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Ludwig-Musser is a top drum brand that is a part of the Conn-Selmer division of Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc.\u00a0\u00a0Ludwig Drums\u00a0has a rich history and is a very popular brand for vintage drum collectors.\u00a0 Ludwig is famous for having propelled the modern drum set forward with the invention of a bass drum pedal that allowed for quick action and faster beats.\u00a0 Ludwig has had many high profile endorsers including Ringo Starr of The Beatles, Ginger Baker of Cream and John Bonham of Led Zeppelin.\u00a0 Today Ludwig manufactures drum shells, snare drums, hardware, pedals, concert and marching percussion as well as other drum accessories.<\/p>\n
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Ludwig Drums History<\/h2>\nLudwig was founded in 1909 by William and Theobaldner Ludwig when they developed a bass drum pedal cable with better rebound and speed which allowed for faster beats.\u00a0 It was the first spring driven pedal and was produced in a rented barn in Chicago.\u00a0 Many drum enthusiasts argue that this is truly when the modern drum set was born.<\/p>\n
In 1916 the Ludwig brothers followed up with a spring mechanism which is the basis for the current Balanced Action Pedal Timpani.\u00a0 After this the Ludwig expanded to make other drums, especially brass snare drums and wooden drums as well as banjo type instruments.\u00a0 In the late 20s Ludwig manufactured two types of ukulele-banjos that are regarded today as being one of the top 3 ukulele-banjo brands to collect.<\/p>\n
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During the Great Depression Ludwig merged with C.G. Conn Company.\u00a0 William F. Ludwig did no appreciate the lack of innovation and involvement after the merger and left Ludwig in 1936.\u00a0 One year later operating under the W.F.L. Drum Company, Ludwig created the Speed King pedal.\u00a0 In 1955 the WFL Drum Company was purchased by Conn and renamed the Ludwig Drum Company.\u00a0 In 1966 Ludwig also purchased the Musser Marimba Company which made mallets and percussive instruments such as vibes, marimbas, bells, chimes and xylophones.\u00a0 In 1981 Ludwig was purchased by the Selmer Company.<\/p>\n
Today high end Ludwig drums and concert percussion are produced in Monroe, North Carolina, except for timpani and mallets which are produced in LaGrange Park, Illinois.\u00a0 Lower end Ludwig drum lines are mass produced in Asia and shipped all over the world.<\/p>\n
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Like other top drum brands, Ludwig makes several high end and custom drum sets as well as drum kits for the beginner and semi-professional drummer.<\/p>\n
Ludwig\u2019s high end drums feature a variety of diverse sounds and styles. \u00a0From drum shells made of solid wood to drums made of\u00a0acrylic PET (Polyethylene terephthalate), the Ludwig high end drum kits offer resonances and finishes that professional drummers demand.<\/p>\n
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Centennial Series<\/h3>\nThe Ludwig Centennial Series of drums feature 6ply North American Maple shells on the toms and 8ply on the bass and snare drums. \u00a0The Centennial drum sets are available in 3 pre-configured setups. \u00a0Additional component drums are also available to add to the\u00a0existing\u00a0drum sets. \u00a0The Centennial sets are offered in six custom sparkle or natural lacquer finishes and can be picked up brand new for between $1,300 and $2,300 depending on the setup and number of additional drums added.<\/p>\n
The Ludwig Epic Series comes in 6 finishes and is made of shells that are 2-ply Birch inner, 2-ply Maple core and 2-ply Birch outer. \u00a0Available in 5-pc, 6-pc and 10-pc double bass configurations, the Epic series is designed for power sound and high-volume situations. \u00a0The 5pc and 6pc shell kit variations can be purchased for between $800 and $1000 dollars with the 10 pc kit for\u00a0approximately\u00a0double that.<\/p>\n
The Ludwig Element Series is made of 100% Marbled Birch shells and comes in two different six piece configurations. \u00a0 These are dubbed the Power and Fusion configurations and vary on snare and tom-tom sizes while the bass and floor toms remain the same. \u00a0The Element Series drum kit is available in Charcoal Fade, Deep Blue, Deep Red and Deep Brown finishes. \u00a0Element kits can be picked up new for between $600 and $750.<\/p>\n
The Accent and Accent CS Series are Ludwig\u2019s low end drum kits designed for the beginning drummer. \u00a0These are available in two 5 piece configurations dubbed the Power and Jazz setups. \u00a0Accent drums are made of 6-ply select hardwood with metallic PVC outers and are available in 4 finishes. \u00a0Priced around $500 brand new.<\/p>\n
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Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum: Model \u2013 LB416 5\u00d714\u2033<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Ludwig has historically been known for its innovations in drum pedals.\u00a0 Today Ludwig Drum Company offers several lines of hardware and pedals including 3 different lines sub-branded as Atlas Hardware.<\/p>\n The Ludwig Atlas Hardware series includes three different lines of varying durability along with accessories to accompany each line. \u00a0The 3 hardware lines include the Atlas Pro for the touring\u00a0professional, the Atlas Classic for the metropolitan professional and the Atlas Standard for the gigging professional.<\/p>\n On top of the Atlas lines of hardware, Ludwig also manufactures many popular hardware pieces and bass drum pedals including the\u00a0legendary\u00a0Speed King single pedal.<\/p>\n On top of the drum sets, snares and hardware, Ludwig also\u00a0manufactures drums for concert and marching percussion. \u00a0This includes, concert toms, various lines of timpani, concert bass drums, marching snare drums.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ludwig Drum Company is top drum manufacturer that specializes in high quality drum shells and snares. \u00a0While they produce a few drum sets for beginners, such as the Accent, Accent CS and Element, the majority of Ludwig\u2019s kits are high end drums. \u00a0This is part of the reason why they have attracted top drummers as endorsers such as Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick, Jeremiah Green of Modest Mouse and Alan White of Yes. \u00a0While Ludwig drums have a legacy and are popular with\u00a0collectors, they are still relevant and superior drums for use in all genres today.<\/p>\nLudwig Hardware<\/h2>\n
Ludwig Atlas Hardware<\/h3>\n
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Other Ludwig Hardware<\/h3>\n
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Ludwig Concert & Marching Percussion<\/h3>\n
Ludwig Drums Review<\/h2>\n