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Legacy Mahogany
Legacy Mahogany

Warm dark tones. Bold bottom end combined with soft mids and highs.

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Legacy Mahogany

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Legacy Mahogany Series
Sound: Warm dark tones. Bold bottom end combined with soft mids and highs

The most sought after drum tone returns, and an American Legend is reborn. The Ludwig Legacy Mahogany series is a return of the shell that was the core of Ludwig drums for over 50 years. Handcrafted in Monroe, NC, the 3-ply Mahogany/Poplar/Mahogany shell with solid 1" thick maple reinforcement rings utilizes a process refined through a century of drum manufacturing. The result is a tone with rich sonic warmth that only Ludwig can produce. Ludwig Legacy Mahogany is truly the best of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.


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Shell

1/16" Mahogany Outer Ply, 1/8" Poplar Core Ply, 1/16" Mahogany 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 rich low-end "woody" tones of inner/outer Mahogany plies. This unique shell combination is further stabilized by a specially rounded bearing edge with 1" solid maple reinforcement rings.

Bearing Edge

30 Degree inner cut with a 1/4" 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 and 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 Mahogany Finishes
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Aged Onyx - AO
Sky Blue - 52_High Res_3848.jpg
Sky Blue - 52
Vintage White Marine - NM_High Res_3865.jpg
Vintage White Marine - NM
White Marine - 0P_High Res_3871.jpg
White Marine - 0P
Silver Mist Sparkle - T5_High Res_3880.jpg
Silver Mist Sparkle - T5
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Burgundy Mist - W3
W4 Ludwig Classic Maple Copper Rose Mist 8x10_PNG_5113.jpg
COPPER ROSE MIST - W4
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Orange Glitter - 2F
Titanium Glitter - 2A_High Res_3840.jpg
Titanium Glitter - 2A
Yellow Glitter - T9_High Res_3882.jpg
Yellow Glitter - T9
Blue Sparkle - 32_High Res_3843 - Copy.jpg
Blue Sparkle - 32
Champagne Sparkle - 0C_High Res_3867 - Copy.jpg
Champagne Sparkle - 0C
Green Sparkle - 54_High Res_3850 - Copy.jpg
Green Sparkle - 54
Gold Sparkle - 33_High Res_3844 - Copy.jpg
Gold Sparkle - 33
Olive Sparkle - 36_High Res_3845 - Copy.jpg
Olive Sparkle - 36
Red Sparkle - 27_High Res_3839 - Copy.jpg
Red Sparkle - 27
Silver Sparkle - OS_High Res_3873.jpg
Silver Sparkle - OS
Blue Strata - 80_High Res_3853 - Copy.jpg
Blue Strata - 80
Red Swirl - 61_High Res_3851 - Copy.jpg
Red Swirl - 61
W2 Ludwig Classic Maple Avocado Strata 8x10_PNG_5111 copy.jpg
AVOCADO STRATA - W2
W1 Ludwig Classic Maple White Strata 8x10_PNG_5110 copy.jpg
WHITE STRATA - W1
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Vintage Black Oyster - 1Q
Vintage Blue Oyster - 2Q_High Res_3842.jpg
Vintage Blue Oyster - 2Q
Gallery
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Legacy Mahogany Super Classic in Nickel Sparkle wraptite finish. (LLC5205LX)
Component Specs

Snare Drums

Diameter

Depth

Model

14" 5" LLS554X_W8
14" 6.5" LLS564XX

Floor Toms

Diameter

Depth

Model

14" 14" LLF544
16" 16" LLF566
18" 16" LLF568

Toms

Diameter

Depth

Model

10" 7" LLT570
12" 8" LLT582
13" 9" LLT593
14" 10" LLT504

Bass Drums

Diameter

Depth

Model

18" 14" LLB548
20" 14" LLB540
22" 14" LLB542
24" 14" LLB544
26" 14" LLB546
Artists Quotes

"My Ludwigs have the fluffy, warm and round tone of the vintage drums combined with an aggressive attack and clarity that fits today's music. The craftsmanship is astounding. They are beautiful works of art, fit perfectly in any setting, and I love them."

- Al Wilson

"Ludwig Drums are the sound of Rock and Roll."

- Patrick Carney, the Black Keys

"My new Ludwig drums sound like Ringo and Bonzo and Ginger and Mitch, with a touch of Bun E. My snare drum sounds like classic hard rock, updated to 2012 standards."

- Bun E. Carlos, Cheap Trick

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