Ludwig Classic Maple kit
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Ludwig Classic Maple kit at a glance
Street price, new: UK: £3,000–£4,500 US: $3,500–$5,500 EU: €3,300–€5,000
- Shell
- 7-ply North American maple, 6 mm; 8-ply kick
- Bearing edge
- Rounded 45° with an inner cut
- Hoops
- 2.3 mm triple-flanged
- Lugs
- Classic Imperial
- Tom mounts
- Elite suspension mounts
- Finishes
- Lacquer and wrap, with many vintage-style wraps
- Made in
- Monroe, North Carolina
Specs as published by the maker at the time of writing; prices move, and the shop links are the live part.
Who plays the Ludwig Classic Maple kit?
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