Ludwigs Flagship Series of Professional Drum Sets Ludwig reigns as one of the most historic American drum companies, and the Legacy Maple series constitutes the company’s quintessential line of professional drums. Legacy Maple shells feature Ludwigs treasured 3-ply shell formula: one inner and one outer ply of super-thin maple that house a slightly thicker center ply of poplar. The rich, deep, and musical sound of this 3-ply shell formula, coupled with unique bearing edges, is a big reason why Ludwig Legacy Maple kits became such coveted drums of the 60s and 70s, and why they continue to be desirable even today. Ludwigs contemporary Legacy Maple kits feature this same 3-ply shell/bearing edge configuration, plus some other classic Ludwig touches such as vintage lugs and Keystone badges that have only seen their sound and build qualities improved thanks to modern manufacturing techniques. The best of old and new come together in