Ludwig 20/12/14/5x14" Classic Maple Downbeat Drum Set w/ Rail - Exclusive Fire Burst Pearl

Here is a lightly used store demo set in our exclusive Fire Burst Pearl wrap; 14x20", 8x12", and 14x14" with a matching 5x14" snare drum in a Downbeat configuration! We outfitted this 14x20" bass drum with our reproduction 4-hole Ludwig style rail consolette. A cymbal L-arm and bracket have also been fitted and is included. The 8x12" is outfitted with a direct-to-shell bracket for the rail, and the 14x14" is outfitted with 9.5 classic legs and brackets. Essentially a vintage build-out with modern spurs for extra stability. This set still has its stock heads, lightly used Ludwig-branded Ambassadors excepting the bass drum which has Ludwig-branded Powerstrokes. This set would be $3,775 if ordered new today! Aside from a slight pedal imprint on the batter bass drum hoop, this set is in excellent nearly-new condition.

Steve's Notes: Fire Burst Pearl is our latest collaborative finish with Ludwig; exclusive to Maxwell Drums! I asked Ludwig to create this wrap for me as a nod to the similar wrap Ludwig had in the 1930's. This finish is available in many different Classic Maple configurations, and can be ordered in Legacy maple and mahogany. Contact us to special order one to your exact specifications!

Here is what Ludwig has to say about their Classic Maple series drums:

"Classic Maple's standard 7-ply, 6mm shell is formulated for optimum resonance and tonality. Its center three-ply core panel (laminated in a horizontal/vertical/horizontal grain bond to a 2.4mm thickness,) is inserted between inner and outer two-ply panels through our proprietary RFST molding process. To increase stability through out the drum, all Ludwig USA shells are produced using Radio Frequency Shell Technology. Using a process involving our historic bladder molds that date back to the late 1960's, R.F.S.T.'s unique bonding system -combined with a specialized, time-tested adhesive - cures each shell evenly over the entire surface of the shell. This process is truly a principal ingredient in creating the "Ludwig Sound" in every shell we make. Each drum's bearing edge is cut to a 45-degree angle within 1/16" from the outside edge. This profile is critical for a wide tuning range, and maximum sustain. The edge is hand-sanded to the craftsman's touch to assure a smooth, even, flat surface for easy head seating; the final touch to complete the unmistakable Ludwig Sound."

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