Legacy Maple
The Sound That Defines Legends
Legacy Maple
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.
Download the Ludwig Custom Order GuideSuggested 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 vibrant 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 1/4" 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'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.
The 3-ply Legacy Maple formula was implemented in 1968 to compliment settings demanding greater volume and projection. The result was the Classic Ludwig sound augmented with more focus and presence.
Legacy Maple Finishes
Silver Mist Sparkle - T5
Aged Onyx - AO
Black Sparkle - 0R
Blue Sparkle - 32
Blue Strata - 80
Cherry Satin - SL
Cherry Stain - 0L
Champagne Sparkle - 0C
Green Sparkle - 54
Mahogany Satin - SM
Gold Sparkle - 33
Nickel Sparkle - NS
Orange Glitter - 2F
Olive Sparkle - 36
Red Sparkle - 27
Red Swirl - 61
Ruby Strata - 81
Sky Blue - 52
Silver Sparkle - OS
Vintage Black Oyster - 1Q
Vintage Blue Oyster - 2Q
Titanium Glitter - 2A
Vintage White Marine - NM
Yellow Glitter - T9
White Marine - 0P
Component Specs
Bass Drums |
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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 |
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Diameter |
Depth |
Model |
| 14" | 12" | LLF324 |
| 14" | LLF344 | |
| 15" | 13" | LLF335 |
| 14" | LLF345 | |
| 16" | 14" | LLF346 |
| 16" | LLF366 | |
| 18" | 16" | LLF368 |
Snare Drums |
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Diameter |
Depth |
Model |
| 14" | 5" | LLS301 |
| 6.5" | LLS303 | |
| 13" | 6" | LLS357 |
| 12" | 6" | LLS355 |
Toms |
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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 | |