection is necessary over loud instruments.

Shell Info

SHELL Three-ply Classic Maple core with 1/16" inner and outer plys of American Red Oak. Keystone's 5-ply combination of a Classic Maple three-ply core between inner and outer 1/16" plys of American Red Oak creates a thin, dense shell that speaks loudly with quick, even decay. To draw further resonance from this unique hybrid, the dual 45-degree bearing edge is pulled to the center of the shell to seat perfectly into the head.

BEARING EDGE Dual 45-degree inner/outer with slight flat at the apex

Features

Keystone Brackets	Rocker Bass Drum Spurs
Vibraband Suspension Mounts	Matching Glitter Inlaid Kick Hoops
2.3mm Hoops	Evans USA Drum Heads

Components Sizes Available

Artist Quotes

"The Keystones caught my ear the first time I heard them. I'm in love with the punch and power, but they're also sweet and warm when I ease up on them. Sitting behind the kit, they sound like I want them to at front of house, they're just a treat to play."