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Legacy Maple
Legacy Maple

The Sound That Defines Legends

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Legacy Maple

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Legacy Maple Series

As Ludwig's flagship professional drum line, Legacy Maple is a decidedly modern twist on our vintage shell formula. This is shell design came to prominence in 1968 marking the second generation of the iconic Ludwig 3-Ply shell formula. It was a short-lived design lasting only until 1976 but captured on some of music's most iconic performances. This would influence a massive cult following in the years to that followed, prompting its return to the forefront of Ludwig's professional line of drums. A cult-classic sound that offers a bright presence, full-body low-end, and exceptional focus.

Select from a range of popular Standard Outfits or custom tailor your kit through The Ludwig Outfitter. Hand-crafted at Ludwig USA in Monroe, NC.


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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
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
Classic Olive Pearl Finish Sample.jpg
Classic Olive Pearl - 87
Aged Onyx - AO_High Res_3856 - Copy.jpg
Aged Onyx - AO
Yellow Glitter - T9_High Res_3882.jpg
Yellow Glitter - T9
Green Sparkle - 54_High Res_3850 - Copy.jpg
Green Sparkle - 54
Gold Sparkle - 33_High Res_3844 - Copy.jpg
Gold Sparkle - 33
Red Sparkle - 27_High Res_3839 - Copy.jpg
Red Sparkle - 27
Digital Black Sparkle.jpg
DIGITAL BLACK SPARKLE - A5
Silver Sparkle - OS_High Res_3873.jpg
Silver Sparkle - OS
Black Sparkle - 0R_High Res_3872.jpg
Black Sparkle - 0R
Blue Sparkle - 32_High Res_3843 - Copy.jpg
Blue Sparkle - 32
Vintage Black Oyster - 1Q_High Res_3837.jpg
Vintage Black Oyster - 1Q
Vintage Blue Oyster - 2Q_High Res_3842.jpg
Vintage Blue Oyster - 2Q
Citrus Mod_Finish_Sample_A3.jpg
CITRUS MOD - A3
Mod Orange Finish Sample.jpg
Mod Orange - 51
Blue Olive Oyster Finish Sample.jpg
Blue Olive Oyster - 2P
Olive Oyster Finish Sample.jpg
Olive Oyster - 86
Black Cortex Finish Sample.jpg
Black Cortex - 0G
White Cortex Finish Sample.jpg
White Cortex - 0F
HB Ludwig Heritage Blue_High Res_4702 copy.jpg
HERITAGE BLUE - HB
HG Ludwig Heritage Green_High Res_4703 copy.jpg
HERITAGE GREEN - HG
Diablo Red Finish Sample.jpg
Diablo Red - DR
Vintage Bronze Mist.jpg
Vintage Bronze Mist - VB
Golden Slumber Burst - RN_Office_3876.jpg
GOLDEN SLUMBERS - RN
Cherry Stain - 0L_Office_3868.jpg
CHERRY STAIN - 0L
Sable - 0T_Office_3874.jpg
SABLE BLACK - 0T
Mahogany Stain - 0M_Office_3869.jpg
MAHOGANY STAIN - 0M
Charcoal Shadow - 0Y_Office_3875.jpg
CHARCOAL SHADOW - 0Y
Burnt Natural Finish Sample.jpg
Burnt Natural - BN
Cherry Satin - SL_Office_3877.jpg
CHERRY SATIN - SL
Mahogany Satin - SM_Office_3878.jpg
MAHOGANY SATIN - SM
Natural Maple - SN_Office_3879.jpg
NATURAL MAPLE SATIN - SN
Birdseye Maple (Inside_Out) - Z6_High Res_3889.jpg
Birdseye Maple - Z6
Fumed Eucalyptus (Inside_Out) - Z5_High Res_3887.jpg
Fumed Eucalyptus - FE
African Bubinga - 53_High Res_3849.jpg
African Bubinga - 53
Gallery
exotic.jpg
Ludwig Legacy Maple Exotic kit finished Limba Natural Mahogany Burst
LLC5205LXNS_G_High Res_2404.jpg
vintage-black-oyster.jpg
Ludwig Legacy Maple LCG kit finished Vintage Black Oyster
Component Specs

Bass Drums

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

Diameter

Depth

Model

14" 12" LLF324
14" LLF344
15" 13" LLF335
14" LLF345
16" 14" LLF346
16" LLF366
18" 16" LLF368

Snare Drums

Diameter

Depth

Model

14" 5" LLS301
6.5" LLS303
13" 6" LLS357
12" 6" LLS355

Toms

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

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