Ludwig Drums
William F. Ludwig, Senior, born 1879 in Germany, emigrated to the United States with his family at the age of eight. As a percussionist, Ludwig began in the manufacturing field by inventing drum pedals in the early 1900s, the first being for a timpani. As Ludwig got more and more into the manufacturing end of the percussion industry, his talents and ambition brought him to owning his own company.
The famous Speed King pedal was created in 1937, and Ludwig moved forward from there, getting into many aspects of Percussion instruments. Although the Ludwig company was aggressive in its promotion and marketing, the biggest break for the company came when Ringo Starr appeared on the famous Ed Sullivan broadcast playing a set of Ludwig Drums. The Ludwig company has never looked back since.
Their high quality and innovative reputation continues to make Ludwig Drums a top choice for drummers. Get your Ludwig drum set from a dealer you can trust. Music123.com has a low price guarantee, along with top service that includes free expert consultation.
Ludwig offers the best in starter kits - The Accent Combo Outfit is the best value name-brand entry-level kit on the market. This 5 piece outfit provides all of the quality Ludwig components, but at an affordable price.
Or how about the vintage Ludwig Vistalite outfit, which has been reintroduced with modern upgrades. Featured is plexiglass see-through shells, Mini Classic lugs, clear drum heads, Vibra bands on toms, inlaid bass drum hoops and trademark 70's blue-green badges.
Music123.com has a great selection of Ludwig Drum Sets, along with a full range of individual Ludwig components, drums and cymbals.
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